It’s the beginning of the 2017 season and for the first time in six years, Columbus Crew SC opens at home. MAPFRE Stadium will be a very chilly place with game time temperatures in the mid 30s as the Chicago Fire and Crew SC hope to improve over a dismal 2017.
Several players are primed to make their debut for Columbus. Zack Steffen has already been named the starting goalkeeper and will make his first official Crew SC appearance of his career. Designated Player Jonathan Mensah, left back Jukka Raitala, and midfielder Mohammed Abu are also primed for their first appearance in the gold shirt.