Overview
- Multiple outlets, including talkSPORT and Goal citing The Athletic, report Martin is on Columbus’ final shortlist for the head coach role.
- The club has not confirmed an appointment, with reports indicating a swift timeline to have a coach in place for preseason.
- Martin’s recent record includes promotion with Southampton and a brief Rangers tenure from June to October 2025 that ended after 17 matches.
- The opening was created by Nancy’s move to Celtic following a 2025 season in which the Crew finished seventh in the East and exited in the first playoff round to FC Cincinnati.
- If hired, this would be Martin’s first coaching job in North America, with a Feb. 22 trip to Portland noted in reports as a projected season opener.