Columbus Crew SC had three players called up to the United States Men’s National Team earlier this week in midfielder Wil Trapp, goalkeeper Zack Steffen and forward Gyasi Zardes. On Thursday, the Black & Gold had three additional players called up to various national teams.
Winger Justin Meram was called up to the Iraqi national team squad and fullback Waylon Francis will join the Costa Rican squad for the March international window. Homegrown defender Aboubacar Keita will join the United States Under-20s for training camp.
Meram will join the team for the International Friendship Championship in Basra, Iraq.