Signing players who won’t likely have a starting role doesn’t typically bring a lot of excitement to soccer club’s fanbases, especially ones who have just won big. But if you were anywhere near Twitter one week ago when the Columbus Crew announced the arrival of veteran striker Bradley Wright-Phillips, you probably noticed the exact opposite among Black & Gold fans.
Crew fans are rightfully still ecstatic with the team’s victory at the 2020 MLS Cup Final and the movement of bringing one of the greatest strikers to ever play in Major League Soccer for what’s presumed to be a backup role only reinforced the feeling that the team is determined to stay among the best in the league.