Academy

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew have signed Crew 2 goalkeeper Stanislav “Stas” Lapkes as a Homegrown Player through the 2027 season with Club options for 2028 and 2029. The Crew Academy product becomes the 23rd Homegrown Player signing in Club history.

While the Columbus Crew First Team’s 2024 came to a close last month, the reigning MLS Academy of the Year is still hard at work representing Central Ohio. Here’s a guide to get you up to speed with all things Crew Academy! Crew Academy fall season and new age groups

COLUMBUS – After eight seasons with the Black & Gold, Kelvin Jones has departed the Club to pursue new professional endeavors. Jones, who started with the Club in 2017, was named Crew 2 Head Coach in 2024 after previously leading the Under-12, U-15 and U-19 Academy teams and serving as

FirstPoint USA, the world’s leading college soccer agency, has further expanded its portfolio of MLS clubs by teaming up with the Columbus Crew to support academy players who decide to pursue college soccer as part of their playing and personal growth. Awarded the MLS Academy of the Year in 2023,

While there’s plenty of hoopla surrounding the Columbus Crew and the club’s quest to win a second-consecutive MLS Cup, the Crew Academy has not-so-silently also produced a successful 2023-24 campaign that should excite Black & Gold supporters. Here’s a quick rundown to get you up to speed about all the