Midfielder Taha Habroune, who joined the Crew Academy in 2019, signed with the Crew through 2027 with a club option for 2028.
Habroune, 17, was signed to an MLS Next Pro contract with Crew 2 on May 21 and made his first-team debut three days later in the Crew's U.S. Open Cup match against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. He appeared in 20 matches for Crew 2 in 2023. He also has youth international experience, collecting 11 caps with Team USA, the most recent being in the 2023 U-17 World Cup.
"I've always dreamt of this," Habroune said after signing his Crew 2 contract. "I've worked hard for a while, but I think most importantly, I've had the club and my family support me a lot."
Habroune is the 21st homegrown player to be signed by the Crew in club history. Habroune joins Aidan Morris , Sean Zawadzki and Keegan Hughes as current roster members who played for the academy.
"Taha is a talented young player who has continued to improve since joining our club five years ago," Crew president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko said in a statement. "Signing a first team contract is a testament to his efforts and our Club's commitment to creating opportunities to advance along our player pathway."
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew sign Taha Habroune, former Crew Academy member, to three-year deal
