Waylon Francis was instrumental in Columbus Crew SC’s 2015 MLS Cup run. The Costa Rican left back had seven assists in 28 starts, leading all Major League Soccer defenders in the category and earning himself a spot in the MLS All-Star Game two years ago.
After that, though, the 26-year-old defender has gone through some rough moments, struggling with injuries and getting limited playing time with the Black & Gold. Last
Francis’ fortune seems to be changing though, as he had a solid performance and recorded his first assist of the year in the 3-1 win over the Chicago Fire last Saturday.