Collin Johnson
@collinjohnson.org
Beer lawyer, Ohio Native | Northwestern and Marquette alum | Crew SC and USMNT fan | Write for @MassiveReport | Opinions are my own | 6'8*
*standing on top of a one foot tall box
He/Him
*standing on top of a one foot tall box
He/Him
The first #Crew96 match is in 18 days and you still cannot buy the new jersey (which also hasn't been released yet). Always a huge failing by MLS to screw up the jersey availability timeline so badly.
February 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The first #Crew96 match is in 18 days and you still cannot buy the new jersey (which also hasn't been released yet). Always a huge failing by MLS to screw up the jersey availability timeline so badly.
Genuinely shocked by this fee. Convert it (and Hinestroza's sell on) to GAM and let's roll. #Crew96
🇨🇦 BREAKING: Toulouse FC is finalizing a deal to sign Canada int’l forward Jacen Russell-Rowe from the Columbus Crew, per sources.
Fee around $2.5m + add ons + sell-on clause.
JRR was out of contract at end of year. He wanted move to Europe and is getting it.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Fee around $2.5m + add ons + sell-on clause.
JRR was out of contract at end of year. He wanted move to Europe and is getting it.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Sources: Canada, Columbus forward Russell-Rowe moving to Toulouse
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Genuinely shocked by this fee. Convert it (and Hinestroza's sell on) to GAM and let's roll. #Crew96
Of course it's Toulouse, but you HAVE to take that fee #Crew96
🇨🇦 Sources: FC Toulouse submitted a bid around $2m + add-ons to Columbus Crew for Canadian int'l Jacen Russell-Rowe.
Russell-Rowe's contract expires up at end of year.
Russell-Rowe, 23, had 9g/2a in ~2,000 mins last year for Crew. Wants to go to Europe
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Russell-Rowe's contract expires up at end of year.
Russell-Rowe, 23, had 9g/2a in ~2,000 mins last year for Crew. Wants to go to Europe
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Sources: Toulouse bids for Columbus, Canada forward Russell-Rowe
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Of course it's Toulouse, but you HAVE to take that fee #Crew96
I like JRR but this is a no brainer deal for #Crew96. The job was his to grab last year and while he showed flashes, he never was able to get a grasp on the spot.
🇨🇦 Columbus Crew and Canada int'l forward Jacen Russell-Rowe is a player of interest abroad before January transfer window closes.
I'm told a Ligue 1 club is among those with serious interest. One to watch over next week.
Contract expires at end of 2026.
I'm told a Ligue 1 club is among those with serious interest. One to watch over next week.
Contract expires at end of 2026.
January 25, 2026 at 11:14 PM
I like JRR but this is a no brainer deal for #Crew96. The job was his to grab last year and while he showed flashes, he never was able to get a grasp on the spot.
Glad to see #MLS continuing its tradition of jerseys not being released until the season practically starts. Very smart to not let people buy things they'd like to buy!
January 14, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Glad to see #MLS continuing its tradition of jerseys not being released until the season practically starts. Very smart to not let people buy things they'd like to buy!
A quick happy birthday to every horse in the northern hemisphere
January 2, 2026 at 5:24 AM
A quick happy birthday to every horse in the northern hemisphere
Part of me had hoped for a Nancy reunion but the Rydström appointment is an important one. #Crew96 is more than one person and that's what moving forward says. Succeed or fail this is a positive step for the club.
December 31, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Part of me had hoped for a Nancy reunion but the Rydström appointment is an important one. #Crew96 is more than one person and that's what moving forward says. Succeed or fail this is a positive step for the club.
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I saw something wild the other day.
Four of the last Five permanent Columbus Crew head coaches have reached the MLS Cup Final. The other won the Supporter’s Shield.
We win trophies. Columbus is the most consistent trophy winning team in MLS.
Four of the last Five permanent Columbus Crew head coaches have reached the MLS Cup Final. The other won the Supporter’s Shield.
We win trophies. Columbus is the most consistent trophy winning team in MLS.
December 31, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I saw something wild the other day.
Four of the last Five permanent Columbus Crew head coaches have reached the MLS Cup Final. The other won the Supporter’s Shield.
We win trophies. Columbus is the most consistent trophy winning team in MLS.
Four of the last Five permanent Columbus Crew head coaches have reached the MLS Cup Final. The other won the Supporter’s Shield.
We win trophies. Columbus is the most consistent trophy winning team in MLS.
