The Columbus Crew’s 2021 season came to an untimely and earlier than expected end when the Crew failed to make the MLS Cup playoffs on the back of winning the league’s championship a year ago. Despite a late-season push, the Black & Gold could not overcome injuries and a summer swoon to return to the postseason for a second consecutive year.
As offseason work begins, the Crew took one last look back at the 2021 season. On Friday, the Black & Gold announced the team’s individual awards for the year, including Most Valuable Player, Golden Boot, Defensive Player of the Year, Kirk Urso Heart Award, OhioHealth Humanitarian of the Year and Academy Player of the Year honorees.