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Darlington Nagbe To Retire After 2025 MLS Season, Columbus Crew Confirm

Columbus plans a Decision Day tribute at Lower.com Field followed by a post-postseason retirement press conference.

May 28, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Darlington Nagbe (6) passes the ball during the first half against the Nashville SC at Lower.com Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Nagbe, 35, announced he will finish this season before retiring, a decision the Crew confirmed Tuesday.
  • He ranks fifth in MLS history with 444 regular-season appearances and has 38 goals and 48 assists since being drafted No. 2 in 2011.
  • A four-time MLS Cup winner with Portland (2015), Atlanta (2018) and Columbus (2020, 2023), his honors also include the 2019 U.S. Open Cup, two Campeones Cups and the 2024 Leagues Cup.
  • Owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam hailed his leadership and community impact as the Crew outlined formal send-off plans.
  • Columbus has clinched an Eastern Conference playoff berth and closes the regular season Oct. 18 against the New York Red Bulls at Lower.com Field.