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Crew's Cup Lounge

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Disney's Yacht Club Resort

American Cuisine

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Race into port for a refreshing beverage at this cozy outpost nestled next to the Yachtsman Steakhouse. Unwind with a pint, a glass of wine or a cool cocktail or from a selection of tasty menu items (hours vary).

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Crew’s Cup Lounge Overview | Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Dining

Located next to the Yachtsman Steakhouse, this cozy lounge offers a delightful nautical retreat for guests seeking a quieter, more intimate dining experience.

Dining Overview

Crew’s Cup Lounge encapsulates the essence of a New England-style yacht club. The moment you step inside, you will be greeted by a charming ambiance reminiscent of a vintage boating club, complete with nautical decor, warm wood finishes, and brass accents. The dimmed lighting and comfortable seating create an inviting atmosphere for guests to unwind after a day of adventure at the parks.

The real star of the show at Crew’s Cup Lounge is the food. While it may be labeled as a lounge, the menu goes beyond traditional bar fare.

Guests can start their culinary journey with appetizers like the Truffle Fries or Lobster Bisque. For the main course, options range from a hearty 14-oz Roasted Prime Rib to a lighter Steakhouse Wedge Salad.

In terms of beverages, the lounge boasts an extensive list of wines, beers, and specialty cocktails. After-dinner flights are available for both Bourbon or Scotch, offering a taste of 3 different brands each.

Crew’s Cup Lounge combines the sophistication and elegance of a high-end yacht club with the laid-back comfort of a lounge. Its diverse menu, inviting atmosphere, and impeccable service make it a must-visit spot for any Disney vacation!

Dinner Menu

Lounge favorites (available 5:00pm – 9:30pm), yachtsman signature bread, caesar salad, steakhouse wedge salad, jumbo shrimp cocktail, lobster bisque, truffle fries, 14-oz roasted prime rib, kids’ specialty drink, specialty character drink, orange blossom pilsner – orlando, fl, funky buddha floridian hefeweizen – oakland park, fl, cigar city brewing jai alai india pale ale – tampa, fl, specialty cocktails, golden haze margarita, scotches (single malt), glenkinchie, lowlands 12 yr, the macallan, speyside 12 yr, the macallan, speyside 18 yr, the macallan, speyside 25 yr, glenmorangie highland 10 yr, oban west highland 10 yr, lagavulin islay 16 yr, johnnie walker black label, johnnie walker blue label, rémy martin vsop, rémy martin louis xiii, coffee drinks, irish coffee, starboard coffee, jamaican coffee, keoke coffee, pressed pot coffee, payoff martini, cold brew martini, after-dinner flights, bourbon flight, scotch flight.

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Crew's Cup Lounge

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Lounge Favorites (Available 5:00pm - 9:30pm)

Yachtsman signature bread, caesar salad, steakhouse wedge salad, jumbo shrimp cocktail, lobster bisque, truffle fries, kids' specialty drink, specialty character drink, orange blossom pilsner – orlando, fl, funky buddha floridian hefeweizen – oakland park, fl, cigar city brewing jai alai india pale ale – tampa, fl, specialty cocktails, sunset margarita, scotches (single malt), glenkinchie, lowlands 12 yr, the macallan, speyside 12 yr, the macallan, speyside 18 yr, the macallan, speyside 25 yr, glenmorangie highland 10 yr, oban west highland 10 yr, lagavulin islay 16 yr, johnnie walker black label, johnnie walker blue label, rémy martin vsop, rémy martin louis xiii, coffee drinks, irish coffee, starboard coffee, jamaican coffee, keoke coffee, pressed pot coffee, payoff martini, cold brew martini, after-dinner flights, bourbon flight, scotch flight.

About our allergy-friendly menu items: Guests may consult with a chef or special diets trained Cast Member before placing an order. We use reasonable efforts in our sourcing, preparation and handling procedures to avoid the introduction of the named allergens into allergy-friendly menu choices. While we take steps to prevent cross-contact, we do not have separate allergy-friendly kitchens and are unable to guarantee that a menu item is completely free of allergens. Allergy-friendly offerings are reliant on supplier ingredient labels. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of each food item. Allergen advisory statements (e.g., "may contain") are not regulated and therefore not taken into consideration when developing allergy-friendly meals. It is ultimately our Guests' discretion to make an informed choice based upon their individual dietary needs.

Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice.

* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Our plant-based menu items are made without animal meat, dairy, eggs and honey.

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Lounge Favorites (Available 5:00pm - 9:30pm)

Yachtsman signature bread, caesar salad, steakhouse wedge salad, jumbo shrimp cocktail, lobster bisque, truffle fries, kids' specialty drink, specialty character drink, orange blossom pilsner – orlando, fl, funky buddha floridian hefeweizen – oakland park, fl, cigar city brewing jai alai india pale ale – tampa, fl, specialty cocktails, sunset margarita, scotches (single malt), glenkinchie, lowlands 12 yr, the macallan, speyside 12 yr, the macallan, speyside 18 yr, the macallan, speyside 25 yr, glenmorangie highland 10 yr, oban west highland 10 yr, lagavulin islay 16 yr, johnnie walker black label, johnnie walker blue label, rémy martin vsop, rémy martin louis xiii, coffee drinks, irish coffee, starboard coffee, jamaican coffee, keoke coffee, pressed pot coffee, payoff martini, cold brew martini, after-dinner flights, bourbon flight, scotch flight.

About our allergy-friendly menu items: Guests may consult with a chef or special diets trained Cast Member before placing an order. We use reasonable efforts in our sourcing, preparation and handling procedures to avoid the introduction of the named allergens into allergy-friendly menu choices. While we take steps to prevent cross-contact, we do not have separate allergy-friendly kitchens and are unable to guarantee that a menu item is completely free of allergens. Allergy-friendly offerings are reliant on supplier ingredient labels. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of each food item. Allergen advisory statements (e.g., "may contain") are not regulated and therefore not taken into consideration when developing allergy-friendly meals. It is ultimately our Guests' discretion to make an informed choice based upon their individual dietary needs.

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Review: The Crew’s Cup Lounge at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

By AJ 12 Comments

We are stopping into The Crew’s Cup Lounge for a light bite!

