The MLS off-season officially began for the Columbus Crew after their defeat in the MLS Cup final. The Crew wasted no time announcing that they are holding on to “the core” of their team, but what additional changes need to be made in order to ensure that Columbus remain an Eastern Conference power? Look no further than the first ever group of MLS free agents.
Columbus Crew Communications explained the moves that the club have already made, and outlined the current roster. The Crew exercised contract options on Harrison Afful, Waylon Francis, Michael Parkhurst, Justin Meram and Wil Trapp.