saved the crew

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the Crew’s recent 1-0 loss to DC United, discuss how the Crew has only earned 5 points in the last 7 games, and talk about the Crew’s overall playing performance. Next, we discuss how things have been going with fans back in the stands, speculate if this team is healthy again, and recap the current MLS standings. Finally, we talk about how the MLS has suspended Crew defender Josh Williams for four games for violation of league rules and provide an injury update on forward Gyasi Zardes.

How passionate fans of the Columbus Crew organized, protested and eventually saved the Crew and what it means to be a fan moving forward.

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Shout out to Keith Naas @Knass who helped proofread the outline

How Columbus #SavedTheCrew by Arlo Moore-Bloom

https://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2019/11/08/columbus-crew-mls-save-the-crew

Precourt takes thoughtful approach in Remaking the Crew

https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2015/07/27/Franchises/Anthony-Precourt.aspx

Columbus Crew Angling Toward Relocation in 2019 by Grant Wahl

https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/10/17/columbus-crew-austin-texas-anthony-precourt-stadium

Save The Crew:  A Timeline of Columbus’ Efforts To Save The Soccer Team

https://www.dispatch.com/sports/20181228/save-crew-timeline-of-columbus-efforts-to-save-its-soccer-team

Crew Fans Gather At City Hall To Protest by Chelsea Wiley

https://www.columbusnavigator.com/crew-sc-fans-gather-at-city-hall-to-protest/

Austin Texas Gets A Major League Soccer Deal as Columbus Ohio Gets Stiffed by Jason Notte

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonnotte/2018/08/22/austin-texas-gets-a-major-league-soccer-deal-while-columbus-ohio-gets-stiffed/#4a0be03b780c