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Crew End Preseason With Two Meaningful Games

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After winning the Disney Pro Soccer Classic's group A, the Columbus Crew faced off against the group B winners Montreal Impact on Saturday night in the tournament's championship game. Unlike previous games, this one was only streamed on ESPN3.com; therefore, ... Continue reading →

Disney Pro Soccer Classic Group Games: A Short Recap

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With the signing of Argentine midfielderMatías Sánchez finally confirmed, the Columbus Crew headed to Florida for the second time this preseason to partake in the Disney Pro Soccer Classic. The Crew's first game in the tournament, and fourth overall preseason ... Continue reading →

Crew Split Preseason Games; Duka Gone for Good

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The Crew wrapped up their week of preseason training in Bradenton, Florida, on Friday morning. After defeating D.C. United by a score of 1-0 last Saturday, Columbus then beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 on Wednesday before losing to the New ... Continue reading →

Preseason Training and New Acquisitions

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The Columbus Crew continue to add to their roster during the team's first preseason stretch in Florida. Today, the Crew announced the signing of left-back/midfielder Agustín Viana. The 29-year-old Viana was born in Chicago but also has citizenship in Uruguay ... Continue reading →

Crew Sign Brazilian Gláuber, Select Three in Supplemental Draft

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Today was a busy day for the Columbus Crew. The team first announced the signing of 6'3″ Brazilian defender Gláuber Leandro Honorato Berti before selecting three more players in the Supplemental Draft. Gláuber's career has taken him from his native ... Continue reading →

Columbus SuperDraft for Depth

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With the 9th and 28th picks in Thursday's 2013 MLS SuperDraft, the Columbus Crew selected forward Ryan Finley and defender Drew Beckie respectively. Ryan Finley started his collegiate career at Duke University but was suspended indefinitely for disciplinary issues after ... Continue reading →

Emilio Renteria Latest to Leave Crew

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Yet another Columbus Crew player is not returning for the 2013 season. A few days ago, the Crew confirmed that right-back Sebastian Miranda will definitely not be with the team this year. Yesterday, forward Emilio Renteria was added to that ... Continue reading →

Crew Add Much-Needed Depth to Defense

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The Columbus Crew announced the signing of 28-year-old defender Tyson Wahl yesterday afternoon. Wahl is a former U.S. U-17 national team player. He started for the U.S. in a 2-0 loss to Nigeria during the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship. ... Continue reading →

Seven Hills Crusaders: Supporting Cincy Soccer

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Since Columbus is centrally located in the state of Ohio, fans often drive from hours and even states away to support the Crew. Arguably the biggest congregation of Crew fans outside of Columbus is the Cincy Crew, who ... Continue reading →

Higuaín Honored as Crew Release Plans for Preseason

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Federico Higuaín's influence on the second half of the Columbus Crew's season has been well documented. He was named the MLS Newcomer of the Year, largely in part to his immediate impact upon joining the team in August. In Higuín, ... Continue reading →

O’Rourke Re-Signed; More Homegrowns Coming?

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This past Monday, the Columbus Crew re-signed veteran midfielder and Columbus, Ohio, native Danny O'Rourke. O'Rourke has been a member of the Crew since 2007. He was a starting defender on the 2008 team that won both the MLS Supporters' ... Continue reading →

2013 Columbus Roster Continues Taking Shape

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It has been another highly active offseason for the Columbus Crew in regards to their roster. Midfielder Chris Birchall, whose contract option was declined at the end of the year, opted out of the MLS Re-Entry Draft to return to ... Continue reading →

Crew to Participate in Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic

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The Columbus Crew are getting an early start to their offseason duties. Already gone are ten players and, now, the Crew are lining up preseason games in preparation for 2013. Today, the team announced their participation in the Walt Disney ... Continue reading →

Columbus Crew Cut Seven More

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Although the 2012 MLS Cup champion is still yet to be determined, that has not stopped the Columbus Crew from already reshuffling their roster for next year. Yesterday, the Crew declined the contract option on seven players, bringing their short ... Continue reading →

Higuaín Named MLS Newcomer of the Year

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Columbus Crew midfielder Federico Higuaín was named MLS Newcomer of the Year today despite only joining the league in the second half of the season. Higuaín was signed from Colón in Argentina as the Crew's third Designated Player back in ... Continue reading →