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2017 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS

Date: Monday, July 17, 2017Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ETLocation: MAPFRE Stadium (Columbus, Ohio) Spectrum Sports: Neil Sika (play-by-play), Dwight Burgess (analyst), Alex Stec (sideline) Columbus Crew SC Communications Contacts: Tim Miller (O: 614-447-4176) (C: 847-828-2003), [email protected] Mojica (O: 614-447-4203) (C: 330-321-8989), [email protected]

Eintracht Frankfurt Communications Contacts: **Mirja Oppermann, [email protected] Sarah Bein, [email protected]

* Indicates Eintracht Frankfurt’s 2016-2017 Bundesliga record **Traveling with the team

OVERALL: 9-10-1 HOME: 6-3-1 AWAY: 3-7-0Date Opponent Time (ET)/Result TV Sat., March 4 CHICAGO FIRE D 1-1 ABC-6, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sat., March 11 at Houston Dynamo L 1-3 The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sat., March 18 at D.C. United W 2-0 The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sat., March 25 PORTLAND TIMBERS W 3-2 The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2 Sat., April 1 ORLANDO CITY SC W 2-0 UNIMAS Sat., April 8 at Chicago Fire L 0-1 A BC-6, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sat., April 15 TORONTO FC W 2-1 The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sat., April 22 at New York Red Bulls L 0-2 The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sat., April 29 NEW YORK CITY FC L, 2-3 The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sat., May 6 NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION W 2-0 The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Wed., May 10 TORONTO FC L 1-2 MyTV Columbus, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2

Sat., May 13 at Montreal Impact W 3-2 FOX-28, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sun., May 21 at New England Revolution L 1-2 The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Fri., May 26 at Toronto FC L 0-5. The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2 Wed., May 31 SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC W 3-0 The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sat., June 3 at Colorado Rapids L 1-2 The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Wed., June 14 at FC Cincinnati (U.S.OC 4th Round) L 0-1 Spectrum Sports/USSoccer.com Sat., June 17 at Atlanta United FC L 1-3 The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sat., June 24 MONTREAL IMPACT W 4-1 The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2 Sat., July 1 ATLANTA UNITED FC L 0-2 The CW, Spectrum Sports , BCSN2Tue., July 4 at Minnesota United FC W 1-0 MyTV Columbus, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2

Mon., July 17 EINTRACHT FRANKFURT (Friendly) 7:30 p.m. Spectrum SportsSat., July 22 PHILADELPHIA UNION 7:30 p.m. The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Wed., July 26 at Philadelphia Union 7:30 p.m. MyTV Columbus, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2

Sat., July 29 at Real Salt Lake 8:00 p.m. The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sat., Aug. 5 at San Jose Earthquakes 10:30 p.m. The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sat., Aug. 12 CHICAGO FIRE 7:30 p.m. The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sat., Aug. 19 at Orlando City SC 7:30 p.m. The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Wed., Aug. 23 LA GALAXY 7:30 p.m. MyTV Columbus, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2

Sat., Aug. 26 FC DALLAS 7:30 p.m. The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sun., Sep. 10 SPORTING KANSAS CITY 1:00 p.m. ESPN Sat., Sep. 16 at Vancouver Whitecaps FC 7:00 p.m. The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sat., Sep. 23 NEW YORK RED BULLS 7:30 p.m. The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sat., Sep. 30 D.C. UNITED 7:30 p.m. The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sun., Oct. 15 at Orlando City SC 5:00 p.m. The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2Sun., Oct. 22 at New York City FC 4:00 p.m. The CW, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2

PRONUNCIATIONS # Player Pos. Pronunciation 2 Jukka Raitala D YOU-kuh Rah-ee-TA-la 3 Josh Williams D 4 Jonathan Mensah D Men-SAH 7 Artur M are-TOUR 8 Mohammed Abu M mo-HAHM-ed AH-boo 9 Justin Meram M MAIR-ahm 10 Federico Higuain (Nickname “Pipa”) M FED-er-EE-co EE-gwa-EEN (“PEA-pa”) 11 Ola Kamara M O-lah kuh-MAR-uh 12 Adam Jahn F JOHN 13 Ethan Finlay M Fin-LEE 14 Waylon Francis D WAY-lin 16 Hector Jimenez M hee-MEH-nes 17 Lalas Abubakar D ah-BOO-bah-car 19 Kekuta Manneh F keh-KOO-tuh MAH-NAY 20 Wil Trapp M 21 Alex Crognale D Crow-nALL-e 23 Zack Steffen GK 24 Nicolai Naess D NESS 25 HarrisonAfful D AH-full(likeWaffle) 28 Niko Hansen M KNEE-co 30 Logan Ketterer GK Keh-TEH-rer 31 Connor Maloney D 41 Brad Stuver GK STEW-vur

