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Max Arfsten makes Middlesbrough debut alongside Berhalter in EFL Championship

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Max Arfsten makes Middlesbrough debut alongside Berhalter in EFL Championship
Summary

Max Arfsten made his English debut for Middlesbrough FC on August 7, starting alongside Sebastian Berhalter against Wrexham AFC in the EFL Championship at Riverside Stadium. The match marks Arfsten's first appearance since his transfer from Columbus Crew for $7.5 million on August 1. Arfsten has previously been a key player for Columbus, contributing 14 goals and 22 assists in 89 matches. Aidan Morris, another former Crew player, was not in the starting lineup but is still part of the squad. This match signals a new beginning for Arfsten in English football.

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  • •Arfsten debuted for Middlesbrough on August 7 against Wrexham AFC.
  • •He transferred from Columbus Crew for $7.5 million on August 1.
  • •He previously scored 14 goals and assisted 22 times in MLS.
  • •Sebastian Berhalter also debuted with Middlesbrough alongside Arfsten.
  • •Aidan Morris is part of the Middlesbrough squad but did not start.
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  • 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Former Crew star Max Arfsten starts for Middlesbrough in English debut
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Former Columbus Crew star Max Arfsten made his Middlesbrough FC debut in the starting lineup alongside Crew Academy alum Sebastian Berhalter.

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