Brianna Mac Kay
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Just a girl covering #Crew96, OSU WBB & more for The Columbus Dispatch
"We had a good run in the first half, and we kind of just let them have the game."
No. 8 Ohio State gave up a 19-point lead in a 76-75 point loss vs No. 20 Maryland today. More on #Buckeyes loss in my recap
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No. 8 Ohio State gave up a 19-point lead in a 76-75 point loss vs No. 20 Maryland today. More on #Buckeyes loss in my recap
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No. 8 Ohio State falls to No. 20 Maryland in women's basketball
The Buckeyes and Terrapins split the two-game season series.
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February 15, 2026 at 11:49 PM
"We had a good run in the first half, and we kind of just let them have the game."
No. 8 Ohio State gave up a 19-point lead in a 76-75 point loss vs No. 20 Maryland today. More on #Buckeyes loss in my recap
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No. 8 Ohio State gave up a 19-point lead in a 76-75 point loss vs No. 20 Maryland today. More on #Buckeyes loss in my recap
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Kennedy Cambridge walked back to the bench on her own, with nothing visibly on her ankle
#Buckeyes are ahead 53-45 vs Maryland
#Buckeyes are ahead 53-45 vs Maryland
Ohio State guard Kennedy Cambridge was carried to the locker room after seemingly injuring her left ankle. The injury occurred as Cambridge was attempting to keep the ball in-bound.
#Buckeyes hold a 49-39 lead over No. 20 Maryland with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter
#Buckeyes hold a 49-39 lead over No. 20 Maryland with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter
February 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Kennedy Cambridge walked back to the bench on her own, with nothing visibly on her ankle
#Buckeyes are ahead 53-45 vs Maryland
#Buckeyes are ahead 53-45 vs Maryland
Ohio State guard Kennedy Cambridge was carried to the locker room after seemingly injuring her left ankle. The injury occurred as Cambridge was attempting to keep the ball in-bound.
#Buckeyes hold a 49-39 lead over No. 20 Maryland with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter
#Buckeyes hold a 49-39 lead over No. 20 Maryland with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter
February 15, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Ohio State guard Kennedy Cambridge was carried to the locker room after seemingly injuring her left ankle. The injury occurred as Cambridge was attempting to keep the ball in-bound.
#Buckeyes hold a 49-39 lead over No. 20 Maryland with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter
#Buckeyes hold a 49-39 lead over No. 20 Maryland with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter
ICYMI: #Crew96 announced yesterday that Josh Williams has been promoted to the first-team coaching staff
More in my latest below
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More in my latest below
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Josh Williams added to Columbus Crew's first-team coaching staff
Former Columbus Crew defender Josh Williams has joined Henrik Rydstrom's coaching staff from the club's MLS NEXT Pro team.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:29 PM
ICYMI: #Crew96 announced yesterday that Josh Williams has been promoted to the first-team coaching staff
More in my latest below
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More in my latest below
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Reposted by Brianna Mac Kay
Abou Ali suffered season-ending hairline fracture in his right-ankle last September, but has returned to training during the preseason
February 11, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Abou Ali suffered season-ending hairline fracture in his right-ankle last September, but has returned to training during the preseason
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#Crew96 have recently played 2 scrimmages, according to assistant coach Laurent Courtois
Striker Wessam Abou Ali seemingly did not play in those scrimmages as Courtois said the team wanted to “make sure everything’s fine before we put him in a real game”
Striker Wessam Abou Ali seemingly did not play in those scrimmages as Courtois said the team wanted to “make sure everything’s fine before we put him in a real game”
February 11, 2026 at 8:11 PM
#Crew96 have recently played 2 scrimmages, according to assistant coach Laurent Courtois
Striker Wessam Abou Ali seemingly did not play in those scrimmages as Courtois said the team wanted to “make sure everything’s fine before we put him in a real game”
Striker Wessam Abou Ali seemingly did not play in those scrimmages as Courtois said the team wanted to “make sure everything’s fine before we put him in a real game”
Reposted by Brianna Mac Kay
Fifteen years ago, I got my dream job writing for MLSsoccer. Last week, that came to an end.
I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
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I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Fifteen years ago, I got my dream job writing for MLSsoccer. Last week, that came to an end.
