Overview
- Columbus officially announced Rydström as the ninth manager in club history on Dec. 31.
- Rydström joins with a résumé that includes Allsvenskan titles in 2023 and 2024 and a Svenska Cupen win in 2024/25 with Malmö before his September exit.
- The club said assistant Theodor Olsson and first-team analyst Mak Pakhei are joining Rydström’s staff.
- General manager Issa Tall cited leadership, cultural fit, and a shared vision, signaling an intent to build on the Crew’s established style.
- Rydström succeeds Wilfried Nancy, who left for Celtic in early December after leading Columbus to the 2023 MLS Cup and 2024 Leagues Cup.