Columbus Crew fires Federico Higuain after misconduct suspension
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Columbus Crew 2 has terminated manager Federico Higuain's contract for cause following his suspension by MLS NEXT Pro. The suspension resulted from his improper behavior towards a female referee during a recent match. The Crew's decision is effective immediately, leaving the team's future leadership plans uncertain. This incident highlights ongoing issues regarding referee respect and conduct within the league.
- •Federico Higuain was fired after a misconduct incident.
- •His actions led to a suspension from MLS NEXT Pro.
- •The termination is effective immediately.
- •The Crew's leadership strategy is now in question.
- •The incident raises concerns about referee respect in soccer.
- 9:48 PMESPN Soccer — Crew 2 fires Higuain after fallout from ref abuse
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Crew fire former player Federico Higuain after alleged abuse of official
"The Columbus Crew announced that Crew 2 manager Federico Higuain has been fired for cause, effective immediately, in the wake of his suspension by MLS NEXT Pro following an incident of misconduct towards a female referee.
"The Crew have fire second-division coach Federico Higuain after an officials' union blew the whistle, alleging mistreatment of female referee.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerSep 22, 2026, 9:48 PMCrew 2 fires Higuain after fallout from ref abuse
The Columbus Crew announced that Crew 2 manager Federico Higuain has been fired for cause, effective immediately, in the wake of his suspension by MLS NEXT Pro following an incident of misconduct towards a female referee.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 8:52 PMCrew fire former player Federico Higuain after alleged abuse of official
The Crew have fire second-division coach Federico Higuain after an officials' union blew the whistle, alleging mistreatment of female referee.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLS•Sep 22, 2026, 7:34 PMWill Lionel Messi travel to Ohio to play Columbus Crew?
MLS•Sep 21, 2026, 8:46 PMTwo-time MLS Cup winner and ex-USMNT star announces retirement with touching post
MLS•Sep 21, 2026, 8:25 PMRefs union slams MLS Next Pro's handling of coach's 'physical abuse and sexism'
MLS•Sep 21, 2026, 3:36 AMMessi scores, but Dreyer double dampens Gonzalez's Inter Miami MLS debut
MLS•Sep 20, 2026, 2:32 AMColumbus Crew vs Inter Miami
MLS•Sep 19, 2026, 11:38 PMColorado Rapids vs CF Montréal (0-0)