| Columbus re-signs MLS Defender of Year Marshall | Sun Dec 28 11:09:47 2008 EST |
| Columbus, Ohio (Sports Network) - The Columbus Crew re-signed 2008 MLS Defender of the Year Chad Marshall to a multi-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. "We have made a significant commitment to ensure that Chad remains a member of the Crew and we are very pleased to have gotten that priority accomplished," said Columbus technical director Brian Bliss. "It goes without saying that he played a vital role in our championship season and re-signing him allows us to retain our core | |
| MLS Champion Crew tab Warzycha as new head coach | Mon Dec 22 14:51:10 2008 EST |
| Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - The Major League Soccer Cup champion Columbus Crew announced on Monday that longtime assistant coach Robert Warzycha has been named the fifth head coach in club history. "There was significant interest in our head coaching position and we considered several candidates, but none of them brought more soccer expertise, experience or potential to lead our club than Robert Warzycha," Crew President & General Manager Mark McCullers said. "And certainly, none approa | |
| Seattle Sounders FC has solid foundation | Wed Dec 17 15:34:26 2008 EST |
| said, "and if you see me in a tie very often, that means I'm not doing my job on the field. "So hopefully you won't see me in one often." If the past is any indication, Schmid's tie will start collecting dust soon. Schmid left MLS Cup winner Columbus Crew - and his lucky black and yellow scarf - behind to take on a new challenge in Seattle. The former UCLA (three NCAA crowns), Los Angeles Galaxy (one MLS Cup title) and Columbus (one MLS Cup championship) coach has made winning the norm, and ad | |
| U.S., Mexico World Cup qualifier set for Columbus | Wed Dec 17 12:30:06 2008 EST |
| first match in 2001 was played in 29-degree temperatures, an edge the U.S. hopes to have again next year. "Our first priority is to give our team the best chance to be successful and achieve the goal of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup, and Columbus Crew Stadium has always been a great venue for the national team," said U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati. "We carefully considered our options, and ultimately we felt that playing in Columbus is the right fit for this match." The match on Feb. 1 | |
| Seattle names former Crew boss Schmid as first head coach | Tue Dec 16 14:30:05 2008 EST |
| Renton, WA (Sports Network) - The Seattle Sounders FC named former Columbus Crew head coach Sigi Schmid as the 2009 Major League Soccer expansion franchise's first head coach on Tuesday. "We believe Sigi is a perfect fit for what Sounders FC sought in hiring its first head coach," Sounders FC Majority Owner Joe Roth said. "Sigi is a proven champion in this league and beyond, with an extensive and impressive coaching resume, and a track record for getting the most out of his teams. We believe th | |
| Crew and Sounders reach agreement on Schmid contract | Fri Dec 12 17:29:27 2008 EST |
| New York, NY (Sports Network) - Major League Soccer announced on Friday that the Columbus Crew and Seattle Sounders FC resolved a potential contractual issue regarding former Crew coach Sigi Schmid. Columbus acquired allocation money and cash from Seattle, thus releasing Schmid from contractual obligations and allowing him to proceed with his contract negotiations with Seattle. In connection with this matter, Major League Soccer found no evidence of tampering by Seattle Sounders FC. | |
| Schmid declines new Columbus deal | Wed Dec 10 13:05:10 2008 EST |
| Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - The Columbus Crew and head coach Sigi Schmid have parted ways after the coach turned down a new deal from the Major League Soccer champions. "Sigi Schmid has formally declined our last contract offer and will not be returning as head coach of the Columbus Crew," a club statement said. "Sigi was the ideal person to turn around our competitive program and create a championship mentality within our club. As a result, we are well positioned moving forward and toward | |
| Schelotto to remain with Crew as designated player | Tue Dec 2 15:10:34 2008 EST |
| Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - The 2008 Major League Soccer Cup Champion Columbus Crew announced on Tuesday that they have exercised the option year on the contract of reigning league and MLS Cup MVP Guillermo Barros Schelotto. The move makes him the club's first designated player. "Securing Guille's return was one of our top priorities entering the offseason and we are pleased to get that accomplished," Crew President and General Manager Mark McCullers said. "It goes without saying that he wa | |
| Red Bulls, Crew both gunning for first MLS Cup | Fri Nov 21 18:41:30 2008 EST |
| Carson, CA (Sports Network) - When the dust settles on the Major League Soccer title game at The Home Depot Center on Sunday, one of the two combatants - the New York Red Bulls or the heavily favored Columbus Crew - will be hoisting their respective franchise's first ever MLS Cup Trophy. Sunday will mark the first time since the league's inaugural season that two teams who have never before played in the MLS Cup Final will meet for the league championship. Columbus will be looking to be the fir | |
| Crew's Schelotto wins MVP | Thu Nov 20 14:49:53 2008 EST |
| Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Columbus Crew midfielder Guillermo Barros Schelotto was named Major League Soccers Most Valuable Player on Thursday. Schelotto, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, led MLS with 19 assists - tied for the second highest single-season total in league history. Only Carlos Valderramas 26 assists in 2000 was higher than Schelottos 2008 total. Heading into MLS Cup on Sunday against Red Bull New York, Schelotto has three assists in three playoff games and has contributed on | |
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