Running short of time in this hectic week, but although writing time is scarce, I don't want all of these Caleb Porter quotes to go to waste. So here's a little something I'll call Collected Caleb Quotes. These are all from media day on Wednesday. ***** Porter has been to Crew games as a fan … Continue reading Collected Caleb Quotes
Month: February 2019
#SavedTheCrew Reaction: Tim Bezbatchenko
New Crew President Tim Bezbatchenko is a Westerville native whose family has been Crew season ticket members since 1996. After building an MLS Cup champion in Toronto, "Bez" has returned home to oversee the rejuvenation of his beloved Crew under committed local ownership. What follows, in Q &A format, are some highlights from our conversation … Continue reading #SavedTheCrew Reaction: Tim Bezbatchenko
#SavedTheCrew Reaction: Wil Trapp
During the entire Grand Theft Massive saga, perhaps no player shouldered a bigger burden than Wil Trapp. As captain of his hometown team, Trapp was tasked with leading his teammates through the turmoil while also feeling its effects on a deeply personal level. Along the way, Trapp lifted the fanbase's spirits in some unorthodox ways. … Continue reading #SavedTheCrew Reaction: Wil Trapp
#SavedTheCrew Reaction: Federico Higuain
Federico Higuain came to Columbus in 2012 and has been the playmaking focal point of the team for seven seasons and counting. He is the only member of the 50/50 club in Crew history, tallying 54 goals and 58 assists heading into 2019. At 34, there is still a chance that with another healthy season … Continue reading #SavedTheCrew Reaction: Federico Higuain
#SavedTheCrew Reaction: John Harkes
U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer John Harkes was a part of many firsts in his career. He was a member of the first U.S. yeam in 40 years to qualify for the World Cup in 1990, was the first American to win a League Cup in England with Sheffield Wednesday in 1991, was part of … Continue reading #SavedTheCrew Reaction: John Harkes
#SavedTheCrew Reaction: Jeff Cunningham
Back on December 21, I got a call out of the blue from Jeff Cunningham. We had exchanged a few texts regarding comments for stories I had been working on in 2018, but it was the first time I had heard his voice since his second stint with the Crew concluded at the end of … Continue reading #SavedTheCrew Reaction: Jeff Cunningham
#SavedTheCrew Reaction: Billy Thompson
Billy Thompson is an original '96er and former Crew academy coach who still lives in Columbus to this day. He is currently the Boys' Technical Director at Ohio Premier. Fun fact that I just thought to look up as I typed this...Thompson is one of only two players to start the inaugural game on April … Continue reading #SavedTheCrew Reaction: Billy Thompson
#SavedTheCrew Reaction: John DeBrito
Howdy folks! My real job kicked my butt this week, so work on the #SavedTheCrew reaction pieces had come to a halt as my time and energy needed to be focused elsewhere, but here's a quick Friday afternoon #SavedTheCrew snack as you head into the weekend. John DeBrito spent three years with the Crew from … Continue reading #SavedTheCrew Reaction: John DeBrito
#SavedTheCrew Reaction: Tommy Heinemann
2018 was an emotionally taxing year for Columbus Crew fans, and that includes former Crew striker Tommy Heinemann, who was going through a soccer-as-business ordeal of his own. After signing with FC Cincinnati for the 2018 season, the club unilaterally decided to void his contract based on concerns about the condition of his knee, which … Continue reading #SavedTheCrew Reaction: Tommy Heinemann
#SavedTheCrew Reaction: Ben Speas
Growing up in the Akron suburb of Stow, Ben Speas used to commute to Columbus to take part in the Crew's academy system. After a college career that included winning NCAA College Cup titles with Akron in 2010 and North Carolina in 2011, even being named College Cup MVP with UNC, Speas signed a homegrown … Continue reading #SavedTheCrew Reaction: Ben Speas
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