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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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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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Early and ambitious predictions for the 2026 Columbus Crew Season

On the afternoon of Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 The Columbus Crew named Henrik Rydström as the ninth head coach in club history. Rydström will be assisted by coach Theodor Olsson, first team analyst Mak Pakhei, and former Crew 2 boss Laurent Courtois. Together, this group will be in charge of a Columbus Crew team, which finished 7th in the Eastern Conference standings last year after earning … Continue reading Early and ambitious predictions for the 2026 Columbus Crew Season

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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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Columbus Crew sign Sekou Bangoura

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

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Columbus Crew appoint Henrik Rydstrom as new head coach

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

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Wilfried Nancy departs Columbus to Celtic FC as new manager

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

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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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If Wilfried Nancy Leaves, Columbus Crew’s Golden Era Could End Overnight

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

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MLS to Synchronize With Europe’s Top Leagues in Major 2027 Change

The 2025 Major League Soccer season isn’t over yet, but the league’s future has already undergone a major shift. On Thursday afternoon, MLS announced a sweeping overhaul to its competition calendar following a vote by team owners. Beginning in 2027, the league will transition to a new schedule that starts in mid-July and runs through the following May. This marks a seismic change for MLS, … Continue reading MLS to Synchronize With Europe’s Top Leagues in Major 2027 Change

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Columbus Crew fall 2-1, ending 2025 MLS campaign

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

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