Zips alum Darlington Nagbe retires after this season

[Spin]

COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew Captain and Midfielder Darlington Nagbe announced today that he will retire following the Club’s competition in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. Nagbe – a four-time MLS Cup champion, 15-year veteran and three-time MLS All-Star Game selection – has served as the Black & Gold’s leader on and off the pitch since 2020 after tenures with the Portland Timbers (2011-2017) and Atlanta United FC (2018-2019). He helped inspire the Crew’s journey to winning two MLS Cups (2020 and 2023), Leagues Cup 2024 and the 2021 Campeones Cup, as well as guided the organization to its first Concacaf Champions Cup Final appearance in 2024.
 

Source: https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/columbus-crew-captain-and-midfielder-darlington-nagbe-announces-retirement-following-2025-postseason

[Zip_ME87]

Darlington Nagbe the Blue Print for a Perfect MLS Midfielder

[Z.I.P.]

2 hours ago, Zip_ME87 said:

Darlington Nagbe the Blue Print for a Perfect MLS Midfielder

IF the MLS had its own Hall of Fame like the NFL or MLB Darlington would undoubtedly be a shoe-in.  I wonder if he has a shot at the US Soccer HOF, which I just learned moved from Oneonta NY to Frisco TX at the command of FC Dallas.  

[Zip_ME87]

Darlington Nagbe is joining Ohio Premier Soccer Club as a Staff Coach. 
 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DSOLS9HEWz8/?igsh=b2R6Zm12a2M4cTl3

 

I’m certain Darlington will be excellent at helping develop soccer talent. 👏👏👏

[fknbuflobo]

And maybe directing some looks toward the north east…

[Zip_ME87]

 

[Zips1991]

2 hours ago, Zip_ME87 said:

 

Great news for both sides!

[fknbuflobo]

6 hours ago, Zip_ME87 said:

 

What exactly does Individual Development really mean?  

Life Coaching?  Ball skills?  Nutrition?All of the above?

 

My guess is that it means Tactical Awareness.

[Zips1991]

17 hours ago, fknbuflobo said:

What exactly does Individual Development really mean?  

Life Coaching?  Ball skills?  Nutrition?All of the above?

 

My guess is that it means Tactical Awareness.

I think it would be helping individual players improve their technical ability. According to Google AI, this is the description...

An individual development coach in soccer is a specialized staff member dedicated to creating and executing customized improvement plans for players at various levels, from youth academies to professional first teams. They bridge the gap between team-wide tactical goals and a player's personal needs, focusing on technical skills, decision-making, and psychological growth. By analyzing data, video, and performance, they provide targeted mentorship to ensure players thrive within the team's broader system.