Tag: Columbus Crew
What we Learned: Crew vs Chicago Fire
The Columbus Crew were forced to settle for a point against the Chicago Fire for their first home contest of the 2026 MLS season. The match ended 0-0, which was a tightly contested matchup. While the game lacked goals, it still provided several insights into where Columbus currently stands early in the season. From Chicago’s defensive organization to Columbus’s attacking limitations and defensive stability, the … Continue reading What we Learned: Crew vs Chicago Fire
Columbus Crew holds Chicago Fire to 0-0 draw in home opener
The Black & Gold’s home opener against the Chicago Fire was an opportunity to shift the tide with the backing of home support and the spirit of “Crewsmas” in full swing. Following two road matches with one point between them, head coach Henrik Rydström hoped to execute and improve on disappointing results. Despite recording 12 shots, with four on target, the Crew could not break … Continue reading Columbus Crew holds Chicago Fire to 0-0 draw in home opener
Massive Scouting: Chicago Fire
At long last, Merry Crewsmas 2026 to all my fellow Black & Gold faithful! The Crew return to the friendly confines of the newly named Scotts Miracle-Gro Field for their first home match of the 2026 campaign. The Crew are yet to win in 2026 and will be looking to kickstart their season with a home win against long time rivals Chicago Fire. Conversely, the … Continue reading Massive Scouting: Chicago Fire
Crew tactical review: Columbus salvages first point of the season in Kansas City
The Columbus Crew returned to action for the second match week of the 2026 season, this time traveling to Kansas City to take on fellow MLS original Sporting Kansas City. Yet again, it was Palestinian DP Wessam Abou Ali who opened the scoring for the Black & Gold off a bad giveaway from Kansas City goalkeeper John Pulskamp. After that, Kansas City found its footing, … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Columbus salvages first point of the season in Kansas City
Black & Gold look to bounce back from opening day loss
Head Coach Henrik Rydström’s honeymoon period since arriving to Columbus came to an abrupt end following the Black & Gold’s 3-2 opening day loss on the road to the Portland Timbers. Despite a strong return from injury from forward Wessam Abou Ali who notched a goal and an assist, and an “MLS Goal of the Matchday” worthy strike from Diego Rossi, the Black & Gold … Continue reading Black & Gold look to bounce back from opening day loss
Crew tactical review: Portland chops down the Black & Gold
MLS action returned this weekend, kicking off the 2026 season as the Columbus Crew travelled west to face the Portland Timbers. After losing former head coach Wilfried Nancy in the offseason to a brief spell at Celtic, the Black & Gold hired Henrik Rydström to lead Columbus into the 2026 season. Rydström’s first few minutes at the helm of the Crew looked promising, when Wessam … Continue reading Crew tactical review: Portland chops down the Black & Gold
2026 Massive Report Staff Predictions
The Columbus Crew are back in action this weekend as the Club travels to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Portland Timbers to open up the 2026 MLS season. As matchweek one approaches, we asked the staff to share their season predictions for who they think will win the Club’s Golden Boot, Defensive Player of the Year, MVP and where the team will finish … Continue reading 2026 Massive Report Staff Predictions
New spin, same DNA: Henrick Rydström prepares to lead the Crew in newest evolution
Issa Tall likes to speak about his vision for the Columbus Crew and how he sees the Club (big C). He talks about the DNA forged in recent seasons, which influences every decision he and his staff make. What is that DNA? For Tall, it goes back to well before he was involved with the Crew. Tall came to Major League Soccer in 2013, working … Continue reading New spin, same DNA: Henrick Rydström prepares to lead the Crew in newest evolution
The Crew attack targets return to elite MLS status after positive preseason, health, new approach
There are plenty of questions about the Columbus Crew heading into the 2026 season: How will the team adjust to new head coach Henrick Rydström? How will Rydström adjust to MLS? What tactical carryover will there be from Wilfried Nancy? One major question that lingers from last season concerns the attack. After leading MLS with 67 goals in 2023 – the year the Crew won … Continue reading The Crew attack targets return to elite MLS status after positive preseason, health, new approach
Columbus Crew sign forward Nariman Akhundzada from Qarabağ FK
The Columbus Crew announced Tuesday afternoon that the Club have signed Nariman Akhundzada from Qarabağ FK of the Azerbaijan Premier League. Akhundzada joins the Black & Gold as part of the U22 initiative and will occupy an international roster spot, pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and P-1 Visa. He is under contract until June 2029. Akhundzada featured in 13 Azerbaijan Premiere League matches … Continue reading Columbus Crew sign forward Nariman Akhundzada from Qarabağ FK
Columbus Crew release ‘Crafted for Excellence Kit’ for 2026 MLS season
The Columbus Crew announced their new primary kit for the 2026 MLS season Tuesday morning, naming it the “Crafted for Excellence Kit” which was designed by Adidas. The kit features a black collar with yellow trim — the first collared shirt since 2018. On the lower front left side is a jock tag, inspired by the City of Columbus flag with a bespoke design pulling … Continue reading Columbus Crew release ‘Crafted for Excellence Kit’ for 2026 MLS season
OFFICIAL: Jacen Russell-Rowe completes Ligue 1 move to FC Toulouse; Crew sign Jamal Thiare from Atlanta United
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew announced today that forward Jacen Russell-Rowe has completed his move to Ligue 1 side FC Toulouse for $2.5m + add ons + sell-on clause. The move comes before the Columbus Crew are set to be back in Florida for the last leg of their preseason camp before starting the 2026 MLS campaign against the Portland Timbers. Russell-Rowe, 23, tallied 7G, … Continue reading OFFICIAL: Jacen Russell-Rowe completes Ligue 1 move to FC Toulouse; Crew sign Jamal Thiare from Atlanta United
Evolution, not revolution: New Crew head coach Henrick Rydström plans to build on Wilfried Nancy’s foundation
Wilfried Nancy has been gone from the Columbus Crew for nearly two months, yet his presence is still felt as the club prepares for its 2026 season. Henrick Rydström, Nancy’s replacement, finally arrived on Jan. 20, joining his new team in Florida several days into preseason. This came 20 days after Rydström was announced as the Black & Gold’s new head coach, but the Swede … Continue reading Evolution, not revolution: New Crew head coach Henrick Rydström plans to build on Wilfried Nancy’s foundation
Worth the wait: The Crew unfazed by Henrick Rydström’s early preseason absence
It was Dec. 3 when Celtic officially announced Wilfried Nancy as the club’s next manager. About two weeks before that date, the Columbus Crew learned of Nancy’s desire to move on and try his luck coaching in Europe. Since then, the Crew has hired its next head coach, appointing Henrik Rydström to the role on New Year’s Eve. Yet nearly two weeks later, with players … Continue reading Worth the wait: The Crew unfazed by Henrick Rydström’s early preseason absence
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