The first game of the Carolina Challenge Cup on Saturday evening didn’t go as planned for Columbus Crew SC. Despite the Black & Gold earning a 1-1 draw with the Chicago Fire, the game turned on its head after just 30 minutes when captain and midfielder Wil Trapp was issued a red card for what was deemed a late and reckless tackle.
”I do think — we all know Wil. He’s an honest player, not a dirty player and I think he slipped a little bit on the play,” head coach Caleb Porter said.