Elmer Plasencia

Elmer Plasencia

Joined: Sep 19, 2018

Elmer is Ohio University alumni living in Columbus, Ohio. Spending nearly the first decade of his life in Trujillo, Peru and Mar de Ajo, Argentina he fell in love with all things football. Living in Ohio since 2000 he has become a fan of Major League Soccer, particularly Columbus Crew. Making a living working as a product specialist in Corporate America. Elmer spends his free time watching, playing and writing about the beautiful game. He pays special attention to Barcelona, West Ham United and River Plate.

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 02: Portland Timbers head coach Caleb Porter moments before the 1-1 tie between the New England Revolution and the Portland Timbers on April 02, 2017, at Providence Park in Portland, OR. (Photo by Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).

Columbus Crew: Caleb Porter and Tim Bezbatchenko ignite new era

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 04: Columbus Crew head coach Gregg Berhalter enters the field before the MLS eastern conference semifinals game between the Columbus Crew SC and the New York Red Bulls on November 04, 2018 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

USMNT: Breaking down Gregg Berhalter’s first squad

HARRISON, NJ - NOVEMBER 11: Zack Steffen #23 of Columbus Crew screams directions to teammates during the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Eastern Conference Semifinal Leg 2 match between Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on November 11, 2018 in Harrison, NJ, USA. Red Bulls won the match with a score of 3 to 0. The New York Red Bulls advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

Columbus Crew: Roster moves re-shape offseason

CHESTER, PA - MAY 28: Christian Pulisic #10 of the US Men's National Team lines up for the corner kick during the International Friendly Match between United States Mens National Team v Bolivia at Talen Energy Stadium on May 28, 2018 in Chester, PA. The US Men's National Team won the match with a score of 3 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

USMNT roster reaction: 5 key players to watch

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 04: Columbus Crew SC goalkeeper Zack Steffen (23) cleats the ball during the game between Columbus Crew SC and the New York Red Bulls at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on November 4, 2018. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Crew: Zack Steffen deserves MLS Goalkeeper of Year award

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY- September 30: Aaron Long #33 of New York Red Bulls shakes hands with fans after the team win during the New York Red Bulls Vs Atlanta United FC MLS regular season game at Red Bull Arena on September 30th, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

MLS: Bargain Best XI – Most undervalued players

COLUMBUS, OH - AUGUST 11: Columbus Crew forward Pedro Santos (7) blows past Houston Dynamo defender Adam Lundqvist (14)in the MLS regular season game between the Columbus Crew SC and the Houston Dynamo on August 11, 2018 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, OH. The Crew won 1-0. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Crew: What’s the cause for bad run?

EAST HARTFORD, CT - OCTOBER 16: Kellyn Acosta #23 of the United States dribbles past Andy Polo #14 of Peru at Rentschler Field on October 16, 2018 in East Hartford, Connecticut.(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

MLS impact players: International break

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 07: United States defender Antonee Robinson (17) during the second half of the International Friendly Soccer match between the the United States and Brazil on September 7, 2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

USMNT Vs Colombia: 3 things we learned – Promise, potential, disappointment

COLUMBUS, OH - JUNE 02: Milton Valenzuela (19) of Columbus Crew SC kicks the ball during the game between the Columbus Crew SC and the Toronto FC at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on June 02, 2018. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Crew: Milton Valenzuela shining in first MLS season

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Columbus Crew fans react after a home win of the MLS regular season game between the Columbus Crew SC and the Colorado Rapids on September 22, 2018 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, OH. The Crew won 2-1. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Crew SC Vs Philadelphia Union: 3 things to watch for – Potential knockout round clash