Located in Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, The Crew’s Cup Lounge is a wonderful little spot to take a breather and beat the heat for a bit. In fact, if you’re ever looking for me and I’m not wandering the parks with my camera, I’ll most likely be in a Disney resort lounge somewhere hiding in the blessed coolness.

This spot has a surprisingly awesome menu (dinner’s pretty darn fancy, even), a great staff, and a relaxed atmosphere. I headed in for lunch on a recent trip after arriving from the airport famished!

The Crew’s Cup Lounge is tucked into the hallway between Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts. It’s easy to miss if you aren’t paying attention.

Crew’s Cup Lounge Sign

See what I mean? There’s no flash here, folks. It almost feels like a private club. And that definitely enhances the relaxing atmosphere.

Step inside and you’re surrounded by the same decor you see elsewhere in the resort — lots of light-stained wood everywhere, from floor to ceiling.

You’ll find comfortable seating throughout the fairly small space. The wooden chairs are generous and cushioned, making them perfect for lingering.

More Seating

The bar is tucked into one corner of the room.

Bar Seating

Since there’s no outside light here, surroundings are a bit more dim than they are in lobby area; but it’s by no means dark. You’ll have no trouble reading your menus. 🙂

But while you’re looking up at the lights, check out the brass surround depicting — what else? — rowing. The rowers are sculling along a smooth river, their perfect reflections mirrored in the water below. Don’t you love the detail? Well, we aren’t finished yet!

Lighting and Decor Detail

Check out the racing shell suspended from the ceiling! That big “window” is a view of the Yachtsman Steakhouse meat cutting room; the Crew’s Cup is often a waiting area for those awaiting their table at the restaurant.

A Comfortable Place to Relax

Rain slickers hang from pegs along the wall, adding a little color to the space.

Crew Jackets

Booths along the wall offer a little privacy if it’s cozy conversation you’re after.

Booth Seating

Now that we’ve had the tour, let’s get to the important stuff — the food!

Dishes here tend to cycle in and out, so you may even encounter the same or similar items when you visit.

It was five o’clock somewhere, so I decided to start my meal with a new selection from the standard Disney Cocktail Menu — the Pineapple Caipirinha .

Menu Description — Click to Enlarge

Having tried the Frozen Caipirinha at the Brazil Marketplace during the Epcot Food and Wine Festival , I figured this one would be a hit. And I was right! With a blend of Leblon Cachaça, Agave Nectar, Pineapple, and Lime , this potent drink packs a SERIOUS punch. Like…so serious that I couldn’t finish it. Well poured, Crew’s Cup bartender; well poured!

Pineapple Caipirinha

I decided we couldn’t pass up something salty to complement the tropically sweet drink, and the Hand-Cut Truffle Fries were calling my name! Crew’s Cup and Captain’s Grille both have these awesome fries. Rich and crisp with a fluffy center, they’re a must-try. I get them every time.

House-Cut Truffle Fries

The Fries are served with a Roasted Shallot Mayonnaise . I’m not a big mayo fan (this you know) but the extra flavor punch from the sweet Shallots made this dip an entirely different matter. It was fabulous.

Roasted Shallot Mayonnaise

And hooray for one of my favorites — Buffalo Chicken Nuggets ! Boneless Pieces of Breaded Chicken Breasts are doused in traditional spicy Buffalo Sauce . They’re served with creamy Blue Cheese and Carrot and Celery Sticks . I can’t help but get these every time they’re on the menu somewhere.

Buffalo Chicken Nuggets

I know…not an original, but you just can’t beat Disney Chicken Nuggets — especially when they’re Buffalo style! (Note that Crew’s Cup uses the same kitchen as the Yacht Club room service, so these will be the same bites you’ll get when you call the room service line.)

Buffalo Chicken Nuggets — Up Close

Next, I couldn’t pass up the Lobster Roll . Served with your choice of Vegetable Orzo Salad or Fries , I opted for the latter.

Lobster Roll and Fries

The sandwich was prepared in the traditional manner. Big chunks of tender Lobster Meat were dressed simply with a Mayo-based Dressing , and piled onto a Roll , which had been split, buttered, and grilled . The grilled Lemon Wedge was a nice touch, too.

Currently, the Lobster Roll has been replaced on the menu with New England-style Lobster Sliders . They’re basically smaller versions of the Lobster Roll.

Lobster Roll — Up Close

The sandwich was perfect, and capped off another great experience at Crew’s Cup Lounge.

After all that? Definitely time to head to Beaches and Cream for a No Way Jose, right? ;-D

No Way Jose at Beaches and Cream

With all of the restaurants in Disney World, you might be tempted to pass right by bars and lounges like The Crew’s Cup. But that would be a mistake. If you haven’t taken in snacks and drinks, or even a meal, at Crew’s Cup, I can definitely recommend that you do it. Not only is the food consistently great, but the atmosphere is a great respite from the crazy of the parks — especially during the day. Let’s be honest: it’s getting hard to find places in Disney that aren’t crazy crowded. To be able to walk in, get a table, and enjoy a meal in peace and comfort could be just the thing to revive your tired vacation spirits.

Whether you’re ducking out of Epcot for a quiet respite, you’re meeting friends for drinks, or you’re looking for a great meal on arrival day, check out Crew’s Cup. They haven’t failed me yet!

Is The Crew’s Cup Lounge one of your favorite go-to spots at Disney like it is for me? Let us know your thoughts in comments!

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September 8, 2014 at 6:07 am

Crew Cup Lounge is a family favorite for a quick service meal when we stay at Yacht Club. It’s fabulous.

Although…the last time I was in there, Aaron Rodgers broke his collarbone and nearly derailed the beloved Packer season. So I might have to shy away from there on gameday to avoid a jinx!

September 8, 2014 at 1:14 pm

I’m assuming it’s okay to take children (teens in our case) into the lounge?

September 8, 2014 at 1:48 pm

Looks great, AJ! How have the prices changed since your last visit? I nearly ate there on my last visit for a quick lunch, but ultimately decided my group would prefer Hurricane Hannah’s prices instead. Too bad, as I was looking forward to the lobster roll!

September 8, 2014 at 3:29 pm

Love the Crews Cup – spent a few afternoons & evenings there during our 3 weeks at the Yacht Club last month.