For an audio guide with every Crew SC player pronouncing his own name, please see www.columbuscrewsc.com/media/pronounce. Technical staff pronunciations on page two.

COLUMBUSCREW SC

(9-10-1, 28 pts.)

EINTRACHT FRANKFURT

(11-14-9, 42 pts.*)

CREW SC MEDIA WEBSITE: COLUMBUSCREWSC.COM/MEDIA

LAST MATCH STARTING XI

2 RAITALA16 GP, 14 GS, 0 G, 2 A

19 MANNEH8 GP, 4 GS, 2 G, 1 A

16 JIMENEZ7 GP, 6 GS, 0 G, 1 A

20 TRAPP (C) 20 GP, 20 GS, 0 G, 3 A

23 STEFFEN20 GP, 20 GS, 1.60 GAA, 59 SV

21 CROGNALE12 GP, 8 GS, 0 G, 1 A

13 FINLAY17 GP, 13 GS, 1 G, 1 A

24 NAESS16 GP, 15 GS, 0 G, 0 A

11 KAMARA20 GP, 19 GS, 9 G, 3 A

8 ABU12 GP, 7 GS, 0 G, 0 A

17 ABUBAKAR1 GP, 1 GS, 0 G, 0 A

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY: COLUMBUS CREW SC VS. EINTRACHT FRANKFURT

No . Name Pos. Ht. Wt. DOB Hometown College 2 Jukka Raitala D 5-11 174 09-15-88 Helsinki, Finland 3 Josh Williams D 6-2 185 04-18-88 Copley, OH Cleveland State University 4 Jonathan Mensah D 6-2 183 07-13-90 Prampram, Ghana 7 Artur M 5-11 154 03-11-96 Salvador, Brazil 8 Mohammed Abu M 5-7 150 11-14-91 Namasa, Ghana 9 Justin Meram M 6-1 165 12-04-88 Shelby Township, MI University of Michigan 10 Federico Higuaín (“Pipa”) M 5-8 165 10-25-84 Buenos Aires, Argentina 11 Ola Kamara F 6-0 181 10-15-89 Oslo, Norway 12 Adam Jahn F 6-3 201 01-05-91 Davis, CA Stanford University 13 EthanFinlay M 5-9 165 08-06-90 Marshfield,WI CreightonUniversity 14 Waylon Francis D 5-9 160 09-20-90 Puerto Limón, Costa Rica 16 Hector Jiménez M 5-9 145 11-03-88 Bell Gardens, CA University of California-Berkeley 17 Lalas Abubakar D 6-0 180 12-25-94 Kumasi, Ghana University of Dayton 18 Cristian Martinez M 5-7 174 02-06-97 El Chorrillo, Panama City, Panama 19 Kekuta Manneh F 5-9 185 12-30-94 Austin, TX 20 Wil Trapp M 5-8 150 01-15-93 Gahanna, OH University of Akron 21 Alex Crognale D 6-5 205 08-27-94 Gahanna, OH University of Maryland 22 Gaston Sauro D 6-3 190 02-23-90 Rosario, Argentina 23 Zack Steffen GK 6-3 190 04-02-95 Downingtown, PA University of Maryland 24 Nicolai Naess D 6-0 181 01-18-93 Oslo, Norway 25 Harrison Afful D 5-6 135 07-24-86 Awutu Breku, Ghana 26 Ben Swanson M 5-6 150 07-18-97 Grove City, OH 27 Abuchi Obinwa M 6-1 170 01-15-97 Orlando, FL 28 Niko Hansen M 5-10 170 09-14-94 Sacramento, CA University of New Mexico 29 Marshall Hollingsworth M 5-8 160 08-06-93 Libertyville, IL Wheaton College (IL) 30 Logan Ketterer GK 6-3 180 11-09-93 Racine, WI Bradley University 31 Connor Maloney M 5-6 145 05-18-95 Harrisburg, PA Pennsylvania State University 41 Brad Stuver GK 6-3 180 04-16-91 Twinsburg, OH Cleveland State University Rodrigo Saravia** M 5-11 170 02-22-93 Guatemala City, Guatemala Florida Gulf Coast University