Liking this hire a lot and really hope it kills the rumors of the James Rodriguez deal. Love James but not on #Crew96
Once again, Keith Naas beats the press, including thedistrespected.com.
Per source, #Crew96 are in the process are finalizing a deal to make Rydstrom their next coach.
A formal announcement could come today.
An introduction, later.
Per source, #Crew96 are in the process are finalizing a deal to make Rydstrom their next coach.
A formal announcement could come today.
An introduction, later.
December 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Liking this hire a lot and really hope it kills the rumors of the James Rodriguez deal. Love James but not on #Crew96
This Milwaukee-based #Crew96 fan likes this division
MLS news: in 2027 Minnesota United will definitely be in a new division with Chicago, St Louis, Kansas City, Cincinnati and Columbus
who knows when this will be officially announced but I got my info from 2 people inside the league today
who knows when this will be officially announced but I got my info from 2 people inside the league today
December 16, 2025 at 11:37 PM
This Milwaukee-based #Crew96 fan likes this division
The two biggest #MLS days of the season (conference finals and MLS Cup) being on the two most important days college football days of the season have turned me all the way in favor of the schedule change.
December 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The two biggest #MLS days of the season (conference finals and MLS Cup) being on the two most important days college football days of the season have turned me all the way in favor of the schedule change.
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills re: the calendar change. The conference finals were literally against the biggest college football weekend of the regular season and were an absolute after-thought to the vast majority of MLS #fans. That's a bad thing!
We asked, you answered.
Our 2025 MLS fan survey results are out, with responses from nearly 3,500 fans voicing their opinion on the state of the league, roster rules, the calendar shift, and more.
Read here ⤵️
Our 2025 MLS fan survey results are out, with responses from nearly 3,500 fans voicing their opinion on the state of the league, roster rules, the calendar shift, and more.
Read here ⤵️
MLS Fan Survey: Supporters weigh in on calendar switch, roster rules, and Lionel Messi
Nearly 3,500 fans from 33 countries gave their opinions on the state of Major League Soccer in our third annual fan survey
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills re: the calendar change. The conference finals were literally against the biggest college football weekend of the regular season and were an absolute after-thought to the vast majority of MLS #fans. That's a bad thing!
Big offseason for #Crew96. We'll get to see if Issa Tall's slow pace was due to Nancy's reluctance to add players (I have a hunch some of it was) and if they can retool the team in a way that makes 2026 a fun year (if not a competitive one).
It’s official. Wilfried Nancy has departed #Crew96 to take the reigns at Celtic.
December 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Big offseason for #Crew96. We'll get to see if Issa Tall's slow pace was due to Nancy's reluctance to add players (I have a hunch some of it was) and if they can retool the team in a way that makes 2026 a fun year (if not a competitive one).
Feeling extremely Alien v Predator about this one. Whoever wins we lose. #Crew96
“Obviously, it's the GOAT, Messi, all that. But I feel like when he comes to Cincinnati, it's a bit different.”
Garys, Herons - fun match in store for Sunday, and one with a bit of history behind it: One of North America's best games, in any competition, in 2023:
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
Garys, Herons - fun match in store for Sunday, and one with a bit of history behind it: One of North America's best games, in any competition, in 2023:
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
FC Cincinnati & Inter Miami brace for
Even though the question touched on tender old scar tissue, FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan was a good sport about it.
www.mlssoccer.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Feeling extremely Alien v Predator about this one. Whoever wins we lose. #Crew96
Honestly, I don't think this is a huge deal. Playoffs in May is cool. I'll miss the June games in Columbus but I would LOVE for a Thanksgiving weekend slate before the winter break. #Crew96
This schedule competes against CFB/NFL just about as much as the current one.
This schedule competes against CFB/NFL just about as much as the current one.
BREAKING: MLS owners have voted and passed a schedule change. The league will run from the late summer months through May.
This is due to start in summer of 2027. MLS will take winter break in Jan/Feb
More from @paultenorio.bsky.social on the ground at BOG meeting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
This is due to start in summer of 2027. MLS will take winter break in Jan/Feb
More from @paultenorio.bsky.social on the ground at BOG meeting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS owners vote to flip schedule to European calendar, change format starting in 2027
MLS will soon align with leagues that play from the fall to the spring after a transformational decision made by its owners
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Honestly, I don't think this is a huge deal. Playoffs in May is cool. I'll miss the June games in Columbus but I would LOVE for a Thanksgiving weekend slate before the winter break. #Crew96
This schedule competes against CFB/NFL just about as much as the current one.
