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World Cup Watch: MLS Will Be Where USA's Goalkeeper Battle Will Play Out

The two top candidates to be the man in the net for the USA at the World Cup will duke it out in MLS.

8 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

World Cup Watch: MLS Will Be Where USA's Goalkeeper Battle Will Play Out

Columbus Crew sign midfielder André Gomes | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Columbus Crew have signed midfielder André Gomes, the club announced Thursday. The 32-year-old Portugal...

10 HOURS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Andre Gomes - Signs with Crew Gomes has joined Columbus Crew after departing Lille and signed a contract through June 2027 with a Club option for the 2027-2028 MLS season, his new club announced.

Impact Gomes racked up 78 appearances for Barcelona, tallying three goals and four assists while lifting the La Liga trophy in 2017/18, winning back-to-back Copa del Rey titles and adding the 2016 Supercopa de Espana to his resume. Before that, he logged 78 matches with Valencia with eight goals and eight assists, and broke through at Benfica with four goals in 41 senior appearances after torching Benfica B for nine goals and eight assists in just 17 games, also capturing a domestic treble in 2014 and going the full 120 minutes in the Europa League final. On the international stage, he earned 29 caps and five assists for Portugal, won Euro 2016, and added seven goals and three assists across 37 youth appearances, and while he has recently been suiting up for the Dogues in Ligue 1, injuries have limited his minutes in midfield. The Crew now bring in a seasoned veteran hoping he can help offset the recent retirement of MLS legend Darlington Nagbe.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Steven Moreira - Won't be available in opener Moreira won't be available for Saturday's game against Portland on Saturday after losing a member of his family, Patrick Murphy of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Moreira is expected to be a regular for the Crew once he returns to the squad, but the club has given him all the time he needs to be with his family during this time. Moreira's next chance to feature will be against Sporting KC on Saturday, Feb. 28, but that would depend on when he's able to return stateside.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

"Whatever it takes" | Tristan Brown | Columbus Crew The official website of the Columbus Crew with the most up-to-date information on matches, tickets, scores, stats, and team news.

1 DAY AGO • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

Sean Zawadzki Named Team Captain | Columbus Crew The official website of the Columbus Crew with the most up-to-date information on matches, tickets, scores, stats, and team news.

3 DAYS AGO • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

Wessam Abou Ali - Should be ready for opener Abou Ali (ankle) will likely be an option for the 2026 MLS season opener against Portland, with manager Henrik Rydstrom revealing that he has seen some action in preseason work, Ma...

Impact Abou Ali may even have a chance to start Saturday, but it's possible he'll have his playing time managed, considering that they were very careful with his return in the offseason following a five-month absence. Prior to the injury, he was in good form with one goal in each of his last three games. Bot Jamal Thiare and Ibrahim Aliyu could see their roles limited if Abou Ali is ready to feature in upcoming games.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Farsi - Remains out Farsi (pelvis) is sidelined ahead of Saturday's season opener against Portland, coach Henrik Rydstrom said in press conference, according to Massive Report.

Impact Farsi has been inactive since July 2025 and looks set to need more time for his recovery despite being previously expected to return for the 2026 opening week. The winger scored one goal and three assists over 18 MLS games played last year. His absence could mean more opportunities for Andres Herrera on the right flank.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wessam Abou Ali - Extra careful during preseason Ali (ankle) did not play in any of the preseason scrimmages for Columbus as the team wants to be extra sure he is healthy, reports Brianna Mac Kay of the Dispatched Alerts.

Impact Ali is still extected to be day to day heading into the opener on Saturday, as he did not appear in any preseason matches for Columbus. Once fit, the forward is expected to be a big game changer in the attack as he scored three goals in just the five appearances in 2025 before going down on injury.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

World Cup Watch: USA's MLS-Based Players Know There's 'No Time To Sit Around'

Reading. A data diary. Yoga. How MLS players eyeing a World Cup spot for the USA are trying to stay ready.

FEBRUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

World Cup Watch: USA's MLS-Based Players Know There's 'No Time To Sit Around'

Columbus Crew acquire Azerbaijan forward Nariman Akhundzada | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Columbus Crew have acquired forward Nariman Akhundzada from Azerbaijan Premier League powerhouse Qaraba...