** On season-long loan

No. Name Age Pronunciation Birthplace Previous Club 7 Artur 21 are-TOUR Brumado, Brazil Sao Paulo FC (Brazil) 8 Mohammed Abu 25 mo-HAHM-ed AH-boo Accra, Ghana Stromsgodset IF (Norway) 17 Lalas Abubakar 22 ah-BOO-bah-car Kumasi, Ghana University of Dayton (NCAA) 25 HarrisonAfful 30 AH-full(likeWaffle) Tema,Ghana EsperanceSportivedeTunis(Tunisia)21 Alex Crognale 22 Crow-nALL-e Columbus, OH University of Maryland (NCAA) 13 EthanFinlay 26 fin-LEE Duluth,MN CreightonUniversity(NCAA)14 Waylon Francis 26 WAY-lin Puerto Limón, Costa Rica CS Herediano (Costa Rica) 28 Niko Hansen 22 KNEE-co Randers, Denmark University of New Mexico (NCAA) 10 Federico Higuaín (“Pipa”) 32 FED-er-EE-co EE-gwa-EEN (“PEA-pa”) Buenos Aires, Argentina Colón de Santa Fe (Argentina) 29 Marshall Hollingsworth 23 Libertyville, IL Wheaton College (NCAA) 12 Adam Jahn 26 JOHN Davis, CA San Jose Earthquakes 16 Hector Jiménez 28 hee-MEH-nes Huntington Park, CA LA Galaxy 11 Ola Kamara 27 O-lah kuh-MAR-uh Oslo, Norway Molde FK (Norway) 30 Logan Ketterer 23 Keh-TEH-rer Madison, WI Bradley University (NCAA) 31 Connor Maloney 22 Harrisburg, PA Pennsylvania State University (NCAA) 19 Kekuta Manneh 22 keh-KOO-tuh MAH-NAY Bakau, The Gambia Vancouver Whitecaps FC 18 Cristian Martinez 20 KRIS-tee-ahn El Chorrillo, Panama City, Panama Chorrillo FC (Panama) 4 Jonathan Mensah 27 Men-SAH Accra, Ghana Anzhi Makhachkala (Russia) 9 Justin Meram 28 MAIR-ahm Shelby Township, MI University of Michigan (NCAA) 24 Nicolai Naess 24 NESS Oslo, Norway Stabaek (Norway) 27 Abuchi Obinwa 20 ah-BOO-chi oh-BIN-wah Columbus, OH Hannover 96 (Germany) 2 Jukka Raitala 28 YOU-kuh Rah-ee-TA-la Kerava, Finland Sogndal IL (Norway) Rodrigo Saravia** 24 suh-RAH-vee-ah Guatemala City, Guatemala Florida Gulf Coast University (NCAA) 22 Gaston Sauro 27 GAS-tone sOW-roh Rosario, Argentina Calcio Catania (Italy) 23 Zack Steffen 22 Coatesville, PA SC Freiburg (Germany) 41 Brad Stuver 26 STEW-vur Cleveland, OH Cleveland State University (NCAA) 26 Ben Swanson 19 Grove City, OH Crew SC Academy 20 Wil Trapp 24 Columbus, OH University of Akron (NCAA) 3 Josh Williams 29 Akron, OH Toronto FC


2017 NUMERICAL ROSTER

2017 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

Sporting Director and Head Coach: Gregg BerhalterAssistant Coaches: Nico Estevez, Pat Onstad, Josh WolffDirector of Soccer Operations: Asher MendelsohnHigh Performance Director: Steve Tashjian Technical Staff Pronunciations:Gregg Berhalter (BUR-hall-ter) Nico Estevez (es-TE-vez)Asher Mendelsohn (MEN-dell-son)Steve Tashjian (TASH-jin)

