Something likely forced Anthony Precourt's hand into extending Gregg Berhalter's contract beyond 2017.
For Columbus Crew SC fans, Wednesday was a good day. The man who has turned the club from MLS afterthought to annual playoff team and MLS Cup contender, who reshaped the way the team plays and made them arguably the most attractive team to watch in the league, Gregg Berhalter, has committed long term to the club.
For me, it begged the question: Why now?
The club already had picked up the option on Berhalter's contract, meaning he would remain the sporting director and head coach of the Black & Gold through the 2017 season.