Bastian Schweinsteiger wasn’t unfamiliar when he signed for Major League Soccer and the Chicago Fire from Manchester United. The former Bayern Munich midfielder and German captain is a household name in the soccer world and that extends to Columbus.
“I’ve watched him since I was a young kid,” Wil Trapp said, “so it will be awesome to play against him.”
Columbus Crew SC will get a firsthand look at Schweinsteiger on Saturday when the team travels to take on Chicago at Toyota Park.
The Fire’s new Designated Player made his debut last week in a 2-2 draw with the Montreal Impact.