Tim Bezbatchenko has been named president of global soccer for Haslam Sports Group in charge of MLS’s Columbus Crew, the Columbus NWSL team that will start in 2028 and HSG’s future investments in domestic and global soccer.
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U.S. Open Cup: Crew and Rapids advance to semifinals
The semifinal dates are set: Columbus vs. Orlando City and Colorado vs. St. Louis City,
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Crew ousts Swedish coach Henrik Rydström after 14 games
The Columbus Crew became the fourth MLS team to make a coaching change in the first three months of the 2026 season.
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On a Roll: Four MLS players to keep an eye on this weekend
We’re in for another full slate of MLS action this weekend! Here are five players you should be keeping a close eye on on Matchday 7! Matt Turner (New England Revolution)Up Next: Saturday, May 2, 7:30 pm ET — vs. Charlotte. 📺 Apple TV Is Matt Turner back? After returning to New England from a frustrating […]
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Columbus awarded NWSL’s 18th franchise
The NWSL has awarded an expansion team to Columbus, which will begin play in 2028 along with a new team in Atlanta
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On a roll: Four MLS players to keep an eye on this weekend
The players have been shining for LAFC, Columbus, San Jose and Charlotte.
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Five MLS impact players to keep an eye on this weekend
With the MLS season in full swing, we’re looking at five players that you should keep a close eye on in Matchday 4.
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Two players handed lifetime MLS bans for gambling
MLS has banned Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for life for violating the league’s gambling policy.
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Max Arfsten on his Fresno youth soccer, college ball, and playing outside back for the USA
In 2025, Arfsten led the USMNT field players in starts (16) and minutes (1,085) — and did so as an outlier in this era of American soccer.
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Crew hires Swede Henrik Rydström to replace Wilfried Nancy
The Columbus Crew hired 49-year-old Swede Henrik Rydström as its new head coach to replace Wilfried Nancy, who moved to Celtic.