On Friday, the Columbus Crew made a new signing, but you won’t see him scoring goals or defending. Joining the Black & Gold is new technical director Marc Nicholls. As a technical director, Nicholls will oversee player development and coaching development within the Crew.
Nicholls most recently spent time with new Major League Soccer expansion side Charlotte FC. Hired in January of 2020, Nicholls ran the deployment of Charlotte’s Academy and player development. He hasn’t only built academies, but he’s coached and run them with an impressive resume behind his work.
In seven seasons within the Seattle Sounders Academy, Nicholls was responsible for player development as well.