What happened: The Columbus Crew announced their schedule following the international window. While Major League Soccer matches resume across the league on July 16 on AppleTV, Columbus returns to action on July 22.

Why it matters: The club enters the second half of the 2026 MLS regular season with a reconfigured attack after transferring Designated Player forward Diego Rossi to Monterrey. During the summer break, Columbus also added Argentine midfielder Lautaro Giaccone on loan through 2027 and sent midfielder Zach Zengue to St. Louis City SC on loan for $50,000 in General Allocation Money.

What to watch: The club holds two open Designated Player roster slots to address during the summer transfer window. Squad preparations continue ahead of the upcoming match.