On May 29, 2018, FC Cincinnati were announced as the next MLS expansion franchise at the popular Rhinegeist Brewery in Over-the-Rhine. This had been anticipated for weeks as FCC drew some of the largest crowds for USL matches and had been talked about as early as 2016 when their ownership started negotiating with the MLS the possibility of becoming the next expansion team. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, FCC submitted a formal expansion bid in January 2017 to officially put
Dedicated, resilient, and adaptable. These are just a few adjectives that can be used to describe Patrick Mullins as a player and as a person. Photo Credit: Ken Tishenkel/ISNSoccer.com The forward for Columbus Crew SC is impressive both on and off the field. Born and raised in New Orleans, Mullins played for Jesuit High School and won two state titles with the team. He has been an ambassador for New Orleans and Louisiana soccer his entire career. Coming from that region presented challenges
Mike Grella hadn’t played in a Major League Soccer match since June 3, 2017 and he hadn’t played a match at all for Columbus Crew SC before Saturday and the Black & Gold’s 2-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes. Photo Credit: Ken Tishenkel/ISNSoccer.com After suffering a knee injury and undergoing months of rehab, Grella made his first appearance for Crew SC off the bench after leaving the New York Red Bulls as a free agent during the offseason. He entered
It took a home match for Columbus Crew SC to snap a three-game losing streak and remedy a scoring drought against the New England Revolution on Saturday evening. The 2-2 tie saw a score by forward Gyasi Zardes and a New England own goal. Entering the match, the Black & Gold had scored just one goal in their past three matches and had been shutout in their last two. “I think it’s positive,” Crew SC Head Coach Gregg Berhalter said. “What I
Last October, the International Olympic Committee stated electronic sports could be recognized as a sporting activity, so the next step might be the 2022 Asian Games including eSports as a competition. After that, there is a chance for the 2024 Olympics. Photo Credit: Columbus Crew SC Communications “That’s what I’m hearing,” Graham “Skamzz” Ellix said. “I’ll be 30 by then, and I have two kids at home, but it would be great to see it make there, for sure.” Ellix, who has
All seemed to be lost in Ohio soccer in mid-December of 2017. Columbus Crew SC announced a possible relocation to Austin, TX in October. That was followed by an unexpected hiatus from Dayton Dynamo FC in November. By mid-December, the possibility of no high-level soccer in the Buckeye State became a reality with the folding of AFC Cleveland. But now months later, in early April of 2018, hope has been restored. The Save the Crew movement continues to stay relevant thanks to
Columbus Crew SC Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter addressed the media Wednesday ahead of his team’s upcoming final preseason leg, the Carolina Challenge Cup. The South Carolina trip will include matchups with Atlanta United FC and Minnesota United FC of Major League Soccer as well as the Charleston Battery of the United Soccer League. The games, which will kick off on Saturday, Feb. 17, will test a tweaked Black & Gold team coming off a MLS Cup semifinal last
Alex Riggs knows pro soccer, having played for three major clubs here in the U.S. It all started with a decorated career at Missouri State University where he appeared in 64 matches from 2006 to 2010.. He compiled a record of 28-25-10 during his tenure with 279 saves. His college GAA was a impressive 0.92. His 6’4″ frame and freakish athletic ability made him an excellent prospect coming out of college. “Looking back on college it’s hard to believe it
Columbus Crew SC made waves in the transfer pool on Friday when it announced it had acquired 19-year-old Argentinian defender Milton Valenzuela of Superliga Argentina club Newell’s Old Boys on loan with a buy option in a long-rumored move. Signing as a Young Designated Player, Valenzuela will play left back for the Black & Gold. The need became apparent after the departures of fullbacks Jukka Raitala and Waylon Francis this offseason. The Argentinian will be the third Designated Player for Crew
