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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

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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

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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

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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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