I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...
I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...
#Crew96 have recently played 2 scrimmages, according to assistant coach Laurent Courtois
Striker Wessam Abou Ali seemingly did not play in those scrimmages as Courtois said the team wanted to “make sure everything’s fine before we put him in a real game”
Striker Wessam Abou Ali seemingly did not play in those scrimmages as Courtois said the team wanted to “make sure everything’s fine before we put him in a real game”
February 11, 2026 at 8:11 PM
#Crew96 have recently played 2 scrimmages, according to assistant coach Laurent Courtois
Striker Wessam Abou Ali seemingly did not play in those scrimmages as Courtois said the team wanted to “make sure everything’s fine before we put him in a real game”
Striker Wessam Abou Ali seemingly did not play in those scrimmages as Courtois said the team wanted to “make sure everything’s fine before we put him in a real game”
“We’re really vulnerable to lose to anybody if we don’t play really hard.”
No. 8 Ohio State is third in the Big Ten standings, but can #Buckeyes hold on to the ranking through their toughest stretch of the season? More in my latest below
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No. 8 Ohio State is third in the Big Ten standings, but can #Buckeyes hold on to the ranking through their toughest stretch of the season? More in my latest below
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No. 8 OSU women enter 'unforgiving' final stretch of regular season
No. 8 Ohio State women are near the top of the Big Ten, but have what is arguably their toughest five-game stretch to finish the regular season.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:55 PM
“We’re really vulnerable to lose to anybody if we don’t play really hard.”
No. 8 Ohio State is third in the Big Ten standings, but can #Buckeyes hold on to the ranking through their toughest stretch of the season? More in my latest below
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No. 8 Ohio State is third in the Big Ten standings, but can #Buckeyes hold on to the ranking through their toughest stretch of the season? More in my latest below
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#Crew96 have unveiled their new home kit ahead of the 2026 season
My coworker Dan Aulbach has more on the Crew’s new look in the link below
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My coworker Dan Aulbach has more on the Crew’s new look in the link below
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Columbus Crew unveil new 2026 home kit, honoring city and club legacy
The Columbus Crew have released their new home jersey for the 2026 season. See it here:
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February 10, 2026 at 7:36 PM
#Crew96 have unveiled their new home kit ahead of the 2026 season
My coworker Dan Aulbach has more on the Crew’s new look in the link below
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My coworker Dan Aulbach has more on the Crew’s new look in the link below
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Confirmed: #Crew96 are finalizing a deal for forward Nariman Akhundzade to sign as a U22 initiative player
More information in my latest below
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More information in my latest below
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Columbus Crew to sign final U22 initiative player Nariman Akhundzade
The Columbus Crew are expected to add forward Nariman Akhundzade as their third U22 initiative player.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Confirmed: #Crew96 are finalizing a deal for forward Nariman Akhundzade to sign as a U22 initiative player
More information in my latest below
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More information in my latest below
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"The statistics are low for you to win both games. So, we wanted to prove that wrong, we wanted to prove ourselves right."
No. 9 Ohio State left its West Coast road trip with wins over No. 24 Washington and Oregon. My recap of #Buckeyes win over the Ducks below
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No. 9 Ohio State left its West Coast road trip with wins over No. 24 Washington and Oregon. My recap of #Buckeyes win over the Ducks below
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No. 9 Ohio State women top Oregon to go undefeated on West Coast
Kennedy Cambridge grabbed eight steals and scored 20 points in Ohio State women's road victory over Oregon.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
"The statistics are low for you to win both games. So, we wanted to prove that wrong, we wanted to prove ourselves right."
