Columbus Crew acquire international slot from Portland

$75,000 in 2027 allocation money heads to Portland.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

The Crew today announced that the Club has acquired a 2026 International Roster Slot from the Portland Timbers in exchan Via @ColumbusCrew on X

What happened: The slot applies to the 2026 roster. Portland receives $75,000 in 2027 General Allocation Money.

Why it matters: The move gives Columbus one more international spot for the stretch run. Using 2027 allocation money preserves 2026 spending power while giving Portland future flexibility.

What to watch: Columbus roster updates will show how the club uses the added international place.

Sources

@ColumbusCrew 2026-10-12T19:15:51.764027+00:00

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