Columbus Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Jacen Russell-Rowe - Lans back with Columbus Russell-Rowe's contract option for 2026 was picked up, Columbus announced.

Impact Russell-Rowe had the best year of his career in 2025, scoring nine goals and adding a pair of assists in a career-high 34 appearances. After a bit of a fourth-year breakout, it's no surprise that his option was picked up. Russell-Rowe should continue to compete for big minutes back with Columbus in 2026.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Aliyu - Option picked up Aliyu's option for 2026 was picked up, Columbus announced.

Impact Aliyu is returning to Columbus after joining the club mid-season. He scored three times and added two assists in 25 appearances (12 starts.) He's not going to push for consistent starting minutes in 2026, but he should be a constant piece of the squad if he can stay fit.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Amar Sejdic - Returning to Columbus Sejdic is set to return to Columbus after his contract option for 2026 was picked up, Columbus announced.

Impact Sejdic will be back in Columbus for 2026 after his option was activated. The midfielder has been a journeyman depth option throughout his career, and kept the same role in 2025. There's little reason to expect him to play a bigger role back with Columbus in 2026.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Ruvalcaba - Option exercised Ruvalcaba's option for 2026 was picked up, Columbus announced.

Impact Ruvalcaba is returning to Columbus in 2026 after his contract option was picked up. The defender didn't play a big role during his first season with the club, making 14 appearances (two starts) and playing only 298 minutes. The defender should fight for a depth role in 2026.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Moreira - Option picked up Moreira will return to Columbus in 2026 after his contract option was picked up, Columbus announced.

Impact Moreira is set to return to Columbus in 2026 after his contract option was picked up. The defender is the most important piece of the defense and is a constant contributor. Moreira made 33 appearances (32 starts) last season and topped 2,700 minutes for the third time in four seasons.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew stadium renamed ScottsMiracle-Gro Field | MLSSoccer.com The Columbus Crew have expanded their partnership with the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and will rename their iconic home stadium to ScottsMir...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Wilfried Nancy Leaves Columbus Crew for Celtic in Historic MLS Coaching Leap | Deadspin.com Wilfried Nancy’s move from the Columbus Crew to Celtic marks a historic coaching leap for MLS. What it means for the league’s development an...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

The Crew is ready to CRUSH it in 2026 👷‍♂️💥 | Columbus Crew The official website of the Columbus Crew with the most up-to-date information on matches, tickets, scores, stats, and team news.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

Columbus Crew announce 2026 schedule: When will they host Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and rival FC Cincinnati? The Columbus Crew released their 2026 MLS schedule on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Columbus Crew announce 2026 Major League Soccer schedule | Columbus Crew Single-match tickets for Crew home games now on sale, kicking off with a Fee Free Weekend running through Sunday, Nov. 23

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

No more Lower.com Field, Columbus Crew will have new stadium naming rights deal for 2026 Columbus Crew announced they mutually agreed to conclude their stadium naming rights deal with Lower.com, announcing a new partnership for 2...

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Columbus Crew, Lower.com continue long-term partnership as stadium naming rights agreement concludes | Columbus Crew COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew and Lower.com today announced the conclusion of the stadium’s initial naming rights term. While both parties mu...

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

Columbus Crew coach asked about his future with the club, player injuries Columbus Crew coach Wilfried Nancy and general manager Issa Tall spoke about player injuries, Darlington Nagbe's departure, and Celtic FC's...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Crew 2 announces End-of-2025 Roster Decisions | Columbus Crew Crew 2 announces End-of-2025 Roster Decisions

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

Celtic manager search: Columbus Crew boss Wilfried Nancy given permission to speak to Hoops over managerial vacancy Wilfried Nancy, the 2024 MLS Coach of the Year, has been given permission to speak to Celtic over the vacant managerial role; Nancy refused...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • SKY.COM

MLS to Align Calendar with Top Leagues Around the World | Columbus Crew 2027-2028 MLS Season to Begin in Late Summer, Culminate with Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in May

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

Four Columbus Crew players called up for November FIFA International Window | Columbus Crew COLUMBUS –Four Columbus Crew First Team players – goalkeepers Nicholas Hagen (Guatemala) and Patrick Schulte (United States); defender Trist...

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

What Wilfried Nancy, Issa Tall said about reports of Celtics FC's interest in Crew coach While Wilfried Nancy had no comment regarding reports of Celtics FC's interest in him, GM Issa Tall shared his perspective on the situation.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Sean Zawadzki - Suffers injury Zawadzki has been dropped from the USMNT due to a knee injury, accoridng to Brianna Mac Kay of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Zawadzki has been dropped from his national team for this international break, as the defender has been dealt an injury. This comes after Columbus was eliminated from the playoffs, with the defender suffering a knee injury in the loss to Cincinnati. With his season over, his full focus will be on next campaign, starting in all 30 appearances this campaign while recording two goals.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew eliminated from MLS Cup playoffs, Darlington Nagbe's career comes to an end Columbus Crew's 2025 season came to an end in Game 3 of their MLS playoff series vs FC Cincinnati, also marking the end of Darlington Nagbe'...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

WATCH: Brenner brace buries Columbus Crew | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Darlington Nagbe reflects after final match of incredible career | MLSSoccer.com As if a razor-thin, season-ending Audi MLS Cup Playoffs setback at the hands of their in-state rivals didn’t sting enough, Saturday’s 2-1 lo...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Thank you for your support | Columbus Crew Forever grateful to our Black & Gold Family Thank you for your support throughout the 2025 season and beyond. Although this is not how...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

Brenner scores 2 goals, Cincinnati beats Crew 2-1 to advance to East semifinals

Brenner Souza — known simply as “Brenner” — scored goals in the 67th and 86th minutes to help FC Cincinnati beat the Columbus Crew 2-1 and win the best-of-three series 2-1 in the f...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew scoreless in playoff elimination game | Live updates FC Cincinnati took the Oct. 27 Game 1, 1-0, while Columbus fired itself back into the series with a 4-0 romp in Game 2 on Nov. 2.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

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Brenner scores 2 goals, Cincinnati beats Crew 2-1 to advance to East semifinals