Sean Zawadzki signs multi-year deal with Columbus Crew

The Columbus Crew announced Friday afternoon that the club has signed homegrown midfielder Sean Zawadzki to a multi-year contract extension through 2027. In his third season with the Black and Gold, Zawadzki is one of the recent success stories of the Crew Academy. His journey has taken him from the club ranks to featuring with the first team and contributing key minutes. “After nearly 10 … Continue reading Sean Zawadzki signs multi-year deal with Columbus Crew

Leagues Cup announces new tournament format, groups for 2024 tournament

Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX released information Wednesday about the new tournament format and groups for the 2024 Leagues Cup. This is the second edition of the international competition, featuring all clubs from MLS and Liga MX. The official CONCACAF Competition takes place from July 26-August 25, 2024. Games will be played in the United States and Canada, with the top three finishers … Continue reading Leagues Cup announces new tournament format, groups for 2024 tournament

The Crew releases 2024 preseason schedule

It’s been a short offseason for the Columbus Crew. The Black & Gold won MLS Cup on Dec. 9 and will be back on the training field next week. The Crew released the club’s 2024 preseason schedule on Thursday afternoon ahead of players reporting back in Columbus over the weekend. The team will have training sessions at OhioHealth Performance Center, Port St. Lucie, Florida and … Continue reading The Crew releases 2024 preseason schedule

Crew 2’s Laurent Courtois to join CF Montreal as head coach

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

Official: The Crew working to sign veteran MLS free agent Derrick Jones

This is an updated story from a piece reported on by Tyler Fisher and Patrick Murphy on Dec. 15. The signing is now official. Less than a week after winning the 2023 MLS Cup, the Columbus Crew was already hard at work on preparing the roster for the 2024 season and a run at trophies in multiple competitions. The newly crowned champions of MLS were … Continue reading Official: The Crew working to sign veteran MLS free agent Derrick Jones

The Crew signs goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen

The short but busy offseason continues for the Columbus Crew. The reigning MLS Cup champions announced the signing of goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen as a free agent on Thursday. Hagen recently featured with Bnei Sakhanin FC from the Israeli Premier League and has signed for the 2024 season with option years through 2026. Hagen will be added to the roster pending receiving his International Transfer Certificate … Continue reading The Crew signs goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen

The Crew re-signs defender Rudy Camacho through 2025 season

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 Crew re-signs Steven Moreira through 2025 with option year

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

Fitness is key for the Columbus Crew heading into the MLS Cup Final

The Columbus Crew has gone the distance so far during the 2023 Audi MLS Cup playoffs, reaching the championship game that will be played on Saturday at Lower.com Field. After playing all the games in the best-of-three first round against Atlanta United and an extra 60 minutes between the conference semifinal against Orlando City SC and the Eastern Conference final against FC Cincinnati, the Crew … Continue reading Fitness is key for the Columbus Crew heading into the MLS Cup Final

Crew defeat FC Cincinnati 3-2 in extra time to reach MLS Cup Final

In true derby fashion, the Columbus Crew faced off against FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference Final for a third edition of the Hell Is Real rivalry this season. Cincinnati took a 2-0 lead in the first half at TQL Stadium, but the Crew battled back to tie the game and earn a 3-2 extra-time win. Columbus started out on the right foot, controlling the … Continue reading Crew defeat FC Cincinnati 3-2 in extra time to reach MLS Cup Final

The Crew’s Cucho Hernandez named to 2023 MLS Best XI

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

The Crew advance to Eastern Conference Final with 2-0 win vs. Orlando City SC

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 Crew announce multi-year contract extension for Darlington Nagbe

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

Crew defeats Atlanta United 4-2, advance to Eastern Conference semifinal

After suffering a 4-2 defeat in Game 2 of the best-of-three series against Atlanta United, the Columbus Crew was back home in a pivotal Game 3 of the MLS Cup playoffs. The Black & Gold bounced back in front of another sellout crowd at Lower.com Field, winning 4-2 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinal. Columbus wasted no time to kickstart the game, getting a … Continue reading Crew defeats Atlanta United 4-2, advance to Eastern Conference semifinal

The Crew drops MLS Cup playoff Game 2 4-2 to Atlanta United

The Columbus Crew looked to finish out the team’s best-of-three series in the MLS Cup playoffs against Atlanta United Tuesday night, hoping to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinal for the first time in three years. After taking Game 1 2-0, the Crew was one step closer to knocking off the Five Stripes. However, with the return of attacking star Thiago Almada, Atlanta won comfortably, … Continue reading The Crew drops MLS Cup playoff Game 2 4-2 to Atlanta United