A MESSAGE TO CREW SUPPORTERS FROM GENERAL MANAGER ISSA TALL:
We are proud of our team’s efforts in 2025 because we showed resiliency when facing adversity and remained committed to authentically being ourselves – we are the Crew, and we hold ourselves to a special standard and core values. This was clear during the final stretch of the season, including the expectation and desire for more after three hard-fought playoff matches. While we fell short this season, our goal every year remains to contend for championships for our supporters and Columbus.
The Columbus Crew is a truly special Club. We have exceptional leadership who are consistently investing in our roster and world-class facilities, a core group of players and support staff who know the commitment it takes to win in this league and a fan base and city that are incredibly passionate about our sport.
We knew Wilfried moving to another club was likely at some point, and we are well positioned for the future. As part of this process, we had an evolving list of top talent readily available and have also been directly contacted by a significant number of interested prospects. We have already started discussions with candidates for the Crew’s next head coach, all of which have consistently expressed it’s a coveted position in our league. It speaks volumes to the success we have collectively built, alongside our fans.
As we prepare for 2026 and what’s next for our Club, our players are working hard on their offseason programming, and the support staff is diligently planning to ensure everyone is ready for the start of the year.
We will not stand still. We will continue to push our Club forward in every way, on and off the pitch.
We look forward to kicking off the upcoming season with the league’s best fans. As always, thanks for your Massive support.
Issa