Federico Higuain, a Columbus Crew legend, has been fired from his job as head coach of Crew 2 after an incident of "physical abuse and sexism" involving a referee. Pipa was not keen to issue an apology, but even that might not have saved him. Background: www.thedisrespected.com/oh-pipa-say-...

Oh, Pipa, say it ain't so

Federico Higuain accused of "physical abuse and sexism" after an incident with a female referee. A Crew 2 supporter group calls for him to be fired. What will Bez do? Also, it's NHL Exhibition Week, s...

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Yikes… #Crew96

Caleb Pongratz@calebpongratz.bsky.social · 3w ago

I’m told Columbus Crew 2 head coach Federico Higuaín is the coach at the center of the incident referenced in today’s PSRA statement. The incident occurred during Crew 2’s match against Huntsville City FC on Aug. 23. #Crew96 | #MLS

The visa paperwork for new #Crew96 LW Anass Zaroury has been completed. He will be on the bench tonight, wearing No. 21, for Crew-Orlando #USOpenCup SF at Fertilizer Field. Who knows? He might even be trotted out there.

If I hit the correct button, then the paywall is now down for the Monday post. Warm up for #Crew96 and their #USOpenCup match vs. Orlando City at Fertilizer Field with this short primer, thumbnail sketches of the semifinalists included: www.thedisrespected.com/careening-co...

Careening Columbus Crew kicked in the crotch

Maybe it's too much. Since Nov,. 8, 2025, when the Columbus Crew were eliminated from the playoffs with a 2-1 loss to the FCs in Cincinnati, 10 players off that roster have left via transfer, trade o...

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New column for paid subscribers posts at the website and hits inboxes early Mon. a.m. Have a nice day. #Crew96 www.thedisrespected.com/p/7aa48120-8...

Careening Columbus Crew kicked in the crotch

Maybe it's too much. Since Nov,. 8, 2025, when the Columbus Crew were eliminated from the playoffs with a 2-1 loss to the FCs in Cincinnati, 10 players off that roster have left via transfer, trade o...

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This team needs some real wingers. #Crew96

The first anniversary edition of The Weekly Dis, free to all, posts at the website and hits inboxes early Sat. a.m. Happy birthday. #Crew96 #CBJ www.thedisrespected.com/p/6be46055-b...

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Henrik Rydström was 5-7-4 (all competitions) when he was fired as coach of #Crew96 on May 17. His successor, Laurent Courtois, is 6-7-2 (all comps). What did Courtois want to change? Does he feel it's working? Here's Friday's presser ahead of #nyrb game in #CBus youtu.be/82JHbHZY2qM

What's the difference between Rydström and Courtois? Let's ask.

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Letdown

Charting the Columbus Crew's Laurent Courtois era as it nears the end of its fourth month (if you include the two-month World Cup break)

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#RydströmIn #IssaOut #Crew96

Anass Zaroury-to-CBus deal is progressing between #Crew96 and Panathinaikos of the Greek Super League. Zarouri, 25, is a Belgian of Moroccan descent. He is primarily a left winger. He has played pro in Belgium, England (Hull City), France, and for the Moroccan national team. Loan with option to buy.

Per @tombogert.bsky.social: Crew shelled out around $6M for this transfer; the fee did not go to Botafogo, which owes MLS millions after ignoring payments to other league clubs on previous transfers. Presumably, NYC and ATL got a taste of this deal. I'll soon follow up at thedisrespected.com

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Michael Arace@michaelarace1.bsky.social · last mo.

It's official. From #Crew96:

#Crew96 are working right up until midnight deadline, apparently. Source: They have interest in Belgian-born Anass Zarouri, 25, who has represented Morocco intenationally. Zarouri plays LW for Greek club Panathinaikos. Don't know if the Crew can get this deal done in time, but we shall see.

Source: Santi Rodriguez contract is done. Last piece is Int’l Clearance Transfer paperwork. I’d guess that official announcement from #Crew96 will come this afternoon and Rodríguez will be introduced tomorrow.

Another CB not coming to Columbus… #Crew96

Tom Bogert@tombogert.bsky.social · last mo.

🇺🇸 BREAKING: New England Revolution in advanced talks to sign USYNT center back Josh Wynder on loan from Benfica, per sources - Complicated deal but Revs working hard to get it done before deadline - Loan until summer www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...

BREAKING: Columbus Crew finalizing a deal to sign Uruguayan attacker Santi Rodriguez from Botafogo, per sources. Rodriguez, 26, will be a DP. Previously starred for NYCFC Deal through 2029/30 + club option for 2030/31

Tom Bogert@tombogert.bsky.social · last mo.

🇺🇾 Sources: Columbus Crew still in advanced talks to sign Uruguay attacker Santi Rodriguez from Botafogo. Deal is still on but not done yet. Crew optimistic but final details to sort. Would fill DP spot opened from Daniel Gazdag departure. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...

To answer @knaas.bsky.social: Disrespected Media source confirms that Santi Rodriguez is on a plane headed for Columbus. There is a world where the deal for his transfer from Botafogo gets done before he lands. I's being dotted, T's crossed. It's 96% done. #Crew96%

People genuinely thought Rydström was the problem 😂 #Crew96

That talk that Rydstrom thought the team was soft? The talk that seemingly contributed to him losing the locker room and FO? Yeah, he may have been right. #Crew96

Good thing we fired Rydström… #Crew96

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Can we stop pretending Gazdag is playing well now? #Crew96

Rumors have been swirling for 24 hours about Daniel Gazdag going from #Crew96 to Vancouver. Some reputable people are fanning the flames. I can say there's something to the rumors. I can't say what a potential deal might look like, or even whether it'll get done. But there is more than smoke here.

Manuel Veth@manuelveth.bsky.social · 2mo ago

There is a crazy rumour out there that the Whitecaps could trade Ryan Gauld to the Crew for Gazdag. Sources have vehemently denied that one to me. Gazdag to the Whitecaps talks are still on though. #VWFC

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Vancouver Insider@vancouverinsider.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🚨🔜 #VWFC are set to acquire Dániel Gazdag, will sign as a NON-Designated Player, and will arrive on a free transfer. The 30-year-old Hungarian has spent last two seasons at Columbus Crew following standout campaigns at Philadelphia Union, much needed midfield reinforcement for Vancouver.

Long-rumored loan agreement to send F Gonzalo Tapia from São Paulo to the Columbus Crew is finally done, per source. Tapia will fill an international slot but he will not be a DP. #Crew96 GM Issa Tall has a temporary DP slot to replace Wessam Abou Ali (knee) and is looking to fill it in this window.

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