Kids are welcome, Jennifer

September 8, 2014 at 3:34 pm

Curious how the lobster roll here compares to the one offered at the Boardwalk Bakery? The BF wants to make it a point to grab one at the Bakery on our next trip in December…but that was mostly because we weren’t sure where else it was offered. We’ve never eaten at Crew’s Cup so I may suggest this instead. Are the comparable?

September 8, 2014 at 6:58 pm

I’ve never been, but now that I’m getting to know the Beach Club better I’d certainly like to check this place out.

September 8, 2014 at 7:40 pm

We love it here. However I believe they only take the Tables In Wonderland card . Not theD DP.

September 8, 2014 at 9:29 pm

Crew’s Cup is my all time favorite go to spot for a late night drink/snack after I’ve tucked my family into bed after a long day of fun in the parks. The food is awesome, the drink are top notch and Bill is a fantastic, super duper bartender. I stayed @ the Yacht Club for 8 nights this past August and had a ton of fun in this lounge. Bonus – they take Tables In Wonderland, ka-ching! 🙂

September 8, 2014 at 10:18 pm

Beaches and Cream is my go to stop after (really any meal nearby)… Is it true they aren’t accepting any walk ups anymore though? Only reservations? That will certainly make impromptu stops for the best sundaes in DW difficult..

September 9, 2014 at 6:18 am

September 9, 2014 at 10:49 am

Thanks, Carolyn!

September 9, 2014 at 5:54 pm

One of the best resort lounges on property. It’s really a toss up between Territory Lounge at the Wilderness Lodge, The Crews Cup, and California Grill.

And I’m not counting Top of the World until they change their DVC member’s only policy.

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Crew's Cup Lounge

Disney's Yacht Club Resort at Walt Disney World

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American, Bar/Lounge, Quick Service

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Sourdough, Onion Pull-apart Rolls, Roasted Garlic, Butter

Shaved Parmesan, Croutons

Candied Bacon, Farmhouse Egg, Radish, Smokey Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Poached Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce

Lobster Biscuit, Crème Fraîche, Espelette Oil

Hand-cut Fries, Black Garlic Aïoli, Herbed Parmesan

Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade with flavors of Cotton Candy served in a souvenir Character Cup

Teremana Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Hella Cocktail Co. Smoked Chili Bitters, Lime, and Agave

1/2-oz 90.50 | 1-oz 175.00 | 1 1/2-oz 250.00 | 2-oz 300.00

Jameson Irish Whiskey

Tia Maria Liqueur, Drambuie Liqueur, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Brandy

Myers's Original Dark Rum, Tia Maria Liqueur

Kahlúa Liqueur, Brandy, Dark Crème de Cacao

Freshly Brewed Joffrey's Coffee Yachtsman Custom Blend

Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur, Stoli Vanil Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Espresso, Strawberry

SelvaRey Chocolate Rum , Tia Maria Liqueur, Joffrey's Coffee Cold Brew

Larceny, Angel's Envy, Woodford Reserve (3/4-oz pour of each selection)

The Macallan 12 yr, Lagavulin 16 yr, The Macallan 18 yr (1/2-oz pour of each selection)

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Crew’s Cup Lounge Menu

Race into this port for a seafaring feast—including crab cakes, clam chowder and lobster rolls at Crew’s Cup Lounge.

Crew’s Cup Lounge is located in Disney’s Yacht Club  Resort.  Find more Walt Disney World dining locations on our  Walt Disney World menus  page.

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Menu Date: 2023

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Yachtsman Signature Bread  – $8.00 Sourdough, Onion Pull-apart Rolls, Roasted Garlic, Butter

Caesar Salad  – $15.00 Marinated White Anchovies, Olive Oil Croutons

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail  – $21.00 Poached Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce

Steakhouse Wedge Salad  – $15.00 Candied Bacon, Farmhouse Egg, Radish, Smokey Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Lobster Bisque  – $17.00 Drop Biscuits, Crème Fraîche, Espelette Oil

Truffle Fries  – $9.50 Hand-cut Fries, Black Garlic Aïoli, Herbed Parmesan

14 oz Roasted Prime Rib  – $52.00 Mashed Potatoes, Horseradish Cream, Au Jus

Kids’ Specialty Drink

Specialty Character Drink  – $6.50 Minute Maid® Zero Sugar Lemonade with flavors of Cotton Candy served in a souvenir Character Cup

Orange Blossom Pilsner – Orlando, FL – $9.75

Funky Buddha Floridian Hefeweizen – Oakland Park, FL – $9.75

Cigar City Brewing Jai Alai India Pale Ale – Tampa, FL – $9.75

Coffee Drinks

Irish Coffee  – $13.50 Jameson Irish Whiskey

Starboard Coffee  – $14.50 Tia Maria Liqueur, Drambuie, Grand Marnier and Brandy

Jamaican Coffee  – $13.50 Myers’s Original Dark Rum and Tia Maria

Keoke Coffee  – $13.50 Kahlúa, Brandy and Dark Crème de Cacao

Pressed Pot Coffee  – $9.00 Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee™ Yachtsman Custom Blend

Scotches (Single Malt)

Assorted Scotches – $13.00 – $250.00

Hennessy XO – $40.00

Remy Martin VSOP – $19.00

Remy Martin Louis XIII 1/2 oz 90.00 | 1 oz 175.00 | 1 1/2 oz 250.00 | 2 oz 300.00

After Dinner Flights

Fortified Wine Flight 2-oz Pour of each selection. Broadbent Madeira 10 yr Malmsey | Taylor’s 10 yr Tawny Port | Cockburn’s 20 yr Tawny Port – $25.00

Scotch Flight 1/2-oz Pour of each selection. The Macallan 12 yr | Lagavulin 16 yr | The Macallan 18 yr – $36.00

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The rich and famous are not merely looking for the best place to anchor their yachts; they are also seeking out exclusive memberships in stunning destinations, all offering luxury amenities and, of course, bragging rights. These exclusive yachting clubs with often outrageous initiation fees, provide luxurious clubhouses, and provide accommodations for yachties who want to get their land legs. Most of them provide high-end concierge service to its members as well as Michelin-star quality restaurants and more.

