Arch City Athletics Podcast — Episode 5
🎙️ What’s Going On With Me
Quick check-in before we get into it—what I’ve been up to, what’s been on my mind, and why this episode took the shape it did.
⚽ NWSL to Columbus
We’re back on this again—because things are actually moving.
Picking up where we left off last episode
New details on the bid, stadium plan, and the whole ticket tax situation
I address some of the Twitter criticism of my takes (some fair, some…not so much)
There’s a rally at City Hall on Monday—this is starting to feel real
⚽ Columbus Crew
The Black & Gold finally get one in the win column—and they did it the right way.
3–1 win on the road over Atlanta United FC
Abou Ali bags a brace, Max Arfsten adds another, coming off international duty
A performance that felt a lot more like the Crew we expect
They’re back home Sunday against Orlando City SC—and notably, no Antoine Griezmann in the squad.
🏒 Columbus Blue Jackets
This one felt familiar—and not in a good way.
2–1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets
Score on the first shot of the game…then just kind of fade out
Pattern right now: great starts, no legs late
Next up: a road trip to face the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.
🏈 Columbus Aviators
First real look at them on TV.
Early impressions
Honestly, just cool to have spring football in Columbus
Credit to the United Football League for giving this a shot
I’ll be in the building for the second home game—looking forward to seeing what it feels like live.
🏐 Columbus Fury
A little bit of everything this week.
Loss to San Diego Mojo
Then turn around and pull off a reverse sweep against Grand Rapids Rise
Still figuring out exactly what this team is—but flashes are there.
⚾ Columbus Clippers
Quietly putting together a solid start.
Take the series 3–2 against a Cubs affiliate
Sitting 4th in the International League right now
Travis Bazzana is the real deal—walk-off hit last week
They hit the road for five against the Worcester Red Sox.
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