Columbus Crew Stories

Crew announces this season’s theme nights
Monday, Monday 2, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew’s 2026 home schedule contains 16 theme nights. This year’s calendar features fan-favorite traditions and first-time motifs. The Crew host Chicago Fire FC for the home opener at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. [More]

Crew have chances to win, but come away with 2-2 tie in Kansas City
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Staff Reports

After two matches in the 2026 season, the Columbus Crew are still looking for their first win. They did, however, earn a point in the standings with a 2-2 tie in Kansas City Saturday. The Black & Gold failed to cash in on a number of excellent scoring opportunities, which made the outcome even more galling. [More]

Portland counterattacks lead to season-opening loss for Crew
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew kicked off their 2026 campaign with a trip to Portland to take on the Timbers. It was the first game for new head coach Henrik Rydström. Unfortunately for Rydström and the Black & Gold, Portland came away with a 3-2 win at Providence Park. [More]

Crew name Nagbe as individual development coach
Friday, February 20, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew have announced that Darlington Nagbe will be the team’s individual development coach. In that role, he will work with all levels of Crew players, from the First Team to the Academy groups, focusing on customized improvement plans tailored to the needs of each player. [More]

Crew acquire veteran midfielder André Gomes
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew have acquired free agent midfielder André Gomes, who most recently played for Ligue 1 side LOSC Lille and has competed with SL Benfica, Valencia CF, FC Barcelona, Everton, and Portugal’s national team. [More]

As season approaches, Crew announce coaching staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew today announced their full First Team coaching staff ahead of the 2026 Major League Soccer season. Head Coach Henrik Rydström and the Club’s technical staff are supported by Assistant Coaches Theodor Olsson, Laurent Courtois and Josh Williams; Goalkeeper Coach Phil Boerger; Head of Video & Data Analysis Marc O’Neill; and First Team Analyst Mak Pakhei. [More]

Crew acquire Nariman Akhundzada from Qarabağ FK
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew have acquired forward Nariman Akhundzada from Azerbaijan Premier League club Qarabağ FK. Akhundzada joins the Crew as part of Major League Soccer’s U22 Initiative. [More]

Crew transfer Russell-Rowe to French Ligue Toulouse FC
Monday, February 2, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew have reached an agreement to transfer forward Jacen Russell-Rowe to French Ligue 1 side Toulouse FC for an undisclosed fee. The Crew will retain a percentage of future transfer fees for Russell-Rowe. [More]

Crew acquire forward Thiaré from Atlanta United
Monday, February 2, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew have acquired forward Jamal Thiaré from Atlanta United FC in exchange for $200,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money and up to $100,000 in conditional 2027 GAM. The Senegalese striker is under contract for the 2026 MLS season. [More]

Crew acquire Israeli Premier League midfielder Sekou Bangoura
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew have acquired midfielder Sekou Bangoura from Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona for an undisclosed fee. Bangoura, whose deal runs through June 2029 with a Club option through June 2030, will occupy an international roster spot. [More]

Crew name Henrik Rydström as new head coach
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew announced Wednesday that Henrik Rydström has been named the ninth full-time head coach in Club history. Rydström – who most recently led the renowned Malmö FF of Allsvenskan, Sweden’s top football division – comes to the Black & Gold with 10 years of coaching experienceafter playing professionally for 24 years. [More]

Columbus Crew re-sign defender Camacho for 2026
Friday, December 19, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew have re-signed defender Rudy Camacho for the 2026 Major League Soccer season. Since joining the Crew via a trade with CF Montréal on July 31, 2023, Camacho has started 35 of 39 regular season appearances. He earned MLS All-Star honors in 2024. [More]

Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy headed to Celtic F.C.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Staff Reports

In a story that has developed over the last two weeks, the Columbus Crew announced Wednesday that head coach Wilfried Nancy will be leaving his position with the Black & Gold to become the manager for Celtic F.C. in Scotland. The Glasgow-based team is a member of the Scottish Premiership. [More]

