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Columbus Crew SC (2008, 2020, 2023 MLS Champions)

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Sources: Darlington Nagbe trying to force a trade to Columbus Crew SC

A possible surprising conclusion to one of preseason’s biggest mysteries.

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The mystery surrounding Darlington Nagbe’s absence from Atlanta United’s first two preseason friendlies could have a dramatic conclusion.

Multiple sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed to Dirty South Soccerthat the veteran midfielder wants out to be traded to Columbus Crew SC.

Why the Crew specifically? One main reason is Caleb Porter. The new manager in Columbus has an extremely close relationship with Nagbe. Porter managed Nagbe at both Akron University and with the Portland Timbers. Another possible reason could be that Columbus is near Nagbe’s hometown of Lakewood, Ohio.

Entire article: https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/20...e-trying-to-force-a-trade-to-columbus-crew-sc
 
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Massive Report’s Crew Mount Rushmore

What four players should be etched into Crew immortality?

Brian McBride
The Crew’s first ever draft pick and USMNT superstar. McBride’s ability on the field and willingness to shoulder the brunt of the team’s marketing efforts during the early days were essential for the club to gain stability in the market. He is/was a class act on and off the field and recently returned to play in the Save The Crew match with other former players near MAPFRE Stadium.

Guillermo Barros Schelotto
He lacked the longevity of the other players on this list, as GBS came to Columbus at the twilight of his career, but his achievements were second to none. He enhanced the teammates around him and made the small market club a big time winner.

Federico Higuain
Entering his eighth season in Columbus, Higuain continues to be the Crew’s engine on the field and its figurehead off of it. He is a phenom on dead balls and can create as well as score within the run of play. He may even take over the regular season goal scoring title from Jeff Cunningham by this seasons end.

Frankie Hejduk
Frankie is the team’s brand ambassador today and rightfully so. He was a star on the field with his energetic play and leadership capabilities. A member and team captain of the MLS Cup championship team, Frankie is a high-spirited and energetic person. Those traits were palpable watching him bomb up and down the wing, and continue to be in his current team role today.

Entire article: https://www.massivereport.com/2019/...-mount-rushmore-best-four-players-history-mls
 
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Fox Sports Ohio to become Crew’s new multi-year broadcast partner

The Black & Gold have a new television home.

Columbus Crew SC is returning to Fox Sports Ohio after spending the last five years with Spectrum Sports, according to Tom Reed of The Athletic. Massive Report can confirm Reed’s report. The move back to Fox Sports Ohio will be a joy to fans who were unable to view the matches in previous years due to blackout restriction in a certain radius of Columbus.

The deal is expected to be a multi-year deal and will includes a 30-minute pre-game and post-game show, according to The Athletic. This will also give those from the Cleveland area — where owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam own the Cleveland Browns — will be granted exposure to the Black & Gold.

The last Columbus Crew televised on the Fox Sports Ohio network was in 2013, before previous ownership made the jump to Time Warner Sports, which changed to Spectrum Sports in 2016.

The deal did not set well with fans. Within a 75-mile radius from MAPFRE Stadium, those who were subscribed to either DirectTV, MLS Live or MLS Direct Kick were unable to watch the team. It also became such a hassle for bars and pubs who weren’t able to host watch parties due to the black out.

Entire article: https://www.massivereport.com/2019/...lumbus-crews-new-multi-year-broadcast-partner
 
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Columbus Crew get cash for Kekuta Manneh

Columbus Crew SC traded the MLS rights for Kekuta Manneh to FC Cincinnati for $250,000 in targeted allocation money and $50,000 in general allocation money, the club announced Wednesday. The Crew could acquire an additional $50,000 each of TAM and GAM should Manneh hit certain incentives throughout the season.

Entire article: https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/columbus-crew-sc/columbus-crew-get-cash-for-manneh/
 
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scarletmike said:
Man, took a look at the schedule and there's only 1 game on a national network. Clearly the league is not happy that the team is still alive. :lol:
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When I was sitting in the stands Saturday I was thinking it would be comical if MLS scheduled Columbus as the only cold-weather city with a home game the opening weekend. Then I saw Colorado and other cold-weather cities also played at home (Colorado had the coldest game in MLS history).

I liked the fact that Dee Haslam and Dr. Pete walked the stadium hours before the match to make sure everything was set up right. Shows they at least care.

The minor changes such as the smoke machines behind the goals and stadium signage were noticeable and detailed-oriented.
 
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Columbus Crew SC announce groundbreaking ceremony for new stadium next month

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Columbus Crew SC will officially break ground on the club's new downtown stadium on October 10 in an event open to the general public, the club announced Tuesday.

Supporters are invited to attend the ceremony, which begins at approximately 2 pm ET and features music and food truck concessions beginning at 1 pm ET. The first 500 attendees will receive a commemorative groundbreaking shovel.

Centered in downtown Columbus, the Crew’s new stadium is expected to be a $230-million, 20,000-capacity venue on a 33-acre site. Beyond the stadium, the project includes a riverfront park, nearly 1,000 new residential units and office and commercial space.

The Crew expect to open play at the new ground during the summer of the 2021 MLS season.

Entire article: https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019...roundbreaking-ceremony-new-stadium-next-month

Also see: https://www.massivereport.com/2019/...w-sc-downtown-stadium-groundbreaking-mls-2019
 
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