Strength and Conditioning Coach: Brook HamiltonHead Athletic Trainer: Jon MacGregor Assistant Athletic Trainer: Chris ShenbergerDirector of Team Operations: Zach Crusse Head Equipment Manager: David Brauzer Team Operations Assistant: Ron Meadors Data Analyst: Alex Mysiw Team Coordinator: Julio Velasquez


2017 MLS RESULTS

MLS Regular Season

Date Opponent Result Score Attendance Record Place Pts. Goal Scorers Sat., March 4 CHICAGO FIRE D 1-1 15,023 0-0-1 4th 1 CLB: Finlay (Meram) 17’ CHI: Accam (Goossens) 71’ Sat., March 11 at Houston Dynamo L 1-3 16,486 0-1-1 9th 1 CLB: Kamara (Meram, Raitala) 90+3’ HOU: Quioto 2’, Elis (Alex) 35’, Torres 65’ Sat., March 18 at D.C. United W 2-0 14,031 1-1-1 6th 4 CLB: Higuain (Penalty Kick) 38’, Kamara (Penalty Kick) 66’ D.C: None Sat., March 25 PORTLAND TIMBERS W 3-2 11,067 2-1-1 1st 7 CLB: Meram (Unassisted) 11’, Kamara (Higuain) 19’, Hansen (Unassisted) 85’ POR: Asprilla (Blanco) 2’, Adi (Powell) 45+3’ Sat., April 1 ORLANDO CITY SC W 2-0 12,226 3-1-1 1st 10 CLB: Meram (Artur) 13’, Meram (Higuain) 77’ ORL: None Sat., April 8 at Chicago Fire L 0-1 16,434 3-2-1 1st 10 CLB: None CHI: Nikolic (McCarty) 22’ Sat., April 15 TORONTO FC W 2-1 12,319 4-2-1 1st 13 CLB: Kamara (Hansen, Higuain) 37’, Meram (Crognale, Higuain) 44’ TOR: Altidore (Vazquez) 21’ Sat., April 22 at New York Red Bulls L 0-2 20,008 4-3-1 2nd 13 CLB: None NYR: Muyl (Lawrence, Kljestan) 11’, Royer (Penalty Kick) 38’

Sat., April 29 NEW YORK CITY FC L 2-3 17,336 4-4-1 4th 13 CLB: Higuain (Raitala, Meram) 29’, Kamara (Finlay) 49’ NYC: Harrison (Moralez) 8’, Herrera (Sweat, Ring) 64’, Harrison (Herrera) 76’

Sat., May 6 NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION W 2-0 13,340 5-4-1 4th 16 CLB: Kamara (Meram) 13’, Higuain (Kamara) 53’ NE: None Wed., May 10 TORONTO FC L 2-1 10,318 5-5-1 4th 16 CLB: Higuain (Penalty Kick) 29’ TOR: Ricketts (Edwards, Vazquez) 81’, Ricketts (Vazque, Edwards) 90’

Sat., May 13 at Montreal Impact w 3-2 17,508 6-5-1 2nd 19 CLB: Meram (Unassisted) 14’, Meram (Unassisted) 28’, Meram (Hansen) 90+1’ MTL: Piatti (Unassisted) 52’, Jackson-Hamel (Unassisted) 77’ Sun., May 21 at New England Revolution L 1-2 18,652 6-6-1 5th 19 CLB: Kamara (Trapp) 20’ NE: Fagundez (Kamara, Nguyen) 24’, Fagundez (Unassisted) 34’

Fri., May 26 at Toronto FC L 0-5 25,376 6-7-1 6th 19 CLB: None TOR: Vazquez (Penalty Kick) 6’, Morrow (Spencer) 39’, Vazquez (Unassisted) 59’, Osorio (Hamilton) 86’, Hamilton (Edwards, Osorio) 90+3’

Wed., May 31 SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC W 3-0 12,773 7-7-1 4th 22 CLB: Higuain (Jimenez) 10’, Meram (Trapp) 21’, Kamara (Meram, Higuain) 59’ SEA: None Sat., June 3 at Colorado Rapids L 1-2 17,586 7-8-1 5th 22 CLB: Higuain (Meram) 61’ COL: Doyle (Hairston, Saeid) 80’, Gordon (Gatt) 86’ Sat., June 17 at Atlanta United FC L 1-3 44,922 7-9-1 6th 22 CLB: Higuain (Kamara, Afful) 26’ ATL: Villalba (Asad) 16’, Almiron (Gonzalez Pirez) 67’, Martinez (Kratz) 88’

