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Top 4 takeaways from the Carolina Challenge Cup

By Andrew Atkins

Oct 16, 2016; Harrison, NJ, USA; The Columbus Crew starting eleven line up before their game against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. The Red Bulls won, 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Harrison, NJ, USA; The Columbus Crew starting eleven line up before their game against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. The Red Bulls won, 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /
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1. Columbus Crew SC gain momentum with 2nd Charleston Challenge Cup win

Columbus Crew SC had a rough 2016. The Black & Gold never built momentum, and missed the playoffs by a mile. Throughout the offseason, the Crew have overhauled their defense, and look to have a much more successful 2017 season.

If the Carolina Challenge Cup is any indicator, Columbus will be a club to keep an eye on this year. The Crew came out of Charleston the clear winners. The only club in the tournament that didn’t suffer a loss, Columbus seemed to be firing on all cylinders.

Designated Player Federico Higuain returned after missing most of 2016 due to injury, and made his presence felt in a big way with 2 goals against Atlanta. Meanwhile, the new Columbus defense only allowed 2 goals against throughout the tournament.

Columbus fans definitely were given a reason to get excited for the 2017 Regular Season, as the Black & Gold raised their 2nd Carolina Challenge Cup in the air after a dominant performance.

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What did you think of the 2017 Carolina Challenge Cup? Keep the conversation going in the comment section at the bottom of the page, and make sure to stay tuned to MLS Multiplex for all of your MLS regular season coverage!

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