No. 9 Ohio State left its West Coast road trip with wins over No. 24 Washington and Oregon. My recap of #Buckeyes win over the Ducks below
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No. 9 Ohio State left its West Coast road trip with wins over No. 24 Washington and Oregon. My recap of #Buckeyes win over the Ducks below
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No. 9 Ohio State women's basketball has tipped off vs Oregon to finish its West Coast trip
#Buckeyes have Kylee Kitts available from off the bench for the first time in six games
#Buckeyes have Kylee Kitts available from off the bench for the first time in six games
February 8, 2026 at 8:07 PM
No. 9 Ohio State women's basketball has tipped off vs Oregon to finish its West Coast trip
#Buckeyes have Kylee Kitts available from off the bench for the first time in six games
#Buckeyes have Kylee Kitts available from off the bench for the first time in six games
Last night, Jaloni Cambridge shut down No. 24 Washington's fourth-quarter comeback and led No. 9 OSU women's basketball to a 70-60 victory
My takes from #Buckeyes first of two West Coast games below
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My takes from #Buckeyes first of two West Coast games below
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3 takeaways from No. 9 Ohio State women's win over No. 24 Washington
No. 9 Ohio State women's basketball point guard Jaloni Cambridge solidified a 70-60 win over No. 24 Washington. Here are 3 takeaways from the game.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Last night, Jaloni Cambridge shut down No. 24 Washington's fourth-quarter comeback and led No. 9 OSU women's basketball to a 70-60 victory
My takes from #Buckeyes first of two West Coast games below
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My takes from #Buckeyes first of two West Coast games below
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This summer, #Crew96 training facility will host Ecuador’s national team as its team base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
More on World Cup (training) coming to Columbus in my latest below
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More on World Cup (training) coming to Columbus in my latest below
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Ecuador to train for 2026 FIFA World Cup at Columbus Crew's facility
For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ecuador's national team will be training in Columbus at the OhioHealth Performance Center.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM
This summer, #Crew96 training facility will host Ecuador’s national team as its team base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
More on World Cup (training) coming to Columbus in my latest below
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More on World Cup (training) coming to Columbus in my latest below
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Additionally, Rydstrom said Taha Habroune has just returned to training with #Crew96 following his offseason surgery.
Habroune was training off to the side when we saw him in Columbus
Habroune was training off to the side when we saw him in Columbus
February 4, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Additionally, Rydstrom said Taha Habroune has just returned to training with #Crew96 following his offseason surgery.
Habroune was training off to the side when we saw him in Columbus
Habroune was training off to the side when we saw him in Columbus
Henrik Rydstrom said #Crew96 will play 3 scrimmages (or as Rydstrom prefers to call them, friendlies) during the second leg of training camp in West Palm Beach
One of the teams Rydstrom mentioned facing is Colorado, though nothing is set with the club yet
One of the teams Rydstrom mentioned facing is Colorado, though nothing is set with the club yet
February 4, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Henrik Rydstrom said #Crew96 will play 3 scrimmages (or as Rydstrom prefers to call them, friendlies) during the second leg of training camp in West Palm Beach
One of the teams Rydstrom mentioned facing is Colorado, though nothing is set with the club yet
One of the teams Rydstrom mentioned facing is Colorado, though nothing is set with the club yet
"In the coming weeks and months, we really hope to have many more exciting events to announce."
With the LA28 Olympics coming to Columbus, what other international soccer events should the city expect to host? More on what we know in my latest below
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With the LA28 Olympics coming to Columbus, what other international soccer events should the city expect to host? More on what we know in my latest below
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What we know about Columbus hosting 2028 Olympic soccer tournaments
Here's what we know about Columbus hosting the 2028 Olympics soccer tournament, and what other soccer events could be coming to the city.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:50 PM
"In the coming weeks and months, we really hope to have many more exciting events to announce."
With the LA28 Olympics coming to Columbus, what other international soccer events should the city expect to host? More on what we know in my latest below
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With the LA28 Olympics coming to Columbus, what other international soccer events should the city expect to host? More on what we know in my latest below
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"It's not that we jump ... we take those small steps."
#Crew96 have traveled back to Florida for their second leg of preseason training camp. 3 things the team needs to focus on, plus exclusive quotes from Henrik Rydstrom, in my latest Crew coverage below
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#Crew96 have traveled back to Florida for their second leg of preseason training camp. 3 things the team needs to focus on, plus exclusive quotes from Henrik Rydstrom, in my latest Crew coverage below
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3 keys for Columbus Crew during second leg of preseason training camp
Columbus Crew headed back to Florida for their second leg of preseason training camp. Here's what the team needs to focus on before the season opener.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:07 PM
"It's not that we jump ... we take those small steps."
