Tarun Karumanchi
23-Year-Old
Columbus Crew
MLS
Signs first team contract
Karumanchi signed a first team contract with the Columbus Crew through the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, with club options through June 2030, according to the club. General manager Issa Tall said "Tarun has demonstrated strong qualities since he started training with the first team during preseason, and he's earned this opportunity based on his eagerness to develop and professional attitude."
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Karumanchi made his MLS debut against New York City FC on July 22, becoming only the second Crew 2 player to start a first team match, and made five starts in six appearances for Crew 2 this season with one assist in MLS NEXT Pro action. Selected in the second round of the 2026 MLS SuperDraft out of UCLA, where he captained the team to its first Big Ten Championship in 2025, the 23 year old midfielder now begins the next chapter of his career with a long term deal in Columbus.
Karumanchi made his MLS debut against New York City FC on July 22, becoming only the second Crew 2 player to start a first team match, and made five starts in six appearances for Crew 2 this season with one assist in MLS NEXT Pro action. Selected in the second round of the 2026 MLS SuperDraft out of UCLA, where he captained the team to its first Big Ten Championship in 2025, the 23 year old midfielder now begins the next chapter of his career with a long term deal in Columbus.
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Karumanchi recorded one chance created and two tackles won in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to New York City FC.
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