Columbus Crew

Ecuador's team is using the Columbus Crew's training facilities at Historic Crew Stadium as its home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tim Bezbatchenko was announced Friday morning as Haslam Sports Group's president of global soccer. The Westerville native will supervise the Columbus Crew, the new national women's soccer team coming to Columbus in 2028 and any other future teams.

A resident told Columbus City Council that park employees removed a child from an unoccupied turf field at Kilbourne Run Sports Park. The fields rent at $250 for two hours.

Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin said he doesn't expect a unanimous vote of support from council. Mayor Andrew Ginther did back the plan after council gave his initial idea the cold shoulder.

Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin said a ticket tax is a better way to pay for a soccer training facility than using city capital dollars.

Billionaires Jimmy and Dee Haslam are seeking $50 million from Columbus City Council and Franklin County to help fund their effort to bring a National Women's Soccer League club to Columbus.

Two former Columbus Crew players were banned for life Monday by Major League Soccer for gambling on soccer, including bets involving their own matches.

Last season, the Columbus Crew was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by rival FC Cincinnati. This year, the team has a new coach and a new team captain.

Nancy lost his first four games in charge, including a League Cup final, and six out of eight in total.

Henrik Rydström, 49, replaces Wilfried Nancy. Rydstrom last coached Malmo, a team in Sweden's top division.