Yacht Clubs have been recognized in the Platinum Clubs of America elections for more than 20 years. According to the Platinum Club, “Recognition in the following categories is important in the selection of Platinum status; Tradition, history, and heritage, a respected membership, excellence in amenities, exceptional service, adapting to changing times, and overall experience.

I spoke with the President of Club Leaders Forum, David V. Smith, about the selection, and he says, “we created an alphabetical selection this time as opposed to by rank because we felt that it was challenging to compare a yacht club in Ireland with a yacht club in Singapore, as amenities, location and facilities do vary quite a lot. The yachting and boating world is a different and unique culture, typically a little more relaxed and not as formal as country clubs and golf clubs. However, many of the world’s finest yacht clubs have wonderful history and traditions, with a great sense of camaraderie among their members. Certain yacht clubs were selected by the Panel not necessarily for their facilities and amenities but in their recognition of hosting world class sailing regattas and events.”  

Here are the top 50 most exclusive yacht clubs worldwide being awarded the ultimate Platinum Status for 2021.

Annapolis Yacht Club

Surrounding the Spa Creek Bridge in Annapolis, the Club boasts over 75 wet slips and dry dockage. The club began in 1886 as an informal canoe club, and today has 1600 regular members active in social, racing, and cruising programs.

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Beach Point Club is a member-owned, family-oriented private club. The elegant and spacious clubhouse was built in the 1890s by an industrialist as a private home. In 1925 the property was purchased by the founding members with the purpose of establishing a club on the water. The club now has more than 600 members with a full service marina.

Chicago Yacht Club

Founded in 1875, Chicago Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most respected yacht clubs in the world. The Club is home to more than 1,400 members, including a winning America’s Cup skipper, and Olympic medalists.

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Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

Grosse Pointe offers a 261-slip certified Clean Marina, state-of-the-art Marine Activity Center, newly renovated Bowling Recreation Center and Family Recreation Center, new Fitness Center, and Olympic-sized pool. The 75,000-square-foot Clubhouse features Italian Renaissance architecture and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2015. Initiation fees can go as high as $12,500 with $650 monthly dues

Larchmont Yacht Club

Located in Westchester County, New York, the Club has been in existence since 1880 when it was purchased by Benjamin A. Carver, a railroad magnate. The original Carver residence was much smaller than the present clubhouse – the east and west wings were added following the purchase. The Junior Clubhouse was the Carver stable: the basement was the cow barn, while the first floor housed the horses.

Lauderdale Yacht Club

Founded in 1938, Lauderdale Yacht Club is invitation only and host to 65 dock slips that wrap around the marina. The club is also home to one of the most elite junior sailing programs in the nation.

Naples Yacht Club

Founded in 1947 and situated on Naples Bay, the Club has the proud distinction of being the city’s first and oldest private club and its marina has 75 concrete floating docks. Membership has grown from three founding yachtsmen to over 530.

Newport Harbor Yacht Club

Established in 1916, the club is located on the Balboa peninsula in Southern California. A newly remodeled clubhouse was also created to replace the original building. Initiation fees range upwards of $20,000

Palm Beach Yacht Club

Palm Bea ch Yacht Club

Founded in 1890, the marina has 45 slips to accommodate boats up to 150 feet. All annual dockage contracts (from $1 per foot per day), include a membership to the prestigious Yacht Club.

Pelican Isle Y acht Club

With 190 wet slips and direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, the club can accommodate vessels up to 55 feet. Equity social membership is by invitation only with an initiation fee as high as $15,000, and annual dues at $5,500.

Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club

Founded in 1959, the club has been part of the Boca Raton landscape for over 50 years with membership by invitation only. The state-of-the-art Marina boasts a TimberTech floating dock system, accommodating vessels up to 130 feet. 

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The Sailfish Club of Florida was built in the early 1900s. It is the oldest continuously operating private club in the town of Palm Beach.

San Diego Yacht Club

In June of 1886 a group of local boating enthusiasts joined together to found what has become this cornerstone yacht club. The racing history of SDYC is as significant as the history of its location. Several members were winning races all over the country in the early to mid-20th century, however, SDYC reached a turning point starting in the 1980s when Dennis Conner won the America’s Cup. In the early 1980s, Dennis Conner won the cup once and then lost it the next time to New York Yacht Club. In 1987, Dennis won again on behalf of San Diego Yacht Club. The America’s Cup was won a third time by SDYC in 1992 by Bill Koch on the yacht,  America .

With 600 wet slips and 100 dry slips, initiation fee is upwards of $24,000 plus $200 monthly dues.

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San Francisco Yacht Club

In the summer of 1869, a group of active, local yachtsmen formed the San Francisco Yacht Club. The oldest yacht club on the Pacific Coast, it’s one of the most elegant and exclusive yacht clubs in the U.S. The harbor consists of 190 berths and 50 dry-storage spaces, as well as a large youth sailing dock. Membership is by sponsor referral only.

Sarasota Yacht Club

Saraso ta Yacht Club

Sarasota Yacht Club was organized in the summer of 1907 and located on the north end of Siesta Key. Facilities include a 110-slip marina, fitness center, heated pool, two indoor bars, a pool bar, multiple meeting rooms, a grand dining room, waterside terrace, and lunch dock. Membership is by invitation only.

Savannah Yacht Club

The Savannah Yacht Club was originally organized on June 14, 1869. The private, members only club is by invitation only with only 1,000 members. Amenities include a figure 8 pool, an Olympic size swimming pool, as well as floating docks.

St. Francis Yacht Club

This club was founded in 1927 when the members of the San Francisco Yacht Club decided to move their clubhouse out of San Francisco to Belvedere, California. The 2,300 member club is considered to be the most prestigious yacht club in the western U.S. and has hosted over 40 regattas on San Francisco Bay. The Mediterranean Revival-style clubhouse is in close proximity to the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoys views from the Bridge to Alcatraz Island and beyond.

Tampa Yacht & Country Club

Founded in 1904 as a place to race sailboats, ride and show horses, the marina now holds 31 covered slips and 50 open slips. Membership is sponsored and by invitation only.

