Legendary MLS midfielder Darlington Nagbe will retire after the Columbus Crew 's 2025 season, the player and club announced Tuesday.

Nagbe has played the fifth-most regular-season games (444) in league history, tallying 38 goals and 48 assists since being selected No. 2 overall (first round) in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft out of Akron.

Renowned for his ability in possession and passing range, the 35-year-old is a four-time MLS Cup champion. He is one of 10 players to accomplish that feat, lifting the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy with the Portland Timbers (2015), Atlanta United (2018) and Columbus (2020, '23).

The three-time MLS All-Star captains the Crew during his 15th season in the league. He grew up in Ohio after immigrating from Liberia.

Nagbe has won eight titles during his club

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