Two MLS Managers Fired as Columbus Crew, Austin FC Make Coaching Changes

AAS Editorial Team

Two MLS Managers Fired as Columbus Crew, Austin FC Make Coaching Changes

Major League Soccer's coaching carousel continues spinning as Columbus Crew and Austin FC both made significantchanges ahead of Matchday 14.

Coaching Changes This Week

Columbus Crew fired newly hired manager Henrik Rydström after just 14 games in charge, making him the third coach dismissed this season.

Austin FC also parted ways with manager Nico Estévez and sporting director Rodo Borell after managing only three wins from 14 matches this campaign.

Matchday 13 Recap

Matchday 13 produced 58 goals across 14 games—the most ever scored in a single MLS matchnight.

The previously Supporters' Shield-leading San Jose Earthquakes lost twice, conceding final goals after the 87th minute in both defeats.

Lionel Messi scored four goals in two games as Inter Miami dealt with a significant fan protest during the week.

Bayern Munich's Thomas Müller returned from illness.

MLS Power Rankings: Matchday 14

Clubs 30–21

  1. Philadelphia Union (Prev: 29)
  2. Atlanta United (Prev: 27)
  3. St. Louis City SC (Prev: 28)
  4. Sporting Kansas City (Prev: 30)
  5. Colorado Rapids (Prev: 26)
  6. CF Montréal (Prev: 24)
  7. Austin FC (Prev: 20) ⬇️
  8. D.C. United (Prev: 23)
  9. Toronto FC (Prev: 22)
  10. Orlando City (Prev: 25)
  1. Portland Timbers (Prev: 21)
  2. Columbus Crew (Prev: 19)
  3. Red Bull New York (Prev: 19)
  4. San Diego FC (Prev: 16)
  5. Houston Dynamo (Prev: 17)
  6. LA Galaxy (Prev: 14)
  7. Minnesota United (Prev: 12)
  8. Charlotte FC (Prev: 13)
  9. FC Dallas (Prev: 15)
  10. FC Cincinnati (Prev: 7)

Top 10

10. New York City FC

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