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The Crew signs defender Jake Morris from Seattle Sounders’ Academy

In a week full of additions, the Columbus Crew has made another one. The Black & Gold announced on Friday afternoon that the team signed Campbell University defender Jake Morris. This came following a trade of $50,000 in General Allocation Money with the Seattle Sounders to acquire Morris’ Homegrown rights.

Morris, 22 years old, played for Campbell during the COVID-altered 2020 and 2021 seasons. He made 28 appearances for the Camels, scoring seven goals and registering nine assists.

Prior to coming to Campbell, Morris played for Tyler Junior College. He made 45 total appearances for the Apache, scoring 12 goals and managing eight assists from 2018 to 2020.