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.
Columbus Crew trade for veteran forward from Atlanta United
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Crew bolstered their forward options by acquiring Jamal Thiaré from Atlanta United FC in exchange for $200,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money and up to $100,000 in conditional 2027 GAM. The Senegalese striker is under contract for the 2026 MLS season.
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…
OFFICIAL: Jacen Russell-Rowe completes Ligue 1 move to FC Toulouse; Crew sign Jamal Thiare from Atlanta United
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew announced today that forward Jacen Russell-Rowe has completed his move to Ligue 1 side FC Toulouse for $2.5m + add ons + sell-on clause. The move comes before the Columbus Crew are set to be back in Florida for the last leg of their preseason camp before starting the 2026 MLS campaign against the Portland Timbers. Russell-Rowe, 23, tallied 7G, 2A in just 31 matches played (19 starts) in 2025. The Canadian internation…
Columbus Crew acquire Jamal Thiaré from Atlanta United
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade CLB receive: Jamal Thiaré ATL receive: Up to $300k GAM The Columbus Crew have acquired forward Jamal Thiaré from Atlanta United, the clubs announced Monday. In exchange for the 32-year-old Senegal native, Atlante receive $200,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money (GAM) and up to
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