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Columbus Crew Fires Coach Rydström, Names Courtois Interim

5/18/2026

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Columbus Crew fired head coach Henrik Rydström on May 17, 2026 after a 3-4-7 start.
General manager Issa Tall said poor results, a mismatched style, and low cohesion prompted the move.
Tall promoted assistant Laurent Courtois, who joined on Jan. 13, 2026, to interim head coach.
Injuries to Wessam Abou Ali and the sale of Russell-Row left the Crew striker-less and four points from a playoff spot with 20 games left.

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Columbus Crew fired head coach Henrik Rydström on May 17, 2026 after a 3-4-7 start.
General manager Issa Tall said poor results, a mismatched style, and low cohesion prompted the move.
Tall promoted assistant Laurent Courtois, who joined on Jan. 13, 2026, to interim head coach.
Injuries to Wessam Abou Ali and the sale of Russell-Row left the Crew striker-less and four points from a playoff spot with 20 games left.