Noah Hall’s 20-minute cameo on the right wing included three line-breaking passes, while teenage midfielder Taha Habroune closed the match alongside Nagbe to secure possession. Nancy said those promotions “send a message to every player in the pathway.”
Crew 2 coach Laurent Courtois noted that five of his players have trained with the first team in the past week. The front office plans to reward the MLS NEXT Pro champions with new contracts before preseason.
Developing internal depth is key as Columbus prepares for CONCACAF Champions Cup travel in early 2026.