Columbus Crew appoint Henrik Rydstrom as new head coach
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew fulfilled their New Year’s resolution by appointing Henrik Rydstrom as their ninth head coach in franchise history. Rydstrom was recently the coach of Malmö FF in the Allsvenskan, Sweden’s top-flight league. Rydtrom joins the Crew with 10+ years of coaching and 24 years of professional playing. Rydstrom led Malmö FF to the Allsvenskan championship, finishing with a 20-6-4 record in 2023. … Continue reading Columbus Crew appoint Henrik Rydstrom as new head coach
Wilfried Nancy departs Columbus to Celtic FC as new manager
The Columbus Crew announced Wednesday that Wilfried Nancy is joining Celtic FC as its new manager, with assistant coaches Kwame Ampadu,Jules Gueguen, and video performance coach Maxime Chalier also moving to Glasgow. “Wilfried helped our Club accomplish so much over the past three seasons, and we’ll forever be grateful for his passion and efforts to advance the Crew and Major League Soccer. He led us … Continue reading Wilfried Nancy departs Columbus to Celtic FC as new manager
Wilfried Nancy: The Man Who Made Columbus Believe Again
There will never be another manager like Wilfried Nancy. Throughout the history of MLS and the Columbus Crew, it is hard to argue that one man has had as much of an impact on a team as Nancy has on the Black & Gold. The numbers speak for itself – 71 wins, 32 draws, just 31 losses and 282 goals – but the Frenchman’s impact … Continue reading Wilfried Nancy: The Man Who Made Columbus Believe Again
MLS announces the Columbus Crew’s 2026 schedule
With Major League Soccer entering a World Cup year — on that will be hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada — and a broadcast landscape shifting toward Apple TV access for all subscribers, the Columbus Crew now know the team’s 34-match path that awaits in 2026. The Black & Gold open their 31st campaign with a challenging two-match Western Conference road swing before … Continue reading MLS announces the Columbus Crew’s 2026 schedule
If Wilfried Nancy Leaves, Columbus Crew’s Golden Era Could End Overnight
Wilfried Nancy is the talk of the town amongst everyone, as the Frenchman is linked to the head coaching vacancy at Celtic FC of the Scottish Premier League. If Nancy were to take the job, it would not only be a massive loss for the Columbus Crew and Major League Soccer (MLS) but also represent a massive shift in the identity and progress of one … Continue reading If Wilfried Nancy Leaves, Columbus Crew’s Golden Era Could End Overnight
MLS to Synchronize With Europe’s Top Leagues in Major 2027 Change
The 2025 Major League Soccer season isn’t over yet, but the league’s future has already undergone a major shift. On Thursday afternoon, MLS announced a sweeping overhaul to its competition calendar following a vote by team owners. Beginning in 2027, the league will transition to a new schedule that starts in mid-July and runs through the following May. This marks a seismic change for MLS, … Continue reading MLS to Synchronize With Europe’s Top Leagues in Major 2027 Change
Columbus Crew fall 2-1, ending 2025 MLS campaign
CINCINNATI – The Columbus Crew paid a third visit to TQL Stadium in 2025, this time in a decisive do-or-die matchup to complete their Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoff Round 1 series against in-state rivals FC Cincinnati. Physicality took center stage at the start of the match, with both teams looking to send a message to each other. Darlington Nagbe was the victim of being undercut … Continue reading Columbus Crew fall 2-1, ending 2025 MLS campaign
GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati (Round 1 Game 2)
Stayin Alive: Columbus Crew crushes FC Cincinnati in 4-0 rout, forces Game 3
Desperate times call for desperate measures, but in the Black & Gold’s must-win playoff fixture, the only side in despair was FC Cincinnati. The Columbus Crew won out as 4-0 victors over FC Cincinnati on Sunday night in Round One, Game 2 of their best-of-three series. Goals from Max Arfsten, Dylan Chambost, Andres Herrera, and Jacen Russell-Rowe inspired the Black & Gold’s triumph, emboldened by … Continue reading Stayin Alive: Columbus Crew crushes FC Cincinnati in 4-0 rout, forces Game 3
Massive Scouting Report: Hell is Real Game Two
After a disappointing loss in game one, the Columbus Crew needs to win at home on Sunday to keep their season alive. It’s do-or-die time in Columbus for the 2025 campaign, and while Crew fans will take any sort of victory, whether it’s in regulation time or penalty kicks, the Crew need to try to avoid a coin flip penalty shootout. Looking to put in … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Hell is Real Game Two
Columbus Crew falter, FC Cincinnati take Game 1 in 1-0 win
The Columbus Crew began their 2025 MLS Cup Playoff campaign just 110 miles south in the 513 of Cincinnati, in the second-ever playoff edition of the Hell Is Real Derby, this time in the first round. The night belonged to the Orange and Blue, leaving Columbus stunned in silence. There was promise and mettle from Columbus, but it was Kevin Denkey who got the curtain … Continue reading Columbus Crew falter, FC Cincinnati take Game 1 in 1-0 win
Massive Scouting Report: Hell is Real in the Playoffs
Hell is here! The Black & Gold head down I-71 for another heated postseason clash with their fiercest rivals. Crew fans will remember well the last playoff meeting between these two sides — a comeback for the ages that propelled Columbus to its third MLS Cup. This year’s edition brings a new twist: a best-of-three series between the rivals, with both teams entering the postseason … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Hell is Real in the Playoffs
GALLERY: Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls
Columbus Crew take down New York Red Bulls in 3-1 victory, book Round One playoff match vs FC Cincinnati
Prior to Saturday night’s fixture, the Black & Gold had already booked their ticket to the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. But with Orlando City and Chicago Fire placed above them in the Eastern Conference standings, they looked all but set to finish in 8th or 9th place and enter the Wild Card fixture — that is, unless they were to pull off a win and … Continue reading Columbus Crew take down New York Red Bulls in 3-1 victory, book Round One playoff match vs FC Cincinnati
Darlington Nagbe set to retire following 2025 MLS Season
The Columbus Crew is set to bid farewell to MLS legend Darlington Nagbe following the 2025 MLS season, as was reported by Tom Bogert on X Monday evening. Nagbe, 35, is a four-time MLS Cup winner with three teams (Portland 2015, Atlanta United 2018, Columbus 2020, 2023). Collegiate Career A native of Lakewood, Ohio, Nagbe attended the University of Akron, where he was coached by … Continue reading Darlington Nagbe set to retire following 2025 MLS Season
