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If the legendary Washington Irving character had been asleep these last two seasons, wonder what he'd think of the state of his favorite team. Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Let’s start this composition by putting a twist on a classic tale. Let’s say Rip Van Winkle is a Crew fan. And let’s say he began his famous nap just after Darlington Nagbe hoisted the MLS Cup in early December of 2023. Lastly, let’s say his slumber lasted only two years instead of 20.

With Wilfried Nancy finalizing a deal to become the new Celtic head coach, the Columbus Crew are suddenly in the manager market with arguably most desirable openings in MLS. There are a bunch of names that will be interested in this opening, but here are three names that could be both the best, and realistic, options to land in Columbus. Jim Curtin - Former Philadelphia Union Manager Jim Curtin should be one of the first calls the Crew make.

The 2025 season was full of ups and downs for the Columbus Crew. They dealt with injuries, saw young players step up, added new talent, and still made a solid playoff run. With Darlington Nagbe retiring and several contract decisions coming up, this offseason is a big one for the club. Let's take a look at where each player stands going into next season.

MLS is set to make major changes regarding its season and broadcasts Major League Soccer announced on Thursday that it will shift its competition calendar to align with the top European leagues, such as the Bundesliga, Premier League, and La Liga. Set to begin in the summer of 2027, MLS will move to a summer-spring season format. In addition to the transition, the league will also introduce a new regular-season format that blends elements of the game with traditions from North America.

Something new is on the horizon for Columbus. Following another super competitive season, the Crew is already getting ready for 2026. They started defining their roster and that means a few players from last year’s roster aren’t gonna make the cut. The team’s looking at some pretty big changes with a bunch of major transfers and roster moves. Next year’s crew will most definitely have a slightly different feel to it.

Patrick Schulte, Sean Zawadzki and Max Arfsten have been called up. Three Columbus Crew players were called up to the US Men’s National Team for the November FIFA International Window: goalkeeper Patrick Schulte and midfielders Max Arfsten and Sean Zawadzki, U.S. Soccer announced Thursday. The Crew trio will lead the USMNT into battle against Paraguay on Nov. 15 at Subaru Park, then will face Uruguay at Raymond James Stadium on Nov. 18.

The Columbus Crew defeated FC Cincinnati 4-0 last Sunday to tie their three-legged first-round MLS playoff matches. The series will be decided this weekend, with the Crew full of confidence. Their manager, Wilfried Nancy, is one of the most highly rated in MLS, so he must ensure he recruits the right characters to the club. It has recently been revealed that Josef Martinez will be leaving the San Jose Earthquakes at the end of the year.

Columbus cruise, Game 3 set for Saturday COLUMBUS, OH - The Columbus Crew delivered in Game 2 of the 2025 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs first round, defeating in-state rivals FC Cincinnati 4-0 on Sunday evening. Max Arfsten, Dylan Chambost, Andres Herrera, and Jacen Russell-Rowe were the heroes for the Black & Gold in this must-win match. Now, attention turns to a decisive Game 3 in Cincinnati at TQL Stadium this Saturday. Columbus started aggressively.

Columbus Crew delivered an abysmal performance in Cincinnati, putting their backs against the wall as the series shifts back to Ohio’s capital for Game 2 of the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. Needing a win, the Crew must tighten its defense, improve passing accuracy, and capitalize on home advantage to avoid a first-round exit for the second consecutive year. Their challenge is clear after the first leg exposed key vulnerabilities.

An admitted soccer non-expert makes a few suggestions. Showing little firepower in their attack, the Crew’s loss in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series with FC Cincinnati was painful to watch. I don’t claim to be any kind of soccer expert and no amount of stays in a certain hotel chain is going to turn me into one. But here are a few suggestions on what needs to happen for the Crew to keep alive their season. Front and Center Let me start by saying I’m a fan of Hugo Picard.