#Crew96 have traveled back to Florida for their second leg of preseason training camp. 3 things the team needs to focus on, plus exclusive quotes from Henrik Rydstrom, in my latest Crew coverage below
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#Crew96 have traveled back to Florida for their second leg of preseason training camp. 3 things the team needs to focus on, plus exclusive quotes from Henrik Rydstrom, in my latest Crew coverage below
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ICYMI: Jaloni Cambridge continues to be a game-changer for Ohio State women's basketball, and kept #Buckeyes from falling to Nebraska before their West Coast trip
More of my takes from the game below
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More of my takes from the game below
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3 takeaways from No. 11 Ohio State women's 90-71 victory over Nebraska
Ohio State women's basketball relied on the efforts of Jaloni Cambridge to hold off Nebraska and pick up a 90-71 win. Here are 3 takes from the game.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM
ICYMI: Jaloni Cambridge continues to be a game-changer for Ohio State women's basketball, and kept #Buckeyes from falling to Nebraska before their West Coast trip
More of my takes from the game below
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More of my takes from the game below
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Breaking: The 2028 Summer Olympic Games are coming to Columbus, with #Crew96 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field selected as one of the host venue for the men’s and women’s soccer tournaments
More in my latest below
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More in my latest below
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Columbus selected as a host city for 2028 Olympic soccer tournaments
Columbus' ScottsMiracle-Gro Field will be one of seven venues hosting men's and women's soccer matches at the 2028 Olympic Games.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Breaking: The 2028 Summer Olympic Games are coming to Columbus, with #Crew96 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field selected as one of the host venue for the men’s and women’s soccer tournaments
More in my latest below
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More in my latest below
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"It's not that we jump ... we take those small steps."
#Crew96 have traveled back to Florida for their second leg of preseason training camp. 3 things the team needs to focus on, plus exclusive quotes from Henrik Rydstrom, in my latest Crew coverage below
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#Crew96 have traveled back to Florida for their second leg of preseason training camp. 3 things the team needs to focus on, plus exclusive quotes from Henrik Rydstrom, in my latest Crew coverage below
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3 keys for Columbus Crew during second leg of preseason training camp
Columbus Crew headed back to Florida for their second leg of preseason training camp. Here's what the team needs to focus on before the season opener.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:07 PM
"It's not that we jump ... we take those small steps."
#Crew96 have traveled back to Florida for their second leg of preseason training camp. 3 things the team needs to focus on, plus exclusive quotes from Henrik Rydstrom, in my latest Crew coverage below
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#Crew96 have traveled back to Florida for their second leg of preseason training camp. 3 things the team needs to focus on, plus exclusive quotes from Henrik Rydstrom, in my latest Crew coverage below
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Earlier today, #Crew96 made their outbound move of Jacen Russell-Rowe to Toulouse FC and their inbound move of Jamal Thiare from Atlanta Unitedofficial
More info on each move in my pieces below ⬇️
More info on each move in my pieces below ⬇️
February 2, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Earlier today, #Crew96 made their outbound move of Jacen Russell-Rowe to Toulouse FC and their inbound move of Jamal Thiare from Atlanta Unitedofficial
More info on each move in my pieces below ⬇️
More info on each move in my pieces below ⬇️
"It wasn't necessarily just me, but we just kept pushing, and I just happened to be open."
Jaloni Cambridge stopped Nebraska from completing a second-half comeback vs No. 11 Ohio State. More on #Buckeyes win yesterday in my recap
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Jaloni Cambridge stopped Nebraska from completing a second-half comeback vs No. 11 Ohio State. More on #Buckeyes win yesterday in my recap
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No. 11 Ohio State women defeat Nebraska before West-Coast road trip
Ohio State's leading scorer Jaloni Cambridge scored 13 points in the fourth quarter to keep Nebraska from coming back vs the Buckeyes.
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February 2, 2026 at 12:48 PM
"It wasn't necessarily just me, but we just kept pushing, and I just happened to be open."
Jaloni Cambridge stopped Nebraska from completing a second-half comeback vs No. 11 Ohio State. More on #Buckeyes win yesterday in my recap
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Jaloni Cambridge stopped Nebraska from completing a second-half comeback vs No. 11 Ohio State. More on #Buckeyes win yesterday in my recap
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