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How Darlington Nagbe’s Stellar Career Should Change How Fans View the MLS

Darlington Nagbe made a name for himself across the MLS with various clubs as a top player in the league. Though outside fans wouldn’t view him as a legend due to never leaving the MLS for a top European league, he is viewed as a league legend because of it.

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Is Columbus Crew DP Daniel Gazdag a $4.5 Million Dollar Bust? The Playoffs Could Mean the Difference Between Success and Failure

When the Columbus Crew paid a reported $4.5 million to pry Dániel Gazdag away from the Philadelphia Union this spring, the move was sold as immediate roster improvement.

Darlington Nagbe News / Yardbarker / October 7

Farewell to Darlington Nagbe, one of MLS's undisputed greats

After 15 record-breaking seasons, one of Major League Soccer's most storied careers is coming to an end.

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Can you name every player to take home the Ballon d'Or -- the award for the best soccer player in the world -- since 1995?

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Columbus Crew News / Field Level Media / October 7

Four-time champ Darlington Nagbe retiring after 15 MLS seasons

Columbus Crew midfielder and four-time MLS Cup champion Darlington Nagbe will retire at the end of the season, the player and club announced Tuesday. Nagbe, 35, ranks fifth in MLS history with 444 regular-season matches and has tallied 38 goals and 48 assists since being drafted No.

Darlington Nagbe News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Prayers Pour In as MLS Legend Announced Unexpected Retirement

When Darlington Nagbe was drafted by the Portland Timbers as the second overall pick in 2011, not many had envisioned the Ohio native to be a future MLS legend.

Columbus Crew News / Extratime Talk / October 7

Contenders to Clinging On: Columbus Crew’s Stunning Fall

This MLS season has been eventful for every team in the playoffs or still in the race with one game to go. Nothing has been more intriguing than the Columbus Crew’s stunning fall from the top of the conference to the last team in.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / October 2

Orlando City, Columbus Crew meet in pivotal pre-playoff matchup

Orlando City and the Columbus Crew will meet in Central Florida on Saturday night in a match that will be critical for both teams' playoff positioning.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 27

Crew lose to Fire, but earn playoff spot following Red Bulls loss

The slumping Columbus Crew lost to host Chicago Fire on Saturday but still clinched a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference. Although the Crew (13-8-11, 50 points) have just one win in their past seven matches, they secured a spot just after halftime of their match when New York City FC's 3-2 win over the New York Red Bulls went final.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 26

Ailing Crew look to heat up against Fire

The slumping and injury-plagued Columbus Crew play at the Chicago Fire on Saturday minus several top players. The Crew (13-7-11, 50 points) will be without

Diego Rossi News / Extratime Talk / September 25

Diego Rossi’s Setback Could Shift Columbus Crew’s Playoff Path

Injuries can derail a team’s playoff hopes if they affect his play on the pitch or keep him off of it completely. Diego Rossi’s setback, which will keep him out of Saturday’s game, could impact the Crew as their situation has become desperate.

Diego Rossi News / Field Level Media / September 16

High-scoring Crew must adapt without Diego Rossi vs. NYCFC

The Columbus Crew's push for playoff positioning took a serious blow with the news Monday that leading scorer Diego Rossi will miss two to four weeks with a hamstring injury.

Columbus Crew News / Extratime Talk / September 12

Columbus Crew’s Playoff Push in Trouble After Recent Struggles

The Columbus Crew have been one of the league’s premier squads since Wilfried Nancy became the manager in the capital of Ohio. A MLS Cup Championship two seasons ago and the League Cup last year have put them in the title conversation.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / August 21

Columbus, New England aim to get back on track

The Columbus Crew and New England Revolution meet Saturday knowing playoff position is not the most pressing concern. Neither has played well for long stretches and their postseason aspirations, while different, are becoming harder to envision.

Columbus Crew News / Field Level Media / August 1

Leagues Cup roundup: Diego Rossi, Crew earn win over Puebla

Diego Rossi scored his second tournament goal and assisted another as the Columbus Crew earned a 3-1 victory over visiting Puebla on Friday night to begin Matchday 2 of Leagues Cup Phase One.

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Columbus Crew News / FirstSportz / July 31

Josh Williams Breaks Silence on Kaulig Racing Axe Before Playoffs

On Wednesday, Kaulig Racing dropped a bombshell after announcing the release of Josh Williams from the team. Williams drove the No. 11 Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series.

Columbus Crew News / ESPN / July 26

Crew sign Palestine striker, CWC star Abou Ali

The Columbus Crew signed Palestine international striker Wessam Abou Ali for an undisclosed transfer fee on Saturday.

Columbus Crew News / Field Level Media / July 26

Crew acquire striker Wessam Abou Ali as DP

The Columbus Crew acquired striker Wessam Abou Ali for an undisclosed transfer fee on Saturday. Multiple reports said the MLS club paid $7.5 million to land the Egyptian Premier League star.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / July 25

How results from MLS All-Star Game will impact rest of the season

The game’s takeaways will impact the season’s second half as FC Cincinnati’s Brazilian star Evander dominated the Skills Challenge, and LAFC’s Denis Bouanga, Columbus Crew attacker Diego Rossi and Vancouver Whitecaps netminder Yohei Takaoka all made solid contributions.

No Messi, no problem: MLS thumps Liga MX in All-Star Game

Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba suspended for skipping MLS All-Star Game

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Columbus Crew News / The42 / July 16

Jake Morris: 'It’s just really sweet. It will bring the group on a massive amount'

The Tipperary vice-captain attributes the best year of his career to being granted greater freedom to roam.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 6

Sounders, Crew play to 1-1 draw

Paul Rothrock scored in the 43rd minute and the Seattle Sounders forged a 1-1 tie with the visiting Columbus Crew on Sunday. Rothrock's third marker of the season came as the result of some brilliance by Kalani Kossi-Rienzi.

Columbus Crew News / ESPN / July 1

Report: Crew owner sells stake valued at $900m

Haslam Sports Group has sold a 10% stake in the Columbus Crew to the Edwards family at a franchise valuation of $900 million, Sportico reported Tuesday.

Columbus Crew News / Field Level Media / July 1

Crew owner sells stake in club at $900M valuation

Haslam Sports Group has sold a 10 percent stake in the Columbus Crew to the Edwards family at a franchise valuation of $900 million, Sportico reported Tuesday.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / June 29

Crew turn the tables by blanking Union

Mohamed Farsi scored in the second minute of first-half stoppage time Sunday night, and the Columbus Crew shut down the visiting Philadelphia Union for a 1-0 win.

Cucho Hernandez News / Yardbarker / February 4

Cucho Hernandez's Europe move is frustrating for MLS

After an unassailable three seasons in Major League Soccer, the Columbus Crew's Cucho Hernandez is on the move. His departure comes with layers of frustration for the league.

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Columbus Crew News / Yardbarker / October 14