Evan Bush - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Will retire after 2026 season Bush announced Thursday that he will retire following the 2026 campaign.

Impact Bush projects as a depth option in goal for Columbus before ending his playing career. However, it wouldn't be surpising if he gets the chance to play in any of the final two games of the regular season to end his career on the pitch and not on the bench.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew re-sign goalkeeper Evan Bush | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed The Columbus Crew have re-signed veteran goalkeeper Evan Bush for the 2026 season, the club announced Thu...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Columbus Crew re-sign goalkeeper Evan Bush | Columbus Crew MLS veteran returns for sixth season with Black & Gold

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

Re-signs with Columbus Bush re-signed with the Crew on a one-year deal for the 2026 MLS season, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Bush and the Crew were in negotiations over a new deal, and both parties have reached an agreement to extend the goalkeeper's tenure for another season. Bush figures to remain as a backup option between the posts for the Crew.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Bush recorded six saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Chicago Fire.

Impact Bush made his first start since July 6 on Saturday and was under pressure from start to finish. He faced eight shots on target, saving six but conceding twice in the loss. If he starts again Saturday it will be another difficult matchup at Orlando, a side which has scored 58 goals through 30 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady records second straight clean sheet and the Fire beat the Crew 2-0

Andrew Gutman and Hugo Cuypers each scored, Chris Brady recorded his second straight clean sheet, and the Chicago Fire beat the Columbus Crew 2-0 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

One save in draw Bush had one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Bush turned aside one of two shots on target Sunday as Columbia's played to a 1-1 draw at Seattle. Over four starting appearances during which his fellow Columbus goalkeepers Patrick Schulte (oblique) and Nicholas Hagen (undisclosed) have been unavailable due to injury, the veteran keeper has made four saves and three clearances while conceding just three goals and recording one clean sheet. If Bush remains the lone healthy goalkeeper on the Columbus roster, his next opportunity will come Saturday when Columbus travel to take-on rivals Cincinnati.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei taken off field in ambulance as Sounders and Crew play to 1-1 tie

Paul Rothrock scored a goal for Seattle in the 43rd minute and the Sounders and the Columbus Crew played to a 1-1 tie

JULY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Keeps easy clean sheet Sunday Bush had no saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Bush did not face a single shot on target Sunday, the second time in his four starts this season where his defense completely shut out the opponent. It was Bush's third consecutive start with Patrick Schulte (oblique) and Nicholas Hagen (undisclosed) out. If both remain out Sunday at Seattle, Bush will face a slightly more favorable matchup versus a side that has scored 27 goals through 19 matches this season.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in Wednesday's win Bush made one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Bush made his second straight start Wednesday with Patrick Schulte (oblique) and Nicolas Hagen (national team) both out and conceded one goal in a win once again. He had an easy day as he faced just two shots on target versus a struggling Atlanta side. Schulte has a chance to return for Sunday's important match versus Philadelphia, but if he is forced to miss Bush will likely make another start.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacen Russell-Rowe scores 2 goals to help Crew beat Atlanta 3-1

Jacen Russell-Rowe scored two goals, the 22-year-old’s first multi-goal game in MLS, Andrés Herrera scored his first goal of the season in the 23rd minute, and the Columbus Crew be...

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Concedes once in win Bush registered two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Bush made just his second start of the season Saturday with both Patrick Schulte (oblique) and Nicolas Hagen (international duty) out. Bush conceded an early goal to Daniel Rios, but kept Vancouver out of the net for the remainder of the match. With the next match coming on Wednesday versus Atlanta, there's a good chance Bush will start again.

JUNE 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Easy day in first start Bush made no saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against New York City FC.

Impact Bush made his first start of the season Saturday with Patrick Schulte away with the United States national team. Bush's defense made his day very easy as the unit did not allow a single shot on target through the 90 minutes. Schulte should be back in time for Saturday's trip to D.C. United, so Bush will likely return back to the bench.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew re-sign goalkeeper Evan Bush | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed Columbus Crew have re-signed veteran goalkeeper Evan Bush through the 2025 season, the club announced Tue...

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Returning to Columbus Bush is returning to Columbus, on a contract for 2025, the club announced.

Impact Bush was out of contract with the club but remained in negotiations. Those negotiations were evidently fruitful as he now returns to the club on a new one-year deal. The goalkeeper will now be a depth option once more in 2025, likely seeing limited minutes.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of contract Bush is out of contract for Columbus, but is currently under contract negotiations with the club.

Impact Bush spent most of the season injured with an arm injury, making just two appearances this campaign. He had not played a full campaign since 2019 during his time with Montreal, having been a backup the last five campaigns. Even if the keeper gets resigned, he will remain a third string option for Columbus, with both Patrick Schulte and Nicholas Hagen returning for 2025.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Bush (arm) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's clash with RBNY.

Impact Bush will look to be an option for Columbus following surgery on his arm. He will remain a back up option once fit, with Patrick Schulte the number one choice for the side.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Able to train Bush (arm) was able to return to training ahead of Saturday's match against New England, according to Brianna Mac Kay of the Dispatched Alerts.

Impact Bush is back on the grass after undergoing arm surgery. He will continue to be the team's backup goalkeeper, though is questionable for Saturday's game.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Setback following surgery Bush underwent arm surgery back in April and has suffered a set back during his recovery, per his social media.

Impact Bush is not expected to return anytime soon following a setback from his arm surgery. He had been the third string goalkeeper for Columbus, having appeared just twice this season.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Bush suffered an injury and subbed out in the 35th minute of Saturday's 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake, reports Antonio Fonseca of Deportes PL.

Impact With Patrick Schulte ruled out, Bush saw another start in goal, but only lasted 35 minutes before leaving the match with an injury. He was replaced by Nicholas Hagen, who made his first MLS debut. If Schulte cannot return for Saturday, then Hagen is set for the starting role for the clash with the Timbers.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice Bush conceded twice and made three saves in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC.

Impact Bush was making his first MLS appearance since 2021 and was the only goalkeeper in the match day squad with Patrick Schulte away with the under-23 national team. Columbus' no.1 is expected back for Saturday's match against Nashville, meaning Bush is likely to return to the bench.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew re-sign goalkeeper Evan Bush ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed The Columbus Crew have re-signed goalkeeper Evan Bush for the 2022 MLS season with an option for 2023, th...

JANUARY 10, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Re-signs with Columbus Bush has signed a one-year contract with the Crew with the option to extend for an additional year, the club announced Monday.

Impact Bush has re-signed with Columbus as the backup goalkeeper to Eloy Room through 2022 at least. The 35-year-old kept one clean sheet in four MLS games last season.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes half of attempts on net Bush made three saves and conceded three goals during the 3-0 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday.

Impact Bush had some great saves, but he ultimately had an off night. In what marked his fourth appearance and start of the season, Bush has now conceded six goals in that span and he has only made seven saves. The keeper certainly does not get any help from his backline either and it showed here. Until he can gain consistent form, he is a hard pass in most formats.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts and makes three saves Bush made three saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over Montreal.

Impact Bush started for the third time in the season, first since early July, and helped them earn the home win. The goalie has one clean sheet in the season, and will likely start again when they visit Philadelphia on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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