Sat., June 24 MONTREAL IMPACT W 4-1 16,592 8-9-1 5th 25 CLB: Higuain (Unassisted) 17’, Manneh (Kamara) 70’, Kamara (Manneh) 72’, HIguain (Jahn, Steffen) 88’ MTL: Jackson-Hamel (Dzemaili, Bernardello) 19’ Sat., July 1 ATLANTA UNITED FC L 0-2 20,391 8-10-1 6th 25 CLB: None ATL: Villalba (Kann) 27’, Villalba (Unassisted) 64’ Tue., July 4 at Minnesota United FC W 1-0 18,564 9-10-1 6th 28 CLB: Manneh (Trapp) 58’ MIN: None Sat., July 22 PHILADELPHIA UNION Wed., July 26 at Philadelphia Union Sat., July 29 at Real Salt Lake Sat., Aug. 5 at San Jose Earthquakes Sat., Aug. 12 CHICAGO FIRE Sat., Aug. 19 at Orlando City SC Wed., Aug. 23 LOS ANGELES GALAXY Sat., Aug. 26 FC DALLAS Sun., Sep. 10 SPORTING KANSAS CITY Sat., Sep. 16 at Vancouver Whitecaps FC Sat., Sep. 23 NEW YORK RED BULLS Sat., Sep. 30 D.C. United Sun., Oct. 15 at Orlando City SC Sun., Oct. 22 at New York City FC

ALL-TIME INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY RESULTS Date Opponent Country Result Score 5/14/97 Leeds United England W 2-1 5/24/00 Hamburger SV Germany W 4-2 7/26/00 Newcastle United England D 2-2 5/29/01 Bayer Leverkusen Germany W 4-2 5/15/02 1. FC Nürnberg Germany W 7-2 6/26/02 Tigres UANL Mexico L 1-2 6/4/05 Catolica Chile W 4-1 7/27/05 Fulham FC England W 2-1 7/26/06 Everton England D 1-1 11/8/06 CSD Municipal Guatemala W 2-0 7/28/07 Aston Villa England L 3-1 11/3/07 Tecos UAG Mexico W 2-0 7/9/08 Independiente Argentina W 2-1 7/20/08 West Ham United England L 3-1 7/26/11 Newcastle United England L 0-2 7/24/12 Stoke City England W 2-1 7/13/13 Wigan Athletic England L 1-2 7/23/14 Crystal Palace England D 2-2 5/27/15 Valencia CF Spain L 0-1 5/11/16 Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz Mexico W 1-0


SERIES HISTORY This will be Crew SC’s first meeting against Eintracht Frankfurt. Crew SC is 11-6-3 all-time in international friendlies. This will be the Black & Gold’s fourth meeting against a German opponent in an international friendly. CREW SC’S LAST THREE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES 07/23/2016 Crew SC 2-2 Crystal Palace D MAPFRE Stadium 06/16/2016 Crew SC 0-1 Valencia CF L MAPFRE Stadium 05/13/2017 Crew SC 1-0 Veracruz W MAPFRE Stadium

COACHESColumbus Crew SC: Gregg Berhalter (2014 - Present) vs. Eintracht Frankfurt: Niko Kovac (2016 - Present)

WHERE TO WATCH/LISTENMonday’s contest against Eintracht Frankfurt kicks-off at 7:30 p.m. ET and is set to be televised regionally on Spectrum Sports. Neil Sika (play-by-play), Dwight Burgess (analyst) and Alex Stec (sideline) are set to have the call in English. Coverage on Spectrum Sports begins at 7:30 p.m. ET. The English audio broadcast also is set to stream live on ColumbusCrewSC.com The complete list of places to catch the Black & Gold on TV is available at ColumbusCrewSC.com in the drop-down item “Crew SC Bars” under the “Supporters” tab. For complete regional television listings, please visit http:// bit.ly/2017CrewSCBroadcast.

