COLUMBUS, Ohio — The upcoming Major League Soccer postseason will be the last act for one of the most decorated players in league and Columbus Crew history.

Columbus Crew captain and midfielder Darlington Nagbe announced today he will retire following the club’s competition in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, ending a distinguished 15-year professional career that includes four MLS Cup championships.

An alum of St. Edward and Akron, the 34-year-old Ohio native has served as the Crew’s leader since joining the team in 2020 after previous stints with Portland Timbers (2011-2017) and Atlanta United FC (2018-2019). During his tenure with Columbus, Nagbe helped guide the team to two MLS Cups in 2020 and 2023, the 2024 Leagues Cup, the 2021 Campeones Cup, and the organization’s first Concacaf Champi

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