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Playing host to 10 prestigious regattas this year, including the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the Yacht Club Costa Smerelda has been tied to the Italian Sailing Federation since the 1960s. Offering a wellness center and spa, the clubhouse overlooks the Marina and the Italian coast. The club has a panoramic pool terrace, al fresco dining, and a member’s lounge and bar. There are also 24 residential suites, including the popular Presidential suite that opened in 2016.

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The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club has its marina close to the bustling Front Street at the heart of the historic city of Hamilton. It began as a meeting place for British military officers and Bermudian sailing enthusiasts.

Membership in the club extends to over 850 resident and non-resident members. The 130 berth marina has a full-service staff and can accommodate vessels of up to 150 feet in length.

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Royal Cork Yacht Club, the oldest yacht club in the world.

Royal Cork Yacht Club

Sometime in the early 1600s, sailing for private pleasure started to to become popular in the Netherlands. Later that century, during the Cromwellian years, King Charles II of England was in exile in the Netherlands and while there he became aware of this new and exciting pastime. According to Royal Cork Yacht Club, “By 1720, interest in the sport had progressed so much that his great-grandson, the 26 year old William O’Brien, the 9th Lord Inchiquin, and five of his friends got together to formalize their activities and in so doing established ” The Water Club of the Harbour of Cork.”

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Founded by Prince Rainier III in 1953, the Yacht Club De Monaco is a prestigious club that holds a unique position on the international yachting scene with more than 1600 members drawn from 66 nationalities.

The reigning Club President since 1984 has been His Royal Highness, Prince Sovereign Albert II, and a suitably formal dress code for day and evening wear is enforced at all times. Membership is limited and very, very exclusive: prospective candidates must submit an application form to the club committee and be introduced by two sponsors, both of whom must be existing members. The successful applicant will be welcomed with an ice-breaking cocktail party and gala dinner in their honor.

The futuristic clubhouse was redesigned in 2013 and overlooks Port Hercules, it offers up very popular cocktail bar and Mediterranean restaurant.

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The Columbus Crew are a club of firsts. The first team in MLS. The first soccer-specific stadium. The first to have a second soccer-specific stadium. 

You get the point. 

Well, get ready for another massive first for the Crew. 

For the first time in club history, the Black & Gold will be playing in the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals on Wednesday night when they face CF Monterrey at Lower.com Field.  Don’t miss your chance to witness this massive moment  live and in person, as the Crew face Monterrey in the first leg of this two-leg semi. 

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Head coach Wilfried Nancy is all about being present in the moment and appreciating opportunities when they’re presented. With that in mind, Wednesday night’s matchup is what supporters dream about. 

The Crew are the reigning MLS Cup champions, and with two titles within four years, they’re the top dogs in Major League Soccer. They set the standard. 

Monterrey does the same in Mexico. 

Rayados  are the five-time Liga MX champs. They eliminated the Crew from this competition in the 2021 quarterfinals, and in the last two rounds, they’ve pummeled FC Cincinnati – the Supporters’ Shield winners – and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami CF – the reigning Leagues Cup champions. 

But how do they compare with the best club in MLS? Crew supporters will have the privilege of finding out, beginning on Wednesday night. 

Getting Here: Columbus’ path to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals

The Black & Gold have made a little history along the way. 

In addition to being the last MLS team remaining in the 2024 competition, the Crew became the first MLS team in the tournament’s history to eliminate a Liga MX club after hosting and not winning the first leg of the series, as well as the first to win a penalty shootout against a LIGA MX side in Mexico. 

That happened Apr. 9 against Tigres UANL at Estadio Universitario in San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico – another Liga MX heavyweight in one of the continent’s hardest places to play.

But Crew fans have made Lower.com Field a fortress, too. 

Entering Saturday night’s league matchup against the Portland Timbers, the Black & Gold are unbeaten in their last 21 league matches inside the soccer cathedral. In this competition, they’ve already produced positive results against Houston Dynamo and Tigres – so the expectation is that continues thanks to the best fans in MLS. 

The last MLS team standing

It’s only right the last MLS side remaining also won MLS Cup, right?

The Crew are MLS’ lone side, as three Mexican teams fill out the other MLS semifinal places. In addition to Monterrey, CF Pachuca and Club América are competing on the other side of the bracket. The winner of that two-leg playoff will face either the Crew or Rayados. 

Columbus fans should be quite familiar with Club América, who the Black & Gold battered, 4-1, in the 2023 Leagues Cup group stage last season at Lower.com Field. Cucho Hernández scored a brace, while Christian Ramirez and Steven Moreira also provided goals. 

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Back in February, team president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko said the Crew would be using its Concacaf Champions Cup appearance as a chance to showcase Columbus to the world. Of course, he said it’s also a chance to win another trophy and championship. 

Well, the stakes have never been higher for the Black & Gold, who are in the semifinals for the first time in the team’s 29-year history. A massive result in leg one on Wednesday could pay dividends and help the side advance to the Concacaf Champions Cup Final for the first time. 

The Crew have proven their supremacy in MLS, and everyone knows Columbus is the Heart of American soccer. Now, you have a chance to witness history and attend one of the biggest matches in club history – and that’s not said lightly. 

The Black & Gold are on one of the biggest stages in club soccer around the world. It’s only fitting that stage will be right here at Lower.com Field on Wednesday night.  Come watch the show.

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Yachtsman signature bread, caesar salad, steakhouse wedge salad, jumbo shrimp cocktail, lobster bisque, truffle fries, kids' specialty drink, specialty character drink, orange blossom pilsner – orlando, fl, funky buddha floridian hefeweizen – oakland park, fl, cigar city brewing jai alai india pale ale – tampa, fl, specialty cocktails, sunset margarita, scotches (single malt), glenkinchie, lowlands 12 yr, the macallan, speyside 12 yr, the macallan, speyside 18 yr, the macallan, speyside 25 yr, glenmorangie highland 10 yr, oban west highland 10 yr, lagavulin islay 16 yr, johnnie walker black label, johnnie walker blue label, rémy martin vsop, rémy martin louis xiii, coffee drinks, irish coffee, starboard coffee, jamaican coffee, keoke coffee, pressed pot coffee, payoff martini, cold brew martini, after-dinner flights, bourbon flight, scotch flight.

