COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew Homegrown midfielder Taha Habroune has been named to Head Coach Steve Cherundolo’s U.S. Under-23 Men’s National Team roster for a training camp in Spain from Nov. 9-17 during the November FIFA international window. The camp is part of the team’s ongoing preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
The Columbus, Ohio, native has tallied eight goals in 36 appearances across the U-17 to U-21 levels. Habroune represented the U.S. at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup and made five appearances (two starts), notching a goal in the USA’s 9-1 over New Caledonia on Sept. 30. He also competed at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, playing in all three group stage matches (two starts) and helped propel the U.S. into the knockout rounds. In the Round of 16 match against Germany, Habroune scored the opening goal for the U-17s in a 3-2 loss to the eventual champions.
Habroune has started 27 of his 32 regular season appearances this season, recording career highs with five goals and four assists. He also helped the Black & Gold reach the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final, making five appearances and contributing one assist. Since becoming the 21st Homegrown Player signing in Club history on Jan. 17, 2024, Habroune has made 55 regular season appearances (33 starts), tallying six goals and six assists. The 20-year-old has also appeared in seven Leagues Cup matches (five starts), recording four assists, the second-most in Club history. On Oct. 20, Habroune was named to the 2026 MLS 22 Under 22 list, which recognizes the league’s top young domestic and international players. It marked his second consecutive year earning the honor.
Habroune and the U-23s face Scotland on Nov. 15 and Ukraine on Nov. 17 at Pinatar Arena in San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain.
