The promising player, Taha Habroune, is drawing attention after a standout display with his club. One of his latest astonishing performance was in the Leagues Cup clash against Club Puebla. The young midfielder was the driving force behind the Columbus Crew’s dominant 3-1 victory, earning man-of-the-match honors. Habroune’s exceptional creativity and vision were on full display, as he was directly involved in two of the team’s three goals. His game-changing performance showcased exactly why he’s considered one of the club’s most promising talents.
Habroune’s first assist of the night came after a brilliant run of over 60 yards, where he drove at the heart of the Puebla defense. His surging run created space for his teammates, and he provided a perfectly timed slip pass to Diego Rossi, who chipped the ball over the goalkeeper to double the Crew’s lead. Just minutes later, Habroune was once again at the center of the action. He picked up the ball deep in his own half and, after a quick one-two with Rossi and Dylan Chambost, he delivered a pinpoint through ball to find Andrés Herrera at the back post, who calmly slotted it home for the third goal. These two assists highlighted not only his pace and endurance but also his superb technical ability and game-changing vision.
Beyond his direct contributions, Habroune’s overall play was a masterclass in creativity. His ability to make slaloming runs through the midfield and consistently find his teammates in dangerous positions offered a constant threat to the Puebla backline. Head coach Wilfried Nancy praised the 19-year-old’s impact, stating that what the public saw was something he had been observing in training for weeks.
Adding to the excitement around his career is the potential for international play. Born in the United States to Moroccan parents, Habroune has the possibility to play for USA or Morocco. While he has represented the United States at the youth level, including the U-17 and U-20 teams, his Moroccan heritage make him a possibility for the senior Moroccan national team in the future, especially given his recent rise to prominence.
With performances like this, Taha Habroune is quickly solidifying his place in the Columbus Crew’s starting lineup and proving he is a star on the rise with a bright future ahead of him.
You can watch highlights of the match, including Habroune’s two assists, via the link below:
Well deserved! 🫡 Dos asistencias de lujo y Taha Habroune led @ColumbusCrew to the W, keeping their qualification hopes alive y ganando el MOTM pres. by GEICO 😎🅰️ #LeaguesCup2025 pic.twitter.com/IQmJpiCygZ
— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) August 2, 2025
