Columbus Crew name Henrik Rydström ninth head coach in Club history
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Key Points:
- Henrik Rydström, after leading Malmö FF to consecutive Allsvenskan titles and a Swedish Cup victory in 2023-2024, has been appointed head coach of the Columbus Crew, joining assistant coach Theodor Olsson and analyst Mak Pakhei.
- Columbus Crew’s management emphasized Rydström’s leadership, coaching success, and alignment with the club’s vision to maintain a dynamic playing style and contend consistently for championships starting in the 2026 season.
- Rydström’s coaching career includes successful stints with Kalmar FF and IK Sirius, where he improved team standings and secured European competition qualifications, building on his extensive playing career primarily with Kalmar.
- The Columbus Crew announced preparations for the 2026 season with season ticket