This schedule competes against CFB/NFL just about as much as the current one.
The best player in MLS and #Crew96 history. So thankful he chose Columbus
BREAKING: Columbus Crew midfielder and MLS legend Darlington Nagbe is retiring after the 2025 MLS season, per sources.
Nagbe, 35, is a four-time MLS Cup winner (2015, 2018, 2020, 2023) with three clubs (Portland, Atlanta, Columbus).
One of MLS's best-ever midfielders 👏
Nagbe, 35, is a four-time MLS Cup winner (2015, 2018, 2020, 2023) with three clubs (Portland, Atlanta, Columbus).
One of MLS's best-ever midfielders 👏
October 6, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The best player in MLS and #Crew96 history. So thankful he chose Columbus
Bummed that the #Crew96 season is probably over but I also disagree with those who wanted a Morris replacement. We want Taha to be that guy. Taha won't be that guy if he doesn't get to play and make mistakes on the field.
September 18, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Bummed that the #Crew96 season is probably over but I also disagree with those who wanted a Morris replacement. We want Taha to be that guy. Taha won't be that guy if he doesn't get to play and make mistakes on the field.
For my money, Michael Bradley is the best box-to-box midfielder in USMNT history.
In defense of Michael Bradley, whose long and distinguished and bizarrely vitriol-inducing USMNT career will be honored tomorrow. (And whose body of work really never should have required defending in the first place.)
Column @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Column @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Steely and strangely divisive, Michael Bradley’s playing career cut to the id of US soccer fandom
US Soccer will belatedly honor one of its most accomplished players on Saturday – as good a time as any to re-assess his groundbreaking career
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
For my money, Michael Bradley is the best box-to-box midfielder in USMNT history.
My biggest secret is that Michael Bradley is my favorite USMNT player of all time. Sorry #Crew96.
🇺🇸 151 International Caps
🇺🇸 48 Matches as Captain
🇺🇸 2x World Cup Veteran
🇺🇸 2x Gold Cup Champion
On September 6th in NJ, we're celebrating the career of Michael Bradley! 🫡
ALL INFO » ussoc.cr/MB4
🇺🇸 48 Matches as Captain
🇺🇸 2x World Cup Veteran
🇺🇸 2x Gold Cup Champion
On September 6th in NJ, we're celebrating the career of Michael Bradley! 🫡
ALL INFO » ussoc.cr/MB4
August 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
My biggest secret is that Michael Bradley is my favorite USMNT player of all time. Sorry #Crew96.
Did #Crew96 ever grab the additional international slot they needed for Abou Ali? They briefly had two open but sold one to Houston (the one they received in the Dejuan Jones trade). Picard will take up one slot so unless they are able to move off of Camacho (or someone else) they'll need a slot.
August 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Did #Crew96 ever grab the additional international slot they needed for Abou Ali? They briefly had two open but sold one to Houston (the one they received in the Dejuan Jones trade). Picard will take up one slot so unless they are able to move off of Camacho (or someone else) they'll need a slot.
Reposted by Collin Johnson
If you hated the Euro final can I just suggest whatever on earth has occurred in Ecuador today
August 2, 2025 at 11:43 PM
If you hated the Euro final can I just suggest whatever on earth has occurred in Ecuador today
I really like Max, but with Nancy's background getting production from almost anyone in the wingback slot and the pipeline including Picard, Brown, and potentially Prince Forfor there really is no reason to keep Max from getting his chance in Europe. #Crew96
🇺🇸🏴 BREAKING: Middlesbrough submit an offer around $3m (£2.25m) to the Columbus Crew for USMNT wingback Max Arfsten, per sources.
No word on if the Crew will entertain the offer yet. Toulouse had a bid rejected earlier this summer.
With @jacobsben.bsky.social www.givemesport.com/middlesbroug...
No word on if the Crew will entertain the offer yet. Toulouse had a bid rejected earlier this summer.
With @jacobsben.bsky.social www.givemesport.com/middlesbroug...
Middlesbrough bid for USMNT, Columbus Crew wingback Max Arfsten: Sources
Middlesbrough have made a bid worth around $3 million (£2.25m) for U.S. national team and Columbus Crew wingback Max Arfsten, sources tell GIVEMESPORT
www.givemesport.com
August 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I really like Max, but with Nancy's background getting production from almost anyone in the wingback slot and the pipeline including Picard, Brown, and potentially Prince Forfor there really is no reason to keep Max from getting his chance in Europe. #Crew96