Monday, the Columbus Crew made a major announcement in the history of the club. Starting in March of 2022, Crew 2, the club’s second team, will begin play as part of Major League Soccer’s new MLS NEXT Pro. The announcement of the developmental league created excitement across MLS, but it also prompted a lot of questions.
Thursday, Crew front office leadership helped answer those questions. Inside the OhioHealth Performance Center at historic Crew Stadium, Crew president and general manager Tim Bezbackenko and Crew 2 general manager Corey Wray outlined the team’s future.
Here are some major points fans should know about the new team as part of the Black & Gold’s organization:
Coaching and roster
Every team needs a head coach and Crew 2 is no exception.