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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Columbus Crew sign Sean Zawadzki to contract extension

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew announced Tuesday morning that the Club has re-signed homegrown midfielder Sean Zawadzki to a multi-year contract extension running through 2030. As a member of the Black & Gold, Zawadzki has appeared in 89 matches (66 starts), recording seven goals, two assists and just over 6,100+ minutes in his four seasons in MLS. Zawadzki has also tallied just under 600 minutes … Continue reading Columbus Crew sign Sean Zawadzki to contract extension

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Abou Ali strikes again, but Columbus Crew draw 1-1 with Toronto FC as playoff stakes rise

The Columbus Crew played to a 1-1 draw against Toronto FC on Saturday night, mounting pressure on the Black & Gold as the MLS Playoffs near. Wessam Abou Ali continued his impressive run of form, scoring the Crew’s lone goal before succumbing to injury later in the first half. Richie Laryea scored for the visitors in the second half, with neither side able to find … Continue reading Abou Ali strikes again, but Columbus Crew draw 1-1 with Toronto FC as playoff stakes rise

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Arfsten shines in USMNT’s 2-0 victory over Japan at Lower.com Field

The United States Men’s National Team recorded an important victory in its 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations on Tuesday night, defeating Japan by a 2-0 scoreline in a friendly match at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH. Known for being the USMNT’s fortress, Columbus did not disappoint, with a sold-out crowd of 20,192 enthusiastic fans fueling the team’s effort and inspiring a confident performance. The USMNT’s … Continue reading Arfsten shines in USMNT’s 2-0 victory over Japan at Lower.com Field

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