Crew, ScottsMiracle-Gro enter into naming rights agreement
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew and the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company announced Tuesday the expansion of their 15-plus year partnership, highlighted by a multi-year agreement for stadium naming rights. Beginning with the 2026 season, ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in downtown Columbus will serve as the home of the Crew. [More]

Four Crew players called up for FIFA window
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Staff Reports

Four Columbus Crew First Team players – goalkeepers Nicholas Hagen (Guatemala) and Patrick Schulte (United States); defender Tristan Brown (United States Under-19s); and midfielder Max Arfsten (United States); – have received call-ups to represent their nations during the November FIFA International Window. [More]

Crew’s season ends with playoff loss to FC Cincinnati
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew fell, 2-1, to FC Cincinnati in the rubber match of their best-of-three first-round playoff series Saturday at TLQ Stadium. Cincinnati moves on to the MLS Cup quarterfinals, while the Black & Gold’s season comes to an end. [More]

Shepro elevated to Crew President of Business Operations
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Staff Reports

Haslam Sports Group (HSG) announced today that Mary Shepro has been elevated to Columbus Crew President of Business Operations. Shepro – who most recently served as the Crew’s Vice President & General Counsel and HSG Assistant Counsel – will lead the Club’s business strategies and initiatives. [More]

Crew even best-of-three playoff series with FC Cincinnati
Sunday, November 3, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew came into Sunday’s MLS playoff match with FC Cincinnati down one game to none in the teams’ best-of-three series. The Black & Gold fell 1-0 in Cincinnati this past Monday, so their backs were against the wall at Lower.com Field in front of a sellout crowd. [More]

Crew shut out at Cincinnati in first playoff match
Monday, October 27, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew began their playoff run Monday with the first match of their best-of-three series against FC Cincinnati. Neither side could manage to score until the 78th minute when Cincinnati’s Kevin Denky chipped a deflection into the Crew net from close range. Denky’s goal held up, giving the Orange and Blue a 1-0 win. [More]

Crew beat Red Bulls, celebrate Darlington Nagbe
Saturday, October 18, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

It was a night of celebration for the Columbus Crew and their hometown faithful Saturday at Lower.com Field. Not only did the Black & Gold beat the New York Red Bulls, 3-1, they had a chance to recognize their captain, Darlington Nagbe, as he prepares to retire at the end of this season. [More]

Crew’s Nagbe announces retirement at season’s end
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Staff Reports

Columbus Crew captain Darlington Nagbe announced Tuesday that he will retire following the Club’s competition in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. Nagbe – a four-time MLS Cup champion, 15-year veteran and three-time MLS All-Star Game selection – has served as the Black & Gold’s leader on and off the pitch since 2020. [More]

Five Crew members called up for FIFA Window
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Staff Reports

Five Columbus Crew First Team players – goalkeepers Nicholas Hagen (Guatemala) and Patrick Schulte (United States); defender Steven Moreira (Cape Verde); and midfielders Max Arfsten (United States) and Tristan Brown (United States Under-19s) – have received called-ups to represent their nations during the October FIFA International Window. [More]

Crew gain confidence in draw at Orlando
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew turned the page on a mediocre September with the hope that October would be better. Their only win in September was against Atlanta United FC, a 5-4 victory after leading the match 5-0. On Saturday against Orlando City SC, the Black & Gold took a 1-0 lead in the first half, only to give up a goal less than three minutes later, and finish with a 1-1 road draw. [More]

Fire extinguish Crew’s offense in Chicago
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Staff Reports

The good news for the Columbus Crew Saturday was that they clinched a spot in this year’s MLS playoffs. The bad news? They clinched a playoff appearance because the New York Red Bulls lost to New York City FC. The Crew also lost Saturday, falling to the Chicago Fire, 2-0, in a match that could have been much worse. [More]

