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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

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Columbus Crew Falter, Lose 3-2 in Rydström Debut Match

PORTLAND, OR – Under new management, the Columbus Crew faced off against the Portland Timbers to kick off their 2026 MLS campaign. Henrik Rydström and his staff led the Black & Gold to hopefully gain their first win at Providence Park in Club history. Phil Neville and the Green & Gold had other plans, shutting down the Crew by a 3-2 scoreline.  The Crew got things … Continue reading Columbus Crew Falter, Lose 3-2 in Rydström Debut Match

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Wessam Abou Ali Ready to Shine: Poised to Break Out in the 2026 MLS season

There is a different tone in Wessam Abou Ali’s voice this preseason — one rooted in belief rather than introduction. The striker enters 2026 refreshed, after suffering an ankle injury in the latter stages of the 2025 campaign keeping him out for the remainder of the season. In just six games last year, Abou Ali offered flashes: intelligent near-post movement, a willingness to press from … Continue reading Wessam Abou Ali Ready to Shine: Poised to Break Out in the 2026 MLS season

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Massive Scouting Report: Portland Timbers

We are BACK baby! The Columbus Crew kick off their 2026 campaign Saturday in the Pacific Northwest against the Portland Timbers. The winds of change have blown through Central Ohio this offseason as the Crew have watched Wilfried Nancy depart for Celtic FC in Scotland and club legend Darlington Nagbe retire. In addition, the Crew sold Jacen Russel-Rowe to French club Toulouse for a reported … Continue reading Massive Scouting Report: Portland Timbers

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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

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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

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Columbus Crew announce the signing of Andre Gomes

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew announced late Thursday night that the Club has signed midfielder Andre Gomes from Lille OSC. Gomes, 32, joined Lille in September 2024 after his loan at Everton expired. The Portuguese midfielder is set to sign for until June of 2027, with a Club option for the 2027-2028 season. Gomes will occupy an international roster spot. From Grijó, Portugal, Gomes joined … Continue reading Columbus Crew announce the signing of Andre Gomes

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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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