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Columbus Crew signs Brooks Lennon to one-year deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:32 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Columbus Crew signs Brooks Lennon to one-year deal
Summary

Columbus Crew has signed defender Brooks Lennon via MLS Free Agency, effective until June 2027, with options for two additional seasons. The signing coincided with the Crew's trade of defender Yevhen Cheberko to LAFC. Lennon, a nine-year MLS veteran with 153 starts in 171 appearances, previously played for Atlanta United and Liverpool. General manager Issa Tall indicated that coaching changes influenced the decision to acquire Lennon, as the team's scouting approach shifted under new coach Laurent Courtois. Lennon will be eligible to play for the Crew when they return from the FIFA World Cup break on July 22 against New York City FC.

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  • •Brooks Lennon signs with Columbus Crew through June 2027, plus options.
  • •Lennon joins following trade of Yevhen Cheberko to LAFC.
  • •He has made 153 starts in 171 MLS matches.
  • •General manager mentioned coaching changes influenced signing decisions.
  • •Lennon available for Crew's match on July 22 against NYCFC.
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  • 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Columbus Crew sign MLS veteran Brooks Lennon to one-year deal
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Columbus Crew added defender Brooks Lennon to their roster the same day the trade of Yevhen Cheberko to LAFC went through.

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