Higuain fired by Columbus Crew 2 after alleged incident with female ref
The Crew organization announced Federico Higuain, who previously played for the club, is out after the referee union made an incident public.
Federico Higuain has been dismissed from his managerial role with Columbus Crew 2 following an alleged altercation with a female referee, according to the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA). The incident allegedly occurred after a match against Huntsville City on August 23, where Higuain was accused of holding on to the official's hand and telling her, "Don't forget, this is a man's game."
The PSRA expressed disappointment in U.S. Soccer's adherence to policies and reported the matter publicly, leading to a two-match suspension for Higuain. Columbus Crew 2 confirmed the suspension and announced the club's decision to terminate Higuain's contract, stating that his actions no longer met the club's expectations for leadership.
Higuain, who had a successful playing career with Inter Miami and Columbus Crew, currently holds the club's fourth position in all-time scoring, second in assists, and seventh in appearances. He recently coached the team's MLS NEXT Pro squad before his dismissal.
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