The Columbus Crew considered one of the original pioneers since the inception of Major League Soccer ever since its foundation in 1996. With a new ownership, President and new man in its helm, we may have an all-around contender in the Midwest.
For a team almost packing up its backs and heading south to the Lone Star state, suddenly a group of saviors got a hold of this amazing squad as the Edwards and Haslam Families were the ones to keep the Crew put in Columbus.
For the new investors these did not hesitated to bring a whiz to take over as President of this club, in Tim Betzbatchenko a proven winner that made of the TFC a powerhouse and this club winning a number of shields up north.
For Bezbatchenko, a man with an impressive CV under his arms and architect of a successful stint for the Toronto FC, as well responsible for getting the likes of Jozy Altidore, Sebastian Giovinco, Michael Bradley and Jermain Defoe.
Now he has a new challenge but already he has made his move with appointing Caleb Porter as the Black and Gold manager and shaping up this squad to be an all-around contender and winner.
By making Caleb Porter the ninth manager of the Crew history, Tim Betzbatchenko knows he has a proven winner and he will build around his new man in the helm a winner and a serious contender for the league title.
So far, the club has focus in getting a few players in the transfer market as well re- signed several of those important ones that deliver for this club as the aims are to see what will the club new manager needs will become on opening day.
The arrival of newcomers to these parts of the Midwest are midfielder Robinho Barbosa from Brazilian side Ceara, trading for goalkeeper Joe Bendik from Orlando and the return of defender Waylon Francis to Columbus in a trade with Seattle.
Adding to their roster a HG in Aboubacar Keita as well giving their super draft pick JJ Williams a spot in the big team and so far he is proving himself worthy of a spot by the way his performances are speaking of him highly in the team preseason.
As this league pioneer seeing its fan base turnout in support of its side to stay put in Columbus and results speaking a loud as this club new ownership for sure will deliver not only a winner but also maybe a new venue to call home.
For manager Porter so far the preseason grades is looking forward to see a total continuity in seeing a solid defense as well seeing a high productivity from its wingers and its attacking game step up for the better.
As the man is looking forward to many memorable afternoons with the Black of Gold as well, make a total impact in his second stint as manager in Major League Soccer after leaving a number of achievements in his time in the Pacific Northwest.
Prediction: the Columbus Crew for sure will have a decent campaign and finish in the top four spots and making the postseason with a little luck these can be in the finals of the Eastern Conference.
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