Columbus Crew fire coach Henrik Rydstrom less than halfway through his debut season
The Columbus Crew has terminated coach Henrik Rydstrom's contract after a disappointing start to his first season. Alongside Rydstrom, assistant coach Theodor Olsson and analyst Mak Pakhei were also let go. Laurent Courtois has been appointed as the interim head coach as the team seeks to improve its performance.
- ▪Henrik Rydstrom was fired less than halfway through his debut season as head coach of the Columbus Crew.
- ▪The Crew's current record stands at 3 wins, 7 losses, and 4 draws, placing them 13th in the Eastern Conference.
- ▪Laurent Courtois, who previously coached Montreal, will take over as the interim head coach.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 22:11:13 +0000 |
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