Andrew King
Major League Soccer
Columbus, OH, United States
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Zack Steffen salutes fans ahead of emotional Columbus Crew SC farewell
COLUMBUS, Ohio — For Zack Steffen, the first major transfer of his career isn’t happening in typical fashion. The Columbus Crew SC goalkeeper won’t be getting a transfer-window announcement in June. He won’t have the summer off to make his move, and he won’t be able to finish out the → Read More
Aaron Long: Champions League is "priority 1" as Red Bulls chase trophy
COLUMBUS, Ohio – After a lineup made up predominantly of reserves earned a road point to begin their MLS campaign, the New York Red Bulls quickly turned their focus to the Concacaf Champions League and an imposing opponent after a three-day turnaround. Three days after clinching a spot in the CCL → Read More
Caleb Porter: Coaching Columbus Crew SC a "realization of a dream"
COLUMBUS, Ohio – After a year away from Major League Soccer, Caleb Porter is back and in a role he called a dream situation. Porter was officially unveiled as the head coach of the new-look Columbus Crew SC organization Wednesday, and said he’s excited to “usher this club into the next era.” → Read More
Columbus Crew SC look toward an uncertain, potentially different 2019
OBETZ, Ohio – Columbus Crew SC fans can expect one of the team’s most promising youngsters back next season, but the futures of two major contributors will likely be up in the air this offseason. With their 3-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls, Columbus is out of the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs, → Read More
Zack Steffen, Columbus Crew SC look to conjure Knockout Round magic again
OBETZ, Ohio – Almost exactly a year ago, Zack Steffen burst onto the scene in the biggest opportunity of his career. Columbus Crew SC and their young goalkeeper were traveling to Atlanta United for their Knockout Round match in the Audi 2017 MLS Cup playoffs in front of 70,000 fans ready for their → Read More
"Like he never left": Justin Meram makes game-winning return to Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio—In his first start at MAPFRE Stadium since returning to Columbus Crew SC from a six-month stint with Orlando City SC, winger Justin Meram scored the game-winner for his new-old club in a crucial battle near the top of the Eastern Conference. Of course he did. “When he came back → Read More
Motivated Gyasi Zardes "cherishes" LA Galaxy homecoming with Crew SC
OBETZ, Ohio – Gyasi Zardes returns to where it all began this weekend, and when he steps onto the StubHub Center field to play against the LA Galaxy for the first time, he’ll do so on amicable terms with his hometown club. After five pro seasons in LA – which included an MLS Cup win, an MLS → Read More
Atlanta's Hector Villalba confirms effort to switch eligibility to Paraguay
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Amid speculation about his international career, Atlanta United winger Hector Villalba confirmed Wednesday that he is in the process of switching national teams. In May, a report from Paraguay suggested that the Argentine-born Villalba was in the process of switching to the → Read More
Columbus Crew SC unbeaten in 9 – but is their attack Zardes-dependent?
COLUMBUS, Ohio – In the midst of a nine-game unbeaten run, it can be difficult to find reasons for concern. But for Columbus Crew SC, who are right in the mix at the top of the Eastern Conference, the team’s ability to continue to string wins together may hinge on their ability to involve more → Read More
Columbus Crew SC credit individual commitment to defensive improvement
OBETZ, Ohio – Columbus Crew SC teams under head coach and sporting director Gregg Berhalter have all had an identity. With attack-minded wing backs, a creative No. 10 and target strikers who are always near the goal, Berhalter's teams have always been attack-oriented, even if it means giving up a → Read More
Crew SC credit "stronger mentality" for run of 3 straight clean sheets
COLUMBUS, Ohio – For perhaps the first time under Gregg Berhalter, the Columbus Crew SC defense is becoming the star of the show. With Saturday’s 3-0 domination of the Chicago Fire, Columbus have earned three straight shutouts for the first time since 2011, well before Berhalter’s time with → Read More
Mike Grella quiets the doubters, including himself, with game-winner
OBETZ, Ohio – For Columbus Crew SC, Mike Grella's game-winning goal for his new team locked up an important three points. For the veteran winger himself, scoring in his first shift in Columbus was proof he could still compete at the MLS level, and a major step toward quieting the doubts that have → Read More
System is the star: How Berhalter built Crew SC into pass-and-move maestros
OBETZ, Ohio – When Gregg Berhalter was hired as head coach and sporting director of Columbus Crew SC after the 2013 season, he had to sell his new squad on his philosophies as a coach. Berhalter had been fired earlier that year as coach of Hammarby in the Swedish second division, with the club → Read More
Meram: "It was right for me" to train even after trade request
LEWIS CENTER, Ohio – Justin Meram may not be certain he wants to stay in Columbus, but when Crew SC preseason training began this week, Meram was in camp doing fitness exercises with his teammates. Over the offseason, the playmaking winger made it known to head coach and sporting director Gregg → Read More
Columbus Crew SC think they found heir to Higuain in Eduardo Sosa
Gregg Berhalter thinks he may have his heir apparent to Federico Higuain, and the Columbus Crew SC boss can thank Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez for lending a helping hand. Columbus announced on Tuesday that the team signed 21-year-old Venezuelan attacker Eduardo Sosa from Venezuelan club → Read More
No winter blues: Crew SC excited, energized for 2018 after playoff run
OBETZ, Ohio – When Columbus Crew SC lost a heartbreaking MLS Cup final to the Portland Timbers in 2015, the group was devastated. Columbus players described a “dark” feeling that led to the year-long hangover of 2016, when the club missed the playoffs. Now, just days after losing to Toronto FC → Read More
Despite goal drought, Crew's Ola Kamara confident ahead of Leg 2 at Toronto
OBETZ, Ohio – November has been good to Ola Kamara. The Norwegian striker has been a big part of Columbus Crew SC’s playoff run, helping the club to the Eastern Conference Championship series against Toronto FC before earning a call to Norway’s national team for the first time since 2014. → Read More
Away-goals rule fuels Crew SC's confidence heading into Leg 2 at Toronto FC
OBETZ, Ohio – After Toronto FC successfully entered MAPFRE Stadium and defended their way to the 0-0 scoreline in Leg 1, many believe the Reds hold the advantage over Columbus Crew SC as they head back to Toronto for the second leg of the Eastern Conference Championship. But in Columbus, there is → Read More
After open series vs. NYCFC, Columbus brace for tougher Toronto challenge
OBETZ, Ohio – Columbus Crew SC’s Eastern Conference Semifinal series was wild affair. Between a wide-open 4-1 track meet in the first leg in Columbus and a white-knuckled defense of a 2-0 return leg in New York, the clubs scattered seven goals and plenty of drama over two matches. Now, Columbus → Read More
Sold-out Eastern Conference Final just one more positive for Crew SC
OBETZ, Ohio – When Columbus Crew SC host rivals Toronto FC for the opening match of the Eastern Conference Championship on Tuesday night, it will be in front of a packed house. Crew SC Director of Business Operations Andy Loughnane told the Columbus Dispatch last week that the match is expected to → Read More