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Columbus Crew II dismisses Federico Higuaín after referee incident

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 8:25 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Summary

Columbus Crew II has parted ways with Federico Higuaín following comments made to a referee during a recent match. The team's announcement comes amidst ongoing discussions about potential promotion and relegation systems in Liga MX, as well as the aftermath of a controversial Madrid derby. Higuaín's exit from the team adds further complexity to the Crew's season as they navigate their competitive. The organization's leadership is now tasked with finding a replacement in a critical phase of the season.

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Key Details

•Columbus Crew II fires Federico Higuaín after sexist remarks to a referee.
•Discussions about promotion and relegation systems in Liga MX continue.
•Fallout from the recent Madrid derby remains a topic of conversation.
•Crew II looks to fill Higuaín's vacancy as the season progresses.

Latest Updates

8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Pro/Rel In Liga MX, More Fallout From The Madrid Derby, Federico Higuaín OUT in Columbus

What they're saying

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On this episode of the Cooligans Christian and Alexis dive into Pro/Rel possibly coming to Liga MX, more fallout from the Madrid Derby and to round out the show Federico Higuaín is out of Columbus Crew II.
— Yahoo Sportsby Alexis Guerreros,Christian Polanco

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