Columbus Crew acquire up to $100,000 in General Allocation Money from Nashville SC in exchange for loan of Owen Presthus

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew have acquired up to $100,000 in 2027 General Allocation Money (GAM) via trade with Nashville SC for the loan of Homegrown defender Owen Presthus through the 2027 MLS Sprint Season. The Crew will receive a guaranteed $50,000 in 2027 GAM and an additional $50,000 in GAM if certain performance-based incentives are met. 

Presthus was signed as a Homegrown player on Jan. 7. The Columbus, Ohio, native started in his MLS debut against Red Bull New York on May 13, registering 60 minutes. Presthus made nine appearances (all starts) for Crew 2 in MLS NEXT Pro play this season, posting three goals in 646 minutes. 

TRANSACTION: Columbus Crew acquire up to $100,000 in 2027 General Allocation Money (GAM) via trade with Nashville SC for the loan of Homegrown defender Owen Presthus through the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, announced on Aug. 31, 2026. The Crew will receive a guaranteed $50,000 in 2027 GAM and an additional $50,000 in GAM if certain performance-based incentives are met.