The Columbus Crew announced on January 9th that it has re-signed goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen to a contract extension through the 2026 season, with options for 2027 and 2028. During his first season with the Crew, Hagen appeared in seven matches (six starts) across all competitions, including the 3-1 League Cup Final win over LAFC. In 2024 alone, Hagen made four regular-season appearances (three starts) and … Continue reading Columbus Crew sign Nicholas Hagen to contract extension

The Columbus Crew have made their first offseason signing in free agent midfielder Lassi Lappalainen for the 2025 season, with a club option of 2026. Lappalainen, who previously donned the colors of CF Montreal, appeared in 99 regular season matches (62 starts) tallying 15 goals and 15 assists. Lappalainen played under head coach Wilfried Nancy in 2022, collecting a career-best 10 goal contributions (three goals, … Continue reading Columbus Crew sign midfielder Lassi Lappalainen

The Columbus Crew will take a road trip to play a “home” game on April 19th as they welcome Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to Cleveland’s Huntington Bank Field (formerly Cleveland Browns Stadium) for an MLS regular season contest. “The Columbus Crew-Inter Miami match at Huntington Bank Field is an incredible opportunity for the Crew and our supporters as it allows us collectively to grow … Continue reading Columbus Crew to battle Inter Miami on April 19th in Cleveland

Columbus Crew veteran goalkeeper Evan Bush has re-signed a deal that sees the Crew keeper staying put in Central Ohio for the 2025 Major League Soccer campaign. Bush has started in 190 MLS contests, making 606 saves and collecting 42 shutouts. The Concord Township, Ohio, native joined CF Montréal (formerly Montreal Impact) in 2011, the team’s final season in the United Soccer League (USL). He … Continue reading Columbus Crew re-sign veteran goalkeeper Evan Bush

The Columbus Crew returns to Concacaf Champions Cup for a second consecutive year after clinching the 2024 Leagues Cup 3-1 over LAFC. After a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Pachuca in last year’s final, the Black & Gold are looking to make another run at clinching their first CCC title, hoping to earn a berth for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup. The Draw 27 teams … Continue reading Concacaf Champions Cup Draw results and analysis

This year, the Columbus Crew offseason has arrived slightly earlier than all Crew fans would like. It will be a dark and cold winter without the Black & Gold dazzling the fans with their onfield beauty. In these dark times, it is important to spend your spare time wisely, take up a new hobby, visit family, or winterize your home. Or if you are like … Continue reading Best Columbus Crew games from 2024 to rewatch

The 2024 Columbus Crew season might have reached its conclusion but the door has opened on a busy offseason for the Black & Gold. Wednesday morning the club revealed its end-of-year roster decisions. The Crew exercised the options for goalkeepers Nicholas Hagen, Abraham Romero, and Patrick Schulte; midfielder AZ Jackson; and forwards Christian Ramirez and Jacen Russell-Rowe. Defenders Malte Amundsen, Rudy Camacho, Yevhen Cheberko, Mohamed … Continue reading Columbus Crew announce roster decisions, prepare for offseason

The Columbus Crew and Major League Soccer (MLS) announced today that Head Coach Wilfried Nancy was named the 2024 Sigi Schmid Coach of The Year. Nancy helped lead the Crew to their first ever Concacaf Champions Cup Final, claimed the Leagues Cup trophy over LAFC, gained the Club-record for points (66), Club-record goals scored (72), Club-record wins (19) and the League-best point differential (+32). In … Continue reading Wilfried Nancy named 2024 Sigi Schmid Coach of The Year

Columbus Crew defender Steven Moreira has been named Major League Soccer Defender of the Year as announced by the league Wednesday morning. The Noisy-le-grand, France, native is the third Black & Gold defender in club history and fourth overall honoree joining Robin Fraser (2004) and Chad Marshall (2008 and 2009). “It means a lot to be selected as the MLS Defender of the Year,” said … Continue reading Steven Moreira named MLS Defender of the Year

The Columbus Crew couldn’t force a third game in their first-round playoff series against the New York Red Bulls. After an intense match at Red Bull Arena, the Black & Gold fell short in a penalty shootout. The game ended 2-2 in regulation, with midfielder Max Arfsten scoring early in the second half and forward Christian Ramirez adding a last-minute equalizer. Columbus Crew came onto … Continue reading Columbus Crew eliminated in penalty kicks by New York

It is do-or-die time now for the Columbus Crew, who are looking to turn a great season into a legendary season, but they cannot slip up again as they travel to Red Bull Arena to face the New York Red Bulls for the third match in a row and the second in their playoff series. Columbus was dealing with a number of injuries last match, but … Continue reading Predicted XI: New York Red Bulls

It’s do or die for the Columbus Crew from here on out in 2024. Thanks to a disappointing home loss in the playoff opener last Tuesday, the Crew must get the better of the New York Red Bulls on Sunday in order to keep their season alive. The Crew’s 1-0 has put them squarely behind the eight ball as they travel to New York. The … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: New York Red Bulls