Habroune to compete in FIFA U-20 World Cup
Monday, September 22, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew’s Taha Habroune has been selected to the United States Under-20 Men’s Youth National Team 21-player roster for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, as announced by the U.S. Soccer Federation and head coach Marko Mitrović. The 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup will be hosted in Chile from Sept. 27-Oct. 19, featuring top global talent born on or after Jan. 1, 2005. [More]

Crew lose lead, Toronto leaves town with draw
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew have been getting leads lately to see them evaporate. A week ago, the Black & Gold were up 5-0 at Atlanta and just held on for a 5-4 victory. On Wednesday at New York City FC, they led 1-0 and 2-1 before falling 3-2. At Lower.com Field Saturday, they were ahead of Toronto FC, 1-0, but gave up a tying goal in the second half, resulting in a 1-1 draw. [More]

Rossi-less Crew lose two leads, fall at NYCFC
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Staff Reports

After winning in Atlanta Friday with a rare five-goal performance, the Columbus Crew were back on the road Wednesday with a match against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium. Unfortunately for the Black & Gold, they were without Diego Rossi who suffered a hamstring injury Friday after recording a hat trick in the victory. [More]

Rossi hat trick leads to Crew win in Atlanta
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew were in Atlanta Saturday, looking for their first MLS win since beating D.C. United on July 19. On the strength of a Diego Rossi hat trick Saturday, the Black & Gold took a 5-0 lead in the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta roared back, but came up just short and the Crew left Georgia with a 5-4 victory. [More]

Six Crew called up for September FIFA window
Monday, September 1, 2025
Staff Reports

Six Columbus Crew First Team players – goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen (Guatemala); defender Steven Moreira (Cape Verde); midfielders Max Arfsten (U.S.), Tristan Brown (U.S. Under-19s) and Sean Zawadzki (U.S.); and forward Wessam Abou Ali (Palestine) – have received called-ups to represent their nations during the September FIFA International Window. [More]

Crew looking for goals, leave New York with 0-0 draw
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Staff Reports

The last time that the Columbus Crew won an MLS contest was July 19. Since then, the Black & Gold were 0-1-2 in league play, having scored one goal in each of those three starts. On Saturday, that goal per game average dropped, as neither Columbus nor the New York Red Bulls scored in a 0-0 draw at Sports Illustrated Stadium. [More]

Crew can’t cash in on enough chances, fall to New England
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Staff Reports

On Saturday at Lower.com Field, the Columbus Crew were looking for their first MSL win in over a month. Unfortunately for the Black & Gold, the visiting New England Revolution had other ideas. The Revolution scored two goals in the first half and held on for a 2-1 victory in front of a sell-out crowd of more than 20,000 fans. [More]

Crew introduce forward Abou Ali
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Staff Reports

On Tuesday, the Columbus Crew held a press conference at which they introduced forward Wessam Abou Ali to the media. Abou Ali joins the club as a Designated Player from back-to-back Egyptian Premier League champion Al Ahly Sporting Club after being acquired for an undisclosed transfer fee in July. [More]

Crew cough up lead late, leave Toronto with draw
Saturday, August 16, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Crew traveled to Toronto for a match Saturday. It was the first MLS contest for Columbus since falling in Orlando on July 25. The Black & Gold’s last three matches were in Leagues Cup play, all at home. On Saturday, the Crew scored in the eighth minute, but gave up a goal late in the second half for a 1-1 draw. [More]

Crew blank León in final Leagues Cup group match
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew’s match against Liga MX’s León was the final group match for both clubs in this year’s Leagues Cup competition. The Crew had a number of great opportunities to score but only one made it past León’s goalkeeper Oscar Jiménez, a Max Arfsten goal in the 53rd minute. The Black & Gold held on for a 1-0 victory. [More]

Crew pick up 3 points in Leagues Cup win over Puebla
Friday, August 1, 2025
Staff Reports

After falling on penalty kicks to Toluca in their opening Leagues Cup match Tuesday, the Columbus Crew rebounded with a dominant 3-1 victory over Puebla Friday at Lower.com Field. The win in regulation gave the Crew three points to go with the one garnered for forcing PKs in the opener. [More]

