Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 04: Columbus Crew defender Harrison Afful (25) looks for an open man in 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. The Crew won 1-0. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Crew Vs New York Red Bulls: Crew full backs must be careful

New York Red Bulls Vs Columbus Crew: Patience and poise

Columbus Crew: Zack Steffen deserves MLS Goalkeeper of Year award

New York Red Bulls: Mental Focus is the Key Now

AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 13: (L-R) Chief Executive Officer of the Portland Timbers Merritt Paulson, Robb Heineman, Owner and CEO, Sporting Kansas City, Sportscenter anchor and host of ESPN FC Max Bretos and Owner, Seattle Sounders FC, Adrian Hanauer speak onstage at the In-Stadium Fan Experience in MLS during the 2015 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Four Seasons Hotel on March 13, 2015 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Richard Mcblane/Getty Images for SXSW)

Columbus Crew: Austin MLS supporters prefer their own

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?

COLUMBUS, OH- NOVEMBER 21 - Columbus Crew fabs are trying to save their team from moving to Austin as the Toronto FC plays the Columbus Crew in the first leg of the MLS Eastern Conference Championship at the MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus. November 21, 2017. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Columbus Crew: Sanity creeps into Austin negotiations

MONTREAL, QC - OCTOBER 06: Montreal Impact midfielder Saphir Taider (8) celebrates his goal on a free kick during the Columbus Crew versus the Montreal Impact game on October 6, 2018, at Stade Saputo in Montreal, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Impact Vs Columbus Crew: 3 things we learned – It’s not over yet

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

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 01: Harrison Afful (25) of Columbus Crew SC celebrates with Jonathan Mensah (4) of Columbus Crew SC after scoring a goal in the MLS regular season game between the Columbus Crew SC and the New York City FC on September 01, 2018 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Crew-to-Austin leaders making this too hard

COLUMBUS, OH - AUGUST 11: Columbus Crew forward Gyasi Zerdes (11) looks on 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 SC: The one-man show up front in Gyasi Zardes

ATLANTA, GA AUGUST 04: Atlanta's Josef Martinez (7) gestures to the crowd after scoring a goal during the match between Atlanta United and Toronto FC on August 4th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United FC and Toronto FC played to a 2 2 draw. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United Vs Columbus Crew: 5 key players to watch

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 21: Justin Meram

Columbus Crew: Can Justin Meram make an impact?

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JUNE 03: Justin Meram

Columbus Crew SC: Justin Meram back in Columbus via trade – Key quotes and analysis

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 10: Zack Steffen

Zack Steffen: How he rose to the top in MLS

FOXBOROUGH, MA - MAY 19: Columbus Crew forward Gyasi Zardes (11) and New England Revolution defender Andrew Farrell (2) chase the ball during a match between the New England Revolution and Columbus Crew SC on May 19, 2018, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Crew defeated the Rev 1-0. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Crew: Is it Gyasi Zardes or the system?

CHESTER, PA - MARCH 17: Columbus Crew Forward Gyasi Zardes (11) chases down a long pass in the first half during the game between the Columbus Crew and Philadelphia Union on March 17, 2018 at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Crew: Rising MLS on the pitch; unraveling off it

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 09: Philadelphia Union forward C.J. Sapong (17) heads the ball as Columbus Crew defender Jonathan Mensah (4) defends in the MLS regular season game between the Columbus Crew SC and the Philadelphia Union on May 09, 2018 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Crew: 3 things we learned from shutout win against Philadelphia

CHESTER, PA - MARCH 17: Columbus Crew Forward Gyasi Zardes (11) chases down a long pass in the first half during the game between the Columbus Crew and Philadelphia Union on March 17, 2018 at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Gyasi Zardes: The darkhorse Golden Boot candidate

CHESTER, PA - MARCH 17: Columbus Crew Midfielder Cristian Martinez (18) carries the ball in the first half during the game between the Columbus Crew and Philadelphia Union on March 17, 2018 at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Crew: Cristian Martinez is just a matter of time

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 3 - Sebastian Giovinco of TFC reacts after a missed chance during the 1st half of MLS action as the Toronto FC host the Columbus Crew in their home opener at BMO Field on March 3, 2018. (Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew: 3 key takeaways and recap

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 29: Columbus Crew players pose for a team picture before the second leg of the MLS Cup eastern conference final between Toronto FC and Columbus Crew on November 29, 2017, at BMO Field in Toronto, ON, Canada. (Photograph by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2018 Season Preview: Columbus Crew SC

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 29: Columbus Crew players pose for a team picture before the second leg of the MLS Cup eastern conference final between Toronto FC and Columbus Crew on November 29, 2017, at BMO Field in Toronto, ON, Canada. (Photograph by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Crew: A New DP, As Star Players Look To Exit

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 22: Fans cheer in the first half of a MLS game between the New York Red Bulls and DC United at RFK Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

MLS Stadiums: Eastern Conference Update – DC United, NYCFC, and Columbus

HARRISON, NJ - MAY 27: New York Red Bulls forward Mike Grella (13) during the first half of the Major League Soccer game between the New York Red Bulls and the New England Revolution on May 27, 2017 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS: Grella and Mears Selected in MLS Re-Entry Draft

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 2: Crew fans celebrate Edie Gaven's goal against the Colorado Rapids during their match on September 2, 2007 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. (Photo by Greg Bartram/MLS/WireImage)

Columbus Crew: Operation #SaveTheCrew Gets More Complicated

TORONTO, ONTARIO - DECEMBER 10: Roman Torres

What to Watch For In MLS: Who Clinches?