Columbus Crew president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko addressed the media via a Zoom call on Tuesday afternoon. In addition to discussing what the Black & Gold will look for in a new head coach this offseason, Bezbatchenko explained why the club opted to move on from head coach Caleb Porter.
Porter, who spent four seasons in charge in Columbus, was relieved of his duties on Monday after the club failed to qualify for the 2022 MLS Cup playoffs for the second consecutive year with a 2-1 loss to Orlando City on Major League Soccer’s Decision Day.