Crew falter again late, PKs decide match for Toluca
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew began the defense of their Leagues Cup title Tuesday at Lower.com with a match against Liga MX’s Deportiva Toluca F.C. The Crew took a 2-0 lead into the latter stages of the match, but found themselves tied after Toluca scored the equalizer in the 80th minute. Penalty kicks went to Toluca, 4-2, for the win. [More]

Crew acquire forward Wessam Abou Ali
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew have acquired forward Wessam Abou Ali as a Designated Player from back-to-back Egyptian Premier League champion Al Ahly Sporting Club for an undisclosed transfer fee. The 26-year-old’s contract runs through the 2027 season with a Club option for 2028. [More]

Crew lose lead late, fall at home to Orlando
Friday, July 25, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew took a 1-0 against Orlando City in the 66th minute on a penalty kick at Lower.com Field Friday. Shortly after that, in the space of just three minutes, Orlando took a 2-1 lead, adding a goal in extra time to beat the Black & Gold, 3-1. [More]

Crew beat D.C. United with two “first” goals
Saturday, July 19, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The sell-out crowd of more than 20,000 had to endure yet another weather delay prior to the start of the Columbus Crew’s Saturday match with D.C. United at Lower.com Field. Once the action began, the Crew took advantage of goals from Daniel Gazdag and Lassi Lappalainen, both their firsts for the Black & Gold, to win 2-1. [More]

Crew can’t come back from early deficit in Nashville
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Staff Reports

Unlike the previous Saturday’s match in Cincinnati, when the Columbus Crew came from 2-0 down to win on the road, the Black & Gold found themselves behind early at Nashville Wednesday. Unable to mount a comeback this time around, Columbus fell 3-0 at Geodis Park. [More]

Crew acquire Hugo Picard from En Avant Guingamp
Monday, July 14, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew announced that they have acquired midfielder Hugo Picard from French Ligue 2 side En Avant Guingamp. Picard joins the Crew as part of Major League Soccer’s U22 Initiative and will occupy an international roster spot pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa. [More]

Crew reach new loan agreement for Andrés Herrera
Monday, July 14, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew have reached an agreement with Argentine Primera Division’s River Plate for an additional one-year loan of defender Andrés Herrera. The new loan runs through June 2025 and includes a Club option for the permanent transfer of Herrera. Herrera will return to the Crew roster upon receipt of his P-1 Visa. [More]

Disastrous start turns into big win for Crew
Saturday, July 12, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

Five minutes into the Columbus Crew’s match at FC Cincinnati and things did not look promising for the Black & Gold. Cincinnati scored off the opening play in the first minute of the contest and added a goal in the fifth minute. The Crew managed to tie the match just before halftime and then score two more to win, 4-2. [More]

Crew’s winning streak ends, leave Seattle with draw
Monday, July 7, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Crew’s three-game winning streak ended in Seattle Sunday with a 1-1 draw with the Sounders. Columbus got on the board first with a goal from Diego Rossi in the 27th minute. Seattle’s Paul Rothrock scored the equalizer in the 43rd minute and the defenses took over after that. [More]

Crew top East leader Philadelphia 1-0
Sunday, June 29, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Crew came into Sunday’s home match with the Philadelphia Union knowing that a win against the Eastern Conference leaders would do a lot to tighten the standings. It would also maintain their winning momentum headed into a three-match road trip to begin the month of July. [More]

Russell-Rowe leads Crew to win over Atlanta
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Crew had 10 days off after beating Vancouver at home on June 14. That win was the first for the Black & Gold since May 3. Wednesday’s match against Atlanta United FC saw the Crew’s Jacen Russell-Rowe score two goals, the first brace of his career, to lead Columbus to a 3-1 home victory. [More]

Crew’s Arfsten, Rossi named to MLS All-Star Game
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Staff Reports

Columbus Crew midfielder Max Arfsten and forward Diego Rossi are among the 26 players honored today as Major League Soccer unveiled the complete roster for the 2025 MLS All-Star Game. Arfsten earned his first MLS All-Star designation while Rossi received his fourth. [More]

