Editor’s note: On Saturday, the Crew will honor Federico Higuaín. The former midfielder, affectionately known as Pipa, is signing a one-day contract to officially retire as a member of the Black & Gold. To honor the midfielder, Massive Report will spend this week sharing moments of Higuaín’s career with the Crew.
In 2012, the Columbus Crew was three years removed from winning the team’s first MLS Cup title. While the 2011 season saw the Black & Gold get back into the MLS Cup playoffs, the end of the year brought changes in the roster.