Columbus Crew sign free agent G Nicholas Hagen
Apr 27, 2022; Orlando, FL, USA; Guatemala goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen (1) reacts after a missed free kick attempt during a match against Mexico at Camping World Stadium. credits: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew signed free agent goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen on Thursday.
The 27-year-old Guatemala international inked a contract through 2024 with option years through 2026.
"Nicholas has solid experience from his time abroad and with the Guatemalan National Team that provides additional depth to our already strong group of goalkeepers," Crew president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko said. "We have a significantly higher number of games next year across multiple competitions, and it's important that we continue to add depth and competition to our roster."
Hagen spent the 2023 season with Bnei Sakhnin FC of the Israeli Premier League.
He previously played for Norway's HamKam (2021-23), Azerbaijan's Sabail (2020-21) and Guatemala's Municipal (2016-20). Internationally, he has earned 34 caps for Guatemala.
—Field Level Media
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