Higuain spent the last eight seasons with Columbus Crew, becoming one of the franchise’s most recognizable players. However, after ACL injury limited him to just 14 games in 2019, Crew decided not to renew his contract. 

After parting ways with Columbus, it was widely expected for Higuain to end his career. However, according to The Athletic and Washington Post, D.C. United believes he can still play meaningful minutes in the league while adding value to their coaching staff as an assistant.

The two sides are expected to finalize the paperwork and make the agreement official in the next few days. The fans shouldn’t expect Higuain on the field just yet, however, as he is reportedly still a long way before returning to action, and will need around six weeks to get into playing shape.

Federico Higuain spent his early career playing in native Argentina before joining Columbus Crew in 2012. He went on to play 193 games in MLS since them, scoring 55 goals and dishing 63 assists. Higuain helped Columbus reach two Eastern Conference Semifinals, one Conference finals, and one MLS Cup finals.

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Columbus announced on Monday that they have declined to exercise the team option on Higuain’s contract, and won’t bring him back in 2020. The 34-year-old played 14 games this season, in which he provided one goal and five assists before suffering a season-ending injury.

“On behalf of our Club and our ownership group, I’d like to thank (Federico) for everything that he has been for this Club,” – said Columbus’ general manager Tim Bezbatchenko in a statement. “He is an absolute legend; he’s respected from top to bottom in our organization.”

Bezbatchenko also added that Crew would welcome Higuain in an executive or coaching role in the future and that he will always be welcomed in Columbus.

Federico Higuain signed with Columbus Crew in 2012 and went on to become one of the club’s biggest legends. Over the course of the past eight seasons, Higuain made a total of 207 appearances in MLS and has scored 59 goals and contributed with 68 assists. He holds several team records, including the one for most assists, while becoming the first player in franchise history to have 50 goals and 50 assists.

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Higuain spent the last eight seasons with Columbus Crew, becoming one of the franchise’s most recognizable players. However, after ACL injury limited him to just 14 games in 2019, Crew decided not to renew his contract. 

After parting ways with Columbus, it was widely expected for Higuain to end his career. However, according to The Athletic and Washington Post, D.C. United believes he can still play meaningful minutes in the league while adding value to their coaching staff as an assistant.

The two sides are expected to finalize the paperwork and make the agreement official in the next few days. The fans shouldn’t expect Higuain on the field just yet, however, as he is reportedly still a long way before returning to action, and will need around six weeks to get into playing shape.

Federico Higuain spent his early career playing in native Argentina before joining Columbus Crew in 2012. He went on to play 193 games in MLS since them, scoring 55 goals and dishing 63 assists. Higuain helped Columbus reach two Eastern Conference Semifinals, one Conference finals, and one MLS Cup finals.

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Columbus announced on Monday that they have declined to exercise the team option on Higuain’s contract, and won’t bring him back in 2020. The 34-year-old played 14 games this season, in which he provided one goal and five assists before suffering a season-ending injury.

“On behalf of our Club and our ownership group, I’d like to thank (Federico) for everything that he has been for this Club,” – said Columbus’ general manager Tim Bezbatchenko in a statement. “He is an absolute legend; he’s respected from top to bottom in our organization.”

Bezbatchenko also added that Crew would welcome Higuain in an executive or coaching role in the future and that he will always be welcomed in Columbus.

Federico Higuain signed with Columbus Crew in 2012 and went on to become one of the club’s biggest legends. Over the course of the past eight seasons, Higuain made a total of 207 appearances in MLS and has scored 59 goals and contributed with 68 assists. He holds several team records, including the one for most assists, while becoming the first player in franchise history to have 50 goals and 50 assists.

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