There is a different tone in Wessam Abou Ali’s voice this preseason — one rooted in belief rather than introduction. The striker enters 2026 refreshed, after suffering an ankle injury in the latter stages of the 2025 campaign keeping him out for the remainder of the season. In just six games last year, Abou Ali offered flashes: intelligent near-post movement, a willingness to press from … Continue reading Wessam Abou Ali Ready to Shine: Poised to Break Out in the 2026 MLS season

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew announced late Thursday night that the Club has signed midfielder Andre Gomes from Lille OSC. Gomes, 32, joined Lille in September 2024 after his loan at Everton expired. The Portuguese midfielder is set to sign for until June of 2027, with a Club option for the 2027-2028 season. Gomes will occupy an international roster spot. From Grijó, Portugal, Gomes joined … Continue reading Columbus Crew announce the signing of Andre Gomes

The Columbus Crew announced Tuesday afternoon they have completed the signing of midfielder Sekou Bangoura from Israeli Premier League team Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona for an undisclosed fee. The deal runs through 2029, with a Club option for 2030. Bangoura will be signed as an international roster spot, pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and P-1 Visa. Bangoura spent the 2025–2025 season on loan … Continue reading Columbus Crew sign Sekou Bangoura

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

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 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

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

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

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

The Columbus Crew’s trip to Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night ended in disappointment, as they fell 3-2 to New York City FC in a back-and-forth contest that highlighted both sides’ attacking quality. Despite a resilient effort and goals from Daniel Gazdag and Wessam Abou Ali, the Crew were undone by two strikes from Hannes Wolf and a decisive finish from Julian Fernandez. The match opened … Continue reading Columbus Crew slip in 3-2 defeat to New York City FC