The offseason has begun sooner than Columbus Crew SC both expected and would like. When that happens, fans can count on changes and that is what head coach and sporting director Gregg Berhalter and his staff are in the process of now.
While additions will be a big part of what makes up the Black & Gold in 2017, subtraction is also necessary. There are question marks surrounding multiple players for Crew SC — as the club only has six to eight guys under contract for next season — but there are two big names that stand out.