Announced on December 6, 2021, Columbus Crew 2 is Columbus Crew’s Second Team, slated to play in MLS NEXT Pro starting with the 2022 inaugural season. A developmental team promoting community involvement, Crew 2 completes the Black & Gold player pathway, which begins with Crew Academy and ends with the Crew’s First Team.Crew 2 is set to play its home matches at Historic Crew Stadium, the first soccer-specific stadium in the United States, which served as the home of the Crew’s First Team from 1999-2021. Crew 2 is set to train at the OhioHealth Performance Center, which serves as the training center for the Crew, Crew 2 and Crew Academy.

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Crew 2 approaches Decision Day, MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs 

Crew 2 approaches Decision Day, MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs 

Fresh off a 4-0 demolition of FC Cincinnati 2 this past Sunday in the Heck is Plausible Derby, the Capybaras return home to the Ohio capital this Sunday for MLS NEXT Pro’s Decision Day as they take on Atlanta United 2. The final game for Crew 2 of the 2023
Columbus Crew 2 Signs Defender Diego Almeida 

Columbus Crew 2 Signs Defender Diego Almeida 

COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew 2 has signed defender Diego Almeida. The 19-year-old defender joins the Black & Gold after most recently spending time with Spanish La Liga side FC Barcelona’s Under-19 team. “Diego is a promising young center back, and we are excited to welcome him to Columbus,” said Crew

16 September 2023
Crew Academy’s Player Development pathway embodies One Club mentality  

Crew Academy’s Player Development pathway embodies One Club mentality  

Wilfried Nancy’s tenure is certainly off to a solid start. The Columbus Crew is sitting in a playoff position, plays an exciting brand of soccer, and has the best attack in MLS. Nice. Coinciding with Nancy joining the club in January 2023, the Crew have embarked on a "One Club"

09 September 2023
Columbus Crew 2 Sign Goalkeeper Stanislav Lapkes 

Columbus Crew 2 Sign Goalkeeper Stanislav Lapkes 

COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew 2 has signed Crew Academy goalkeeper Stanislav “Stas” Lapkes to an MLS NEXT Pro professional contract. “Stas is a promising young goalkeeper who has made great progress with the Crew Academy and with Crew 2. We are excited to sign him to his first professional contract

07 September 2023
HIGHLIGHTS: Inter Miami CF II vs. Columbus Crew 2 | September 04, 2023
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HIGHLIGHTS: Inter Miami CF II vs. Columbus Crew 2 | September 04, 2023

03 September 2023
HIGHLIGHTS: Orlando City B vs. Columbus Crew 2 | August 28, 2023
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HIGHLIGHTS: Orlando City B vs. Columbus Crew 2 | August 28, 2023

28 August 2023