FEBRUARY 10 • MLSSOCCER.COM

MLS Kits Revealed! Grateful Dead, America's Birthday Help Inspire Jersey Designs

The season's new MLS kits include new sharp designs to lean into each team's local identity and culture.

FEBRUARY 10 • FOX SPORTS

MLS Kits Revealed! Grateful Dead, America's Birthday Help Inspire Jersey Designs

Introducing The Crafted for Excellence Kit | Columbus Crew The official website of the Columbus Crew with the most up-to-date information on matches, tickets, scores, stats, and team news.

FEBRUARY 10 • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

Columbus Crew launch "The Crafted for Excellence Kit" ahead of 2026 season | Columbus Crew COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew today unveiled their newest home jersey, “The Crafted for Excellence Kit” by adidas, in advance of the 2026 Maj...

FEBRUARY 10 • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

Nariman Akhundzade - Moves to Columbus Akhundzade has transferred to Columbus Crew from Azerbaijan Premier League side Qarabag, signing a contract until June 2029.

Impact Akhundzade got some opportunities to shine with his previous club recently, scoring three goals over 13 league appearances (seven starts), in addition to one assist across six UEFA Champions League matches. He has also been selected by his national team 13 times, featuring in World Cup qualifiers and international friendlies. He could be involved in the Crew's rotation, offering offensive strength either at center-forward or on the right wing.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew 2 sign three players to MLS NEXT Pro contracts | Columbus Crew COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew 2 announced today the signing of defender Rui Aoki and midfielders Johann Chirinos and Moses Nyeman to MLS NEXT Pro...

FEBRUARY 6 • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

Columbus Crew acquire Jamal Thiaré from Atlanta United | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - CLB receive: Jamal Thiaré - ATL receive: Up to $300k GAM The Columbus Crew have acquired forward Jamal Thia...

FEBRUARY 2 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Columbus Crew transfer Jacen Russell-Rowe to Toulouse FC | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer The Columbus Crew have transferred forward Jacen Russell-Rowe to French Ligue 1 side Toulouse FC, the club...

FEBRUARY 2 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jamal Thiare - Dealt to Columbus Thiare has completed a transfer to Columbus from Atlanta, according to his former club.

Impact Thaire has moved on from Atlanta after he was involved in a trade, with the forward off to Columbus and remaining in MLS play. He started in nine of his 28 appearances last campaign, serving more as a backup with his five goals. With Diego Rossi starting at forward, Thaire is likely set for another depth position.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jacen Russell-Rowe - Dealing with knock Russell-Rowe is dealing with a knock and not training during the pre-season with Columbus, according to Brianna Mac Kay from Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Russell-Rowe wasn't spotted in team training on Wednesday during the pre-season of Columbus since he is currently dealing with a knock. That said, the forward is reportedly close to make a move away from the Crew, with clubs like Toulouse FC keen on signing him, therefore his situation must be monitored ahead of the 2026 MLS season.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Farsi - Should return for season opener Farsi (pelvis) remains in the recovery phase but should be available for season opener, according to Brianna Mac Kay from Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Farsi should be available for the season opener against the Portland Timbers after missing roughly half of last season with a pelvis injury. He remains in the recovery phase and is not yet training, but he is expected to be fit in time for the opening match and should regain a decent role heading into the 2026 MLS season for Columbus.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 27 • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

Coach Rydström Training Interview | Columbus Crew The official website of the Columbus Crew with the most up-to-date information on matches, tickets, scores, stats, and team news.

JANUARY 27 • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

Sean Zawadzki - Signs contact extension Zawadzki signed a new multi-year contract with the Columbus Crew.

Impact Zawadzki is set to stay in Columbus after signed a new contact, promising him to stay long term. He begun his career in the youth organization, playing in four MLS seasons while also winning the MLS Cup back in 2023. In 2025, the defender started all 30 game splayed in MLS, scoring twice while making 115 clearances with 63 tackles and 16 blocks.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Coach Henrik Rydström's first in-person training session | Columbus Crew The official website of the Columbus Crew with the most up-to-date information on matches, tickets, scores, stats, and team news.

JANUARY 22 • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

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World Cup Watch: MLS Will Be Where USA's Goalkeeper Battle Will Play Out

World Cup Watch: USA's MLS-Based Players Know There's 'No Time To Sit Around'

MLS Kits Revealed! Grateful Dead, America's Birthday Help Inspire Jersey Designs