CREW SC’S GERMAN TIESDespite playing in Major League Soccer, Crew SC has several ties to Ger-man soccer, as four players on the Black & Gold current roster have spent some time in Germany. Norwegian forward Ola Kamara spent the second half of the 2012-2013 season playing for 1860 Munich. Meanwhile, Finnish defender Jukka Raitala played for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim from 2009-2011 and for SC Paderborn 07 in 2011. But it’s not just European players who have connections to the Bundesliga, as both goalkeeper Zack Steffen and midfielder Abuchi Obinwa also spent some time in Germany. Steffen was with SC Freiburg from 2015-2016 while Obinwa spent the 2014-2015 and the 2015-2016 season with Hannover 96. Crew SC’s coaching personnel also have some German ties, as Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter was with Energie Cottbus from 2002-2006 and with 1860 Munich from 2006-2009, while Assistant Coach Josh Wolff was with 1860 Munich from 2006-2008.

EINTRACHT FRANKFURT IS FOURTH GERMAN CLUB TO FACE CREW SCThe match against Eintracht Frankfurt is set to be Crew SC’s 21st all-time international friendly, with the Easgles being the fourth German club to visit MAPFRE Stadium. The Black & Gold are currently undefeated against Ger-man teams and hold a record of 3-0-0, outscoring German opponents by an aggregate score of 15-6. Crew SC previously defeated Hamburger SV (May 24, 2000) and Bayer Leverkusen (May 29, 2001) each by a score of 4-2, as well as 1. FC Nurnberg by a score of 7-2 (May 15, 2002).

BLACK & GOLD UNDEFEATED AGAINST GERMAN CLUBSDate Opponent Score Result05/24/2000 Hamburger SV 4-2 W 05/29/2001 Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 W 05/15/2002 1. FC Nurnberg 7-2 W

LALAS ABUBAKAR MAKES MLS DEBUT AGAINST MINNESOTA UNITED FCDefender Lalas Abubakar made his first start and his first MLS appearance in Crew SC’s match against Minnesota United FC (July 4). Abubakar was selected in the First Round (Fifth overall) of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. He is the fourth rookie to make his MLS debut for the Black & Gold in the 2017 MLS regular season, joining defender Alex Crognale, midfielder Niko Han-sen and defender Connor Maloney.

CREW SC RESUMES MLS REGULAR-SEASON PLAY ON SATURDAYCrew SC resumes Major League Soccer regular-season play on Saturday, July 22, when it hosts the Philadelphia Union at MAPFRE Stadium (7:30 p.m. ET / The CW Columbus, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2, CD102.5 FM, La Mega 103.1 FM, English radio stream on ColumbusCrewSC.com).

MISCELLANEOUS TEAM NOTES

2017 REGULAR-SEASON SNAPSNOT

KEKUTA MANNEH SCORES GAME-WINNER IN CREW SC’S 1-0 WIN OVER MINNESOTA UNITED FC On Tuesday, July 4, Crew SC traveled to TCF Bank Stadium to take on Minnesota United FC. Forward Kekuta Manneh scored in the 58th minute, when he received a through ball from midfielder Wil Trapp before dribbling into space and firing off a shot from outside the box. The goal proved to be the game-winner, giving the Black & Gold their third victory on the road this season. With his goal in the match against Minnesota, Manneh brought his 2017 regular-season goal total to two goals. Goalkeeper Zack Steffen recorded one save, earning his fifth shutout of the season. Defender Lalas Abubakar made his MLS debut, starting for the Black & Gold.

MLS Regular Season: 9-10-1 Bundesliga 2016-2017 Season: 11-14-9Points: 28 Points: 42Eastern Conference: Sixth Place: 11th Home: 6-3-1 Home: 7-3-7 Away: 3-7-0 Away: 4-11-2Goals For: 30 Goals For: 36Goals Against: 32 Goals Against: 43+/-: -2 +/-: -7

Regular-Season Leaders

Goals: Higuain, Kamara (9) Goals: Fabian (7)Assists: Meram (6) Assists: Fabian, Oczipka (4)Shots: Kamara (49) Shots: Fabian (61)Shots on Goal: Kamara (21) Shots on Goal: Fabian (21)Fouls Suffered: Meram, Trapp (30) Fouls Suffered: Gacinovic (67) