The Columbus Crew announced today that it has exercised the contract options on 14 players from its 2013 roster, while four others were already under contract for next season, giving the club a roster that currently features 18 players. The Crew picked-up the options of goalkeepers Matt Lampson and Daniel Withrow; defenders Chad Barson, Eric Gehrig and Tyson Wahl; midfielders Bernardo Anor, Ethan Finlay, Kevan George, Justin Meram, Shawn Sloan, Ben Speas and Tony Tchani; and forwards Ryan Finley and Aaron
The Precourt Era is underway in Columbus. For the first time since the sale of the team to Anthony Precourt, the Crew played in front of their home fans and gave them a look at what things would be like under their new owner, taking on the first place New York Red Bulls. If the match was any indication Columbus has a bright road ahead. Having struggled for most of the summer not much was expected from the Crew on the night, but