Crew get back on winning side against Vancouver
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew came into their match Saturday against the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps having not won since May 3. The Black & Gold knew it wouldn’t be easy Saturday against the best team in the MLS’s Western Conference. The Crew, however, took a 2-1 lead in the first half and blanked Vancouver the rest of the way for the win. [More]

Barros Schelotto to be enshrined in Crew Circle of Honor
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew are recognizing forward Guillermo Barros Schelotto with his enshrinement as the fourth member of the Crew Circle of Honor. The Black & Gold will conduct the Circle of Honor induction ceremony during the July 19 home match against D.C. United at Lower.com Field. [More]

Miami, Messi dominate Crew in Florida
Saturday, May 31, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Crew traveled to South Florida for a match Saturday against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. One of the Crew’s two losses this MLS season came on April 19 at Cleveland’s Huntington Bank Field. On Saturday, the Herons took a 3-0 to the locker room at the break and added two goals in the second half for a 5-1 win. [More]

Columbus “Drew” end another match tied
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew returned home after suffering just their second loss of the MLS season in Charlotte Sunday. On Wednesday, they welcomed Nashville SC to Lower.com Field. The Coyotes had not lost in their previous eight contests. The Crew battled from behind most of the night, but Nashville helped, equalizing the match at 2-2 with an own goal in the 81st minute. [More]

Crew suffer second defeat of season
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew found themselves in a tough spot before their match at Charlotte kicked off Saturday. Goaltender Patrick Schulte suffered an injury in warm-ups and could not go against the Crown. It was a close contest throughout, but Charlotte broke a 2-2 tie with a goal in the 75th minute for a 3-2 win. [More]

Three Crew players called up to USMNT’s June camp
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Staff Reports

U.S. Soccer announced Thursday that Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte and midfielders Max Arfsten and Sean Zawadzki were selected by U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino for the squad’s June training camp in Chicago, Illinois in June. [More]

Another MLS match, another draw for Crew
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Staff Reports

It was the “Hell is Real” match between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati Saturday at Lower.com Field, a contest named for the more than conspicuous billboard on the connecting I-71 thoroughfare. Cincinnati took a 1-0 lead, followed by a Diego Rossi penalty kick goal, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. [More]

Crew adds yet another draw in Montréal
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Staff Reports

CF Montréal (1-8-5) were looking for their second win of the season in their match with the Columbus Crew (7-1-5) Wednesday at Stade Saputo. Le CFM took a 1-0 lead in the first half, but the Crew’s Jacen Russell-Rowe tied the score in the 82nd minute to record the Black & Gold’s fifth draw of the season. [More]

Zawadzki’s late goal for Crew is equalizer in Philly
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Staff Reports

The Black & Gold were down 2-1 in the third minute of stoppage time when a corner kick from Dylan Chambost was initially headed sideways by Diego Rossi, finding Sean Zawadzki at the left post. Zawadzki split a double-team to get to the ball and chipped it past Union goalkeeper Andrew Rick for the 2-2 draw. [More]

Crew find their offensive rhythm in Charlotte win
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew had not scored four goals in a match since their season-opening win over Chicago in February. Since then, they’ve only lost one MLS contest, playing good defense and scoring just enough to pile up six more wins and three draws. In the rain at Lower.com Field Saturday, the Black & Gold beat Charlotte, 4-2. [More]

Crew get back on winning side with victory over Quakes
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew’s only loss this season was last Saturday against Inter Miami in Cleveland. The Black & Gold fell 1-0, failing to score on 16 shot attempts. This Saturday, they were back in the friendly confines of Lower.com Field, hosting the San Jose Earthquakes. Again, they missed on good chances, but came away with a 2-1 win. [More]

