The Cup

The 2008 Columbus Crew was a legendary team. But, that team was immediately and undeniably changed just days after the historic victory in MLS Cup. The Victory celebrations and tough emotions that followed are laid bare in the final chapter of the 2008 season. Hosted by J.D. Smith, and featuring Duncan Oughton, Gino Padula, Danny O'Rourke, Mark McCullers, Steve Sirk, Shawn Mitchell, Neil Sika, and Dave Stephany.

Episodes

The Cup: Episode 6 All Good Things February 26, 2019

February 26, 2019

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The Cup: Episode 5 Hollywood Ending February 19, 2019

February 19, 2019

The Columbus Crew made it to MLS Cup. Hear the story of how the Crew hoisted their first MLS Cup, as told by those who were there. Hosted by J.D. Smith, and featuring Frankie Hejduk, Duncan Oughton, Gino Padula, Danny O'Rourke, Steve Sirk, and John Clem.

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The Cup: Episode 4 Treason February 12, 2019

February 12, 2019

Brian McBride came back to Columbus, but he was wearing the wrong uniform. The 2008 Eastern Conference Finals was a monumental victory for the Black and Gold as they vanquished an old foe with familiar faces on their way to the club's first ever MLS Cup appearance. Hosted by J.D. Smith, and featuring Frankie Hejduk, Duncan Oughton, Gino Padula, Danny O'Rourke, Shawn Mitchell, Neil Sika, and Steve Sirk

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The Cup: Episode 3 A New Voice February 5, 2019

February 5, 2019

One of the most recognizable supporters groups in MLS got their start in 2008. Hear how the Nordecke was formed, and the challenges it faced, during that very first year of existence. Hosted by J.D. Smith, and featuring Duncan Oughton, Frankie Hejduk, Danny O'Rourke, Gino Padula, Mark McCullers, Steve Sirk, Patrick Guldan, Dave Stephany, John Clem, and Grant Thurmond.

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The Cup: Episode 2 Guille and the Rocket January 29, 2019

January 29, 2019

Columbus was putting together a solid team capable of winning, but they needed a legend to put them over the top. Hear the story of how the Crew acquired one of the biggest soccer stars in Argentina, and how the 2008 season started off with a bang. Hosted by J.D. Smith, and featuring Duncan Oughton, Gino Padula, Danny O'Rourke, Mark McCullers, Dave Stephany, Steve Sirk, and Patrick Guldan.

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The Cup: Episode 1 Massive Rebuild January 22, 2019

January 22, 2019

Follow the story of how the 2008 team came together, from the heights of winning the Supporter's Shield in 2004, to crashing out of the playoffs that same year, and the rebuild that followed.Hosted by J.D. Smith, and featuring Duncan Oughton, Mark McCullers, Steve Sirk and Patrick Guldan.

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The Cup: The Story of the 2008 Columbus Crew January 3, 2019

January 3, 2019

In a six-part series, we explore the the Columbus Crew team that won MLS Cup in 2008. To do it, they had to completely rebuild the roster. They had to find a new coach. And they even had to convince one of South America's brightest stars to leave the biggest club on the continent. Hosted by J.D. Smith. Releasing January 2019.

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