The offseason never stops. Just a day after Columbus Crew SC announced the loan deal for Egyptian defender Amro Tarek, the Black & Gold announced the signing of its first-round draft pick, Rodrigo Saravia.
The holding midfielder was selected 19th overall in the 2016 MLS SuperDaft in January after a productive college career with Florida Golf Coast University.
"Rodrigo has shown well during our first preseason camp in Lakewood Ranch and we are eager to monitor his development," sporting director and head coach Gregg Berhalter said in the team's release.