Crew acquire forward Ibrahim from Houston
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew have acquired forward Aliyu Ibrahim in a cash-for-player trade from Houston Dynamo FC in exchange for $450,000 and up to $750,000 in conditional performance-based incentives. The 23-year-old Nigerian striker, who will occupy a U-22 Initiative roster slot, is under contract through the 2025 MLS season with options for 2026 and 2027. [More]

Crew fall to Inter Miami in Cleveland
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew’s game with Inter Miami in Cleveland Saturday was a big game in a couple of ways. The first was the attendance. 60,614 souls found their way into Huntington Bank Field, with most wanting to get a glimpse of Lionel Messi before he leaves the pitch for good. [More]

Crew acquire Gazdag in deal with Philadelphia
Friday, April 11, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew have acquired Designated Player and midfielder Daniel Gazdag in a cash-for-player trade from the Philadelphia Union in exchange for $4 million and up to $500,000 in conditional performance-based incentives. The Hungarian international is under contract for the 2025 season with a club option for 2026. [More]

Crew stay undefeated with win over Montréal
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew (4-0-3) came into Saturday’s match with visiting CF Montréal (0-5-2) having not lost yet in this MLS regular season. The Crew stayed undefeated downing Montréal at Lower.com Field, 2-1. [More]

Crew rally with two Rossi goals to beat D.C. United
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew have yet to lose in six MLS outings this season, but draws in their last three matches have seen the Black & Gold drop into the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. On Saturday night, they were in our nation’s capital to take on D.C. United. [More]

Crew scoreless in draw with New York FC
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew have yet to lose this season, but they have dropped to the sixth spot in the MLS’s Eastern Division. After winning their first two matches, they have been a part of three straight draws. The latest was a 0-0 contest against the New York FC at Lower.com Field Saturday. [More]

In San Diego, Crew with second straight draw
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew took a 1-0 lead in their road match against San Diego FC Saturday when Max Arfsten took a pass from DeJuan Jones and sent it into the net from the left side of the penalty box at the 12-minute mark. It was Arfsten’s first goal and Jones’s first assist of the season. [More]

Crew win Concacaf match but lose series to LAFC
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Staff Reports

LAFC was in Columbus Tuesday for the second leg of their Concacaf Round of 16 match against the Columbus Crew. A week ago in Los Angeles, LAFC beat the Crew 3-0 in the first leg, which meant that Columbus either had to win 3-0 and prevail in overtime, because the aggregate total and away scores of the two games would be tied, or had to win by four goals. [More]

Crew goalkeeper Schulte called up to USMNT
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Staff Reports

Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte has been named to the U.S. Men’s National Team’s 23-man roster for the upcoming FIFA international window, when the USMNT will face Panama in the Concacaf Nations League Semifinals on March 20 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. [More]

Crew stay undefeated with draw against Houston
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew came into Saturday’s home match with the Houston Dynamo having won their first two MLS contests of the season. The Black & Gold’s offense sputtered Saturday, but their defense delivered and the match ended in a 0-0 draw. [More]

Crew fall 3-0 to LAFC in first leg of Concacaf opening series
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew traveled to Los Angeles for a non-MLS match against LAFC Tuesday. It was the first leg of the opening-round two-match series in Concacaf competition. The Crew failed to muster any offense and fell to LAFC 3-0. The teams play in Columbus next Tuesday. [More]

Crew sign free agent midfielder Amar Sejdić
Monday, March 3, 2025
Staff Reports

On Monday, the Columbus Crew announced that they have signed Amar Sejdić via MLS free agency for the 2025 season with a club option for 2026. The 28-year-old midfielder is entering his seventh season as a professional, which has included stops with MLS sides CF Montreal, Atlanta United, and Nashville SC. [More]

Crew win a defensive struggle at New England
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Crew (2-0-0) picked up another three points Saturday, edging the New England Revolution 1-0 at Gillette Stadium. It was the Crew’s first road win after beating Atlanta, 4-2, at Lower.com Field a week ago. The Crew are tied at six points atop the MLS’s Eastern Conference with Philadelphia after the Union’s 4-1 home win Saturday against Cincinnati. [More]