The buzz surrounding the league’s return is electrifying as the kickoff for the highly anticipated 2024 MLS season looms. Yet, uncertainty crackles through the air with talks of potential replacement referees taking center stage. First reported by Tom Bogert and Pablo Maurer of The Athletic, the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) and the union Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) were in talks about a new CBA … Continue reading MLS to begin 2024 season with replacement referees

The Columbus Crew has embodied what having a successful player pathway to the professional ranks looks like. The Black & Gold have enjoyed success across multiple levels of the club in recent years. The Crew Academy recently finished third in the UPSL National Finals. Columbus Crew 2 of MLS Next Pro enjoyed back-to-back appearances in the cup final and everyone in Central Ohio is still … Continue reading Columbus Crew is a prime example of a strong player pathway

Columbus Crew 2 head coach Laurent Courtois is set to join MLS side CF Montreal as the club’s next head coach. This was first reported by Tom Bogert of The Athletic and confirmed by Massive Report. Courtois, who joined the Black & Gold organization as the first-ever Crew 2 head coach in 2022, helped guide Columbus’ reserve side to the inaugural MLS NEXT Pro Cup … Continue reading Crew 2’s Laurent Courtois to join CF Montreal as head coach

The Columbus Crew announced Tuesday morning that the club has re-signed defender Rudy Camacho. The centerback joined the Black & Gold midway through the year, helping anchor the backline en route to their third MLS Cup in franchise history. Joining in the summer, Camacho has played every minute of the club’s playoff run. Camacho appeared in eight of his 11 regular season matches, before recording … Continue reading The Crew re-signs defender Rudy Camacho through 2025 season

The Columbus Crew announced Tuesday morning that the club has re-signed defender Steven Moreira through the 2025 season, with a club option for 2026. Moreira just completed his second full season with the Black & Gold, forming a key piece in Columbus winning the 2023 MLS Cup. Since joining the Crew, Moreira has recorded 82 appearances in all competitions, tallying two goals and 15 assists. … Continue reading The Crew re-signs Steven Moreira through 2025 with option year

Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez was one of the best players in Major League Soccer in 2023, striking fear into opposing defenses with his ability to score and set up teammates. He was rewarded for his performances on Tuesday when Hernandez was named to the 2023 MLS Best XI, recognizing the league’s top players, determined by MLS media, clubs and players. After arriving in Columbus … Continue reading The Crew’s Cucho Hernandez named to 2023 MLS Best XI

After winning the best-of-three series against Atlanta United in round one of the 2023 MLS Cup playoffs, the Columbus Crew was tasked against Orlando City SC in the Eastern Conference semifinals from Exploria Stadium on Saturday night. Weeks prior, the two matched up, with the Black & Gold leading by two goals before a raging comeback from the Lions to take the win 4-3. This … Continue reading The Crew advance to Eastern Conference Final with 2-0 win vs. Orlando City SC

The Columbus Crew announced Friday morning that the club has signed captain Darlington Nagbe to a multi-year contract extension. The three-time MLS Cup champion now has a deal that will keep him with the team through the 2025 season, with a club option in 2026. Nagbe, in his fourth season with the Black & Gold, is one of two players to play in all 37 … Continue reading The Crew announce multi-year contract extension for Darlington Nagbe