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Crew acquire Jamal Thiare, transfer Jacen Russell-Rowe

Columbus Crew exchanged $200,000 in allocation money for Jamal Thiaré and sold Jacen Russell-Rowe to Toulouse for $2.5 million to strengthen their forward lineup.

  • On Monday, the Columbus Crew acquired Jamal Thiaré from Atlanta United FC for $200,000 in 2026 GAM plus up to $100,000 conditional 2027 GAM and transferred Jacen Russell-Rowe to Toulouse FC for a reported $2.5 million plus add-ons and a sell-on clause.
  • Crew general manager Issa Tall said the moves bolster and diversify forward options as the club pushes toward the start of the 2026 MLS season, framing Russell-Rowe's transfer as a testament to his progress and Columbus's player development pathway.
  • Thiaré arrives with a proven scoring record, averaging 0.45 goals per 90 in 2,188 minutes, scoring 11 goals in 57 regular-season appearances for Atlanta and winning a Golden Boot at U.S. Avranches.
  • The incoming striker is under contract for the 2026 MLS season, adding Jamal Thiaré's experience while 23-year-old Canadian forward Jacen Russell-Rowe departs after 22 goals and 10 assists.
  • Ahead of the season opener, new head coach Henrik Rydström and the Columbus Crew finalize attacking options later this month before facing the Portland Timbers on Feb. 21.
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Crew acquire Jamal Thiare, transfer Jacen Russell-Rowe

The Columbus Crew acquired Jamal Thiare from Atlanta United and transferred fellow forward Jacen Russell-Rowe to France's Toulouse FC on Monday.

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The Toulouse Football Club welcomes Jacen Russell-Rowe, the first Canadian international in his history. At the age of 23, he leaves Columbus Crew to discover Europe. His debut is expected against Angers. A...

(wiwsport) - The Senegalese striker Jamal Thiaré will now evolve under the colours of the Columbus Crew, a residential club of the Major League Soccer (MLS), the first division of the United States championship. Jamal Thiaré joins the Crew as part of an exchange valued at $200,000 in general allowance for 2026, with an additional $100,000 conditional for [...] This article was originally published on wiwsport: site n°1 of the sports news of Sene…

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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