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Columbus Crew sign Henrik Rydström as head coach
Henrik Rydström, 49, hired to replace Wilfried Nancy following his move to Celtic; Rydström led Malmö FF to two league titles and a Swedish Cup victory.
- On Dec. 31, 2025, the Columbus Crew revealed Henrik Rydström as the new head coach, with multiple outlets reporting the club finalized a deal to hire him.
- After Wilfried Nancy's early-December exit to Celtic FC, Columbus Crew prioritized candidates' personalities and club care, traits Henrik Rydström displayed during interviews, the Haslam, Johnson and Edwards families said.
- Rydström brings proven success in Sweden, with Malmö FF reporting a 52-16-22 record, leading the 2023 Allsvenskan title, and having a decade of coaching experience including seven years as a Swedish head coach.
- The new staff list shows Henrik Rydström joined by assistant coach Theodor Olsson and First Team analyst Mak Pakhei, while Phil Boerger and Marc O’Neill remain as staff; club leaders expect Rydström to compete for titles.
- On the last day before the new year, Henrik Rydström was hired by Columbus Crew after his dismissal by Malmö FF despite two league titles and a Swedish Cup; both express eagerness for the 2026 season.
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Henrik Rydström, 49, has been appointed as the new head coach of MLS club Columbus Crew.
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Total News Sources21
Leaning Left9Leaning Right1Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution53% Left
Bias Distribution
- 53% of the sources lean Left
53% Left
L 53%
C 41%
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