When Thursday comes, Jonathan Mensah will be one of several Columbus Crew SC players debuting in the MLS Cup playoffs as the team faces Atlanta United at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But don’t get it wrong, the 27-year-old center back is more than used to elimination games and the big stage.
A regular on Ghana’s National Team since 2009, Jonathan has played in two FIFA World Cups and in multiple editions of the African Cup of Nations. His international pedigree gives the defender a clear understanding about what he and his teammates are about to face.