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Crew Stadium Moment No. 15: First game after Kirk Urso’s passing

Massive Report is counting down the 15 most memorable moments in Crew Stadium history based on voting from the staff. Join the discussion on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #MRStadium.

On Aug. 5, 2012, the Columbus Crew lost a member of its family far too young with the passing of Kirk Urso at just 22 years old. The rookie midfielder fell unconscious at a Columbus bar and was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead just before 2 a.m.

Upon learning of the news, the club canceled its reserve league match against D.