About our allergy-friendly menu items: Guests may consult with a chef or special diets trained Cast Member before placing an order. We use reasonable efforts in our sourcing, preparation and handling procedures to avoid the introduction of the named allergens into allergy-friendly menu choices. While we take steps to prevent cross-contact, we do not have separate allergy-friendly kitchens and are unable to guarantee that a menu item is completely free of allergens. Allergy-friendly offerings are reliant on supplier ingredient labels. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of each food item. Allergen advisory statements (e.g., "may contain") are not regulated and therefore not taken into consideration when developing allergy-friendly meals. It is ultimately our Guests' discretion to make an informed choice based upon their individual dietary needs.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Columbus Crew continues its historic run on the international stage. The club advanced to its first-ever semifinal berth in the Concacaf Champions Cup after a shootout victory over Tigres on the road.

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“Based on the last two games we’ve had, we’ve built confidence to go anywhere and play against anyone and get a result,” Crew defender Malte Amundsen said.

The Crew host LIGA MX’s C.F. Monterrey on Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. in the first leg of the semifinal series.

Monterrey is no stranger to the big stage. The club is a five-time Concacaf Champions League winner. Monterrey is ranked third on the league’s Clausura table, earning only one point in the last three LIGA MX matches.

“I’m not competing against [the] Mexican league," Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy said. "I’m competing to be good and to accept the challenge that we’re going to face. [They] are a good team, but we’re also a good team with lots of humility. We’re going to make mistakes like they’re going to make mistakes. The idea is to be good on the pitch at the right moment.”

The Crew is the only MLS team remaining in Cup play after the NE Revolution and Inter Miami lost in the quarterfinals. The black and gold are on a quest to earn a berth in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which will be played in the United States.

Tickets are still available for Wednesday's semifinal match at Lower.com Field.

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“Today is an important step in the commissioning process for American Magic and B3,” American Magic skipper and president of sailing operations Terry Hutchinson said in a statement. “Our shore crew and engineers have been working methodically over the last 30 days to get us to this moment.”

For the unversed, the AC75s that will compete in the upcoming America’s Cup are the most complex and technologically advanced racing yachts ever built. The highly engineered foilers “fly” across the water at up to 50 knots. Crafted from lightweight carbon fiber, the racers are capable of lift in just 6.5 knots of wind but strong enough to survive an extreme crash in 25 knots.

The B3 will undergo further testing and sea trials in the coming months before her official naming ceremony and inaugural sail. American Magic will then set its sights on the upcoming America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta. The first two preliminary regattas of the AC40s were held in September and November, respectively. (American Magic actually won the September race.) The third and final preliminary regatta, which will take place in Barcelona from August 22 to 25, will see all six AC75s compete for the first time.

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Columbus Crew embrace challenge vs. CF Monterrey in Champions Cup semis

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As the last MLS club left standing in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup , it might seem like the Columbus Crew face serious pressure.

That's not how they're necessarily looking at it, head coach Wilfried Nancy said before Wednesday's CCC semifinal Leg 1 against CF Monterrey at Lower.com Field (8:15 pm ET | FS1, TUDN) – even after Rayados already eliminated FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami CF in the competition.

"This is not a test for my team," Nancy said. "This is an opportunity to get better again and to keep doing what we do against a different style of play. There is no test with my team. The only challenge that they have is to be better than they did before.

"Last year we played [Club América] but at home, and this year we played Tigres but away," Nancy added. "Every time that you do something, you repeat some good habits. So now they are ready to compete. So for me, this is the most important. Club América, Tigres, semifinal, the idea is to go as far as possible and to embrace this challenge."

Battle-tested and ready to fight again. 💪 📺 Watch @ColumbusCrew vs @Rayados in the #ConcaChampions semifinals on Fox at 8:15pm ET. pic.twitter.com/fSYs8i5NRe — Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 24, 2024

The Crew punched their semifinal ticket via a quarterfinal upset of another Liga MX power in Tigres UANL. They completed a historic result along the way, winning in penalty kicks at Estadio Universitario after the series finished in a 2-2 aggregate draw.

The Crew are looking to become just the second MLS club to win the modern version of the continental tournament, with Seattle Sounders FC the first in 2022. Accomplish that and they'd book a spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

"It's a pleasure. Like I said before, we don't have a normal life," Nancy said. "And tomorrow, I told them today and also in the past, I want them to just enjoy these moments. I know that they want to compete, I know that they want to win the game. I know that they want to do well.

"But for me, the most important is to enjoy the situation," Nancy noted. "We’re going to play in front of our fans and it's going to be really important that they're going to push for us. I know that this is not a medals game, but this is a really important game, not for us, but for the culture."

Getting the series off to a positive start in Leg 1 will be key, defender Malte Amundsen said. Columbus and Monterrey meet again on May 1 (Leg 2) at Estadio BBVA with a spot in the June 2 CCC final on the line.

"I think we've shown in the past period now, no matter what happens in the games, we are going to do everything for this club and for these fans and for ourselves ultimately," Amundsen said. "We enjoy the fans, we love rolling into the game seeing all the fans there. Really trying not to take that for granted because the fans are so important for us."

Getting closer to glory! 🏆 🇲🇽 @ClubAmerica 🇺🇸 @ColumbusCrew 🇲🇽 @Tuzos 🇲🇽 @Rayados The semifinals are set! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VxOQ1VDmLm — Concacaf Champions Cup (@TheChampions) April 11, 2024

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Local News | Famed 125-mile Newport to Ensenada race brings legacy, competition and fun on the water

The winds were strong, the weather favorable and the competition on the water was fierce for the iconic Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race.

An estimated 146 boats departed from the start line off the Balboa Pier on Friday, April 26, for the 125-mile jaunt now in its 76th year. About 20 boats were signed up to do a shorter course that ends in San Diego.

Sailboats gather near the Balboa Pier as they prepare to start the 76th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race in Newport Beach, CA, on Friday, April 26, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Sailors aboard the Fifty-One-Fifty waves to people on the Balboa Pier as they prepare to start the 76th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race in Newport Beach, CA, on Friday, April 26, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Sailors aboard the Fast Exit II, left, and Zephyrus head for the start line during the 76th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race in Newport Beach, CA, on Friday, April 26, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

The sailboat La Mer passes the Balboa Pier as sailors prepare to start the 76th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race in Newport Beach, CA, on Friday, April 26, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Gerry Lamothe checks out the sailboats gathering near the Balboa Pier as they prepare to start the 76th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race in Newport Beach, CA, on Friday, April 26, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Sailboats start the 76th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race in Newport Beach, CA, on Friday, April 26, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Sailboats Blond Fury, left, Fifty-One-Fifty, center, and Spin Doctor near the Balboa Pier as they prepare to start the 76th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race in Newport Beach, CA, on Friday, April 26, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

The Blond Fury passes the Balboa Pier as they prepare to start the 76th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race in Newport Beach, CA, on Friday, April 26, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

“It looks like it’s going to be one of those banner years, really good wind for about 95% of the race,” Newport Ocean Sailing Association commodore Philip Herzfeld said ahead of the start, noting winds were predicted in the 15- to 22-mph range. “There will be a lot of boats finishing early this year.”

The Newport to Ensenada race has a rich history in Southern California, starting in the late ’40s, long before many of the nearby harbors existed and just as yacht clubs were forming and the sport of sailing was growing along the coast. The Newport Ocean Sailing Association created the event to promote the sport of ocean racing and the city’s growing harbor.

In the ’80s, the Newport to Ensenada was touted as the world’s largest international race, with more than 600 yachts entering annually. Among the racers were famous celebrities including Humphrey Bogart, Walter Cronkite and Roy Disney.

Participation has dropped in recent years, but this year saw an upward trend in boat participation since before the pandemic, an increase of about 6%, Herzfeld said.

While organizers haven’t had a chance to analyze why the increase, visits to various yacht clubs up and down the coast in recent months drew enthusiasm from not just long-time Newport to Ensenada racers, but newbies wanting to do the famed race for the first time, he said.

While most boats are from California sailing clubs, several entries came from out of state, including two from Oregon and Mexico, another from land-locked Arizona and a racer from Ontario, Canada, who is competing for the eighth time.

“We get boaters from all over,” Herzfeld said.

The race draws a mix of serious sailors who race multi-million-dollar yachts, alongside weekend warriors who sail decades-old boats, with vessels ranging from small 29-footers to massive 85-foot yachts.

Spectators gathered on the Balboa Pier Friday morning with binoculars and cameras ready to capture the stunning sight on the sea as the boats with their bright sails readied to take off toward the border.

“It’s a phenomenal sight to see all these boats, the mix of large and small, the different colored sails and boat designs and shapes,” Herzfeld said. “It’s really a unique sight.”

For the first few hours, boats race near one another, but as they get into the open ocean boat drivers have to strategize, like deciding whether to sail inside or outside of the Coronado Islands, said Herzfeld, who did his first race in 1986.

“I love the fact that every time I do it, it’s completely different and I never know what to expect,” he said. “I always end up meeting great people and having a great time.”

Longtime Long Beach boater Mike Whalen is no stranger to the race, first joining as a young teenager on his father’s boat.

Now 70, he’s raced on boats that vary in size, sailing in several different classes through the years. But one thing, he said, has remained the same: The thrill of racing on the open ocean.

“I really just love the freedom of it, you get out there and you’re doing all the work,” he said. “There’s no motor.

“I’m not a great sailor, but I just love it,” he said. “I love the tactics and all the other things involved in racing. You make really good friends for life, it’s fun.”

This year, Whalen is racing the Ramble On for the second year and expected, like most other years, he and his crew from the Shoreline Yacht Club will end up in the middle of the pack.

Back when Whalen first started, Ensenada was a different place, he said, more rural and not as developed, with just one or two hotels at the finish line.

“I had never gone that far anywhere before, really, especially on a boat,” he said of his younger years. “Even though it’s not that far, it’s another culture.”

Whalen started racing with a few older friends, he said, forming bonds and friendships through the years.

“I think that’s why I do it, I have a lot of friends I get to see who want to sail together,” he said.

Some of those friends have passed on through the years, and at some point during the race each year, the crew will lift glasses to toast to their memories out at sea.

“They are all a part of making you a  better sailor, and making you a better friend,” Whalen said.

The most memorable races are the really windy one, like three years ago, he said. “It was blowing really well, so a lot of times were set.”

For Whalen, it’s not about setting records or finishing first, he said, it’s about the journey.

“We try to sail the best we can, but our average age is 60 to 65, so you have some younger guys who take more chances,” he said. “We’re not really big risk takers. We do everything slow.”

Last year , Rich Festa earned three perpetual trophies in his class – all of which were destroyed in a fire in December at the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey, where they were on display.

“It’s quite heartbreaking,” said Festa, who is racing the 46-foot Groundhog Day. “These trophies, as well as others, had a lot of history. One of them started in 1942, there was a lot of big names on these trophies over the years.”

Festa hopes this year he can earn another trophy, but regardless, racing the Newport to Ensenada is a good time, he said.

If wind predictions held up, many of the boats are expected to hit the finish before midnight, Festa said.

“We’re at the bar having a drink before they close,” Festa said. “This is just a quick jaunt down the coast and we all know we are going to have a good time when we get to Ensenada. There’s so many boats involved in the race, we all run into each other when we get on land, it’s fun to see people and enjoy their company.”

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Where to watch Columbus Crew vs Montreal live stream, TV channel, lineups, prediction for MLS match

MLS Cup champion coach Wilfried Nancy welcomes his former club to his current home in Ohio. 

The Columbus Crew hosts CF Montreal on Saturday night, April 27 at Lower.com Field in downtown Columbus, Ohio. It's the first matchup of the season between these two Eastern Conference foes. 

Nancy and the Crew have been managing the roster while the team continues to play in the CONCACAF Champions Cup in addition to MLS play. The Crew are the final MLS team left in the competition and earlier this week, they beat Monterrey, 2-1, at home in the first leg of the semifinal. 

With the second leg coming up next Wednesday, there's a possibility that Nancy could rest some stars against Montreal. We may see Sean Zawadzki, Taha Habroune, and Derrick Jones all make starts. 

Montreal meanwhile has just 11 points from their first eight MLS matches and has lost three-straight road matches. This could be their chance to turn around their road fortunes and get back into the playoff picture. 

Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal live stream, TV channel

• Date:  Saturday, April 27, 2024
• Time:  7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
• TV channel:   None
• Streaming:   Apple TV

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This MLS match, along with every other game through the entirety of the 2024 regular season and postseason, will be available to stream on MLS Season Pass from Apple TV .

This match has been selected as one of Apple's FREE matches, meaning viewers don't need to have the MLS Season Pass to watch it.

If Columbus Crew vs. CF Montreal is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs offer a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.

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What time is Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal kickoff?

This MLS regular season match kicks off from Lower.com Field on Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. local time in Columbus, Ohio.

Here's how that time translates across all of the time zones in the United States:

Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal  lineups, team news

Coach Wilfried Nancy has almost a full roster available for this match, though striker Christian Ramirez is still out with an injury. With a 2-1 lead over Monterrey ahead of the second leg, we could see players like Aiden Morris, Darlington Nagbe, and Cucho Hernandez getting a rest in this match. Even if he doesn't start, 18-year-old Taha Habroune is one to watch for the future. 

Columbus Crew projected starting lineup (3-4-2-1): Schulte (GK) — Moreira, Cheberko, Amundsen — Farsi, Jones, Zawadski, Sands — Habroune, Yeboah — Russell-Rowe.

Columbus Crew subs (9):  (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)

Despite their struggles this season, Montreal has picked up four points from their last two games, with four goals scored in that span. Without Matias Coccaro and Josef Martinez , Mason Toye stepped up and scored a goal as did Ariel Lassiter , son of former U.S. Men's National Team star Roy Lassiter. 

While Coccaro will be out long term, Martinez could return this week, which is a big boost for Laurent Courtois' squad. 

CF Montreal projected starting lineup (3-4-3): Sirois (GK) — Campbell, Waterman, Sosa — Ruan, Piette, Choiniere, Edwards — Toye, Martinez, Lassiter.

CF Montreal subs (9):  (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)

Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal prediction

This match comes at a tough time for the Crew. With so much focus on Wednesday's second leg in Monterrey, it's one of those trap games where the Crew could lose focus and end up losing at home. However, Nancy's side is unbeaten in 20 matches at home and should have enough talent, even with some rotation, to take care of Montreal. 

Prediction:  Columbus Crew 2-1 CF Montreal

Pursuit of Mundial de Clubes 25™ place heats up for Concacaf trio

Club America, Pachuca and Colombus Crew all hoping to join the list of teams to have qualified for the inaugural tournament in the USA.

Columbus Crew and Mexican duo Club America and Pachuca can still qualify

All three feature in Concacaf Champions Cup semi-final first legs this week

Final Asian and African qualifiers could be decided in coming days

Columbus Crew (USA) and Mexican duo Club America (MEX) and Pachuca (MEX) continue their quests to qualify for the inaugural Mundial de Clubes 25™ (FIFA Club World Cup 2025™) this week as they head into their Concacaf Champions Cup semi-final first legs, while the final qualifiers from Asia and Africa could be decided.

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Monterrey (MEX) make up the final four in this season’s continental competition, but by virtue of being 2021 champions, they have already secured their place at next year’s 32-team tournament in the United States. To join them, the equation for the other three semi-finalists is simple, though far from easy: they have to win the Concacaf Champions Cup this season. Given there is a two clubs per country limit, and that Monterrey and Club Leon (MEX) have already qualified as champions, there is no opportunity for America or Pachuca to qualify via the ranking pathway . The country limit does not apply to continental champions, however, so either of the pair will qualify if they lift the trophy this season, which adds extra spice to Tuesday’s first leg at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

The same goes for Columbus Crew, even if fellow MLS outfit Seattle Sounders (USA) are the only American club already assured of their place. The Crew’s difficulty comes in that they cannot make up the points gap in the ranking pathway to another MLS side, Philadelphia Union (USA), who are the highest-ranked non-Mexican team. With only four places available to Concacaf teams, the Crew need to get past Monterrey and lift the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup. For the Union to qualify, they need Monterrey, who travel to Columbus for Wednesday’s first leg, to knock the Crew out and then go on to win a sixth continental crown. That will open a FIFA Club World Cup 2025 qualifying place via the ranking pathway which only the Union can claim.

Al Ain (UAE) have put themselves in a strong position to progress to the AFC Champions League final and kept their hopes of reaching the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on the boil with a 4-2 semi-final first-leg win over Al Hilal (KSA). The duo meet again in Riyadh for the second leg on Tuesday with Al Ain knowing they need to go through and then win the continental title for only the second time in their club’s history to qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

As 2021 Asian champions, Al Hilal already have their ticket for the USA. If they win a fifth title this year, they would open up a second qualifying spot from the ranking pathway: Jeonbuk Motors (KOR) would be the happy beneficiaries. Now ahead of Jeonbuk Motors in the ranking are the team that knocked them out of this season’s AFC Champions League in the quarter-finals, fellow Korean outfit Ulsan HD (KOR). They go into Wednesday’s semi-final second leg against Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) 1-0 up on aggregate. That triumph guaranteed them a place via the ranking pathway at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 whatever happens in the rest of the competition. Yokohama can still join them at the tournament, but need to become Asian champions for the first time in the club’s history to do so. If Yokohama and Al Ain reach the final, Jeonbuk would be eliminated, as either of the finalists would take the final FIFA Club World Cup 2025 qualifying place by winning the competition. Should Ulsan and Al Hilal be the final line-up, as they already have their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 places secured, Jeonbuk would be through too.

ES Tunis (TUN) have closed the gap on CAF Champions League semi-final opponents Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) to five points in the ranking pathway after a 1-0 win at home to the South Africans in Saturday’s first leg. Should the Tunisians win Friday’s second leg too, they would overtake Mamelodi and secure the one guaranteed spot available to an African team at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 via the rankings.

Both teams will qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 regardless of the result of the second leg if Al Ahly SC (EGY), who have already qualified as the current African champions, eliminate TP Mazembe (COD) in the other semi-final. That would open two qualifying places via the ranking pathway. The pair head into Friday’s second leg all square after Saturday’s first leg in Lubumbashi ended goalless. TP Mazembe need to win the competition to qualify and deny the loser of the ES Tunis - Mamelodi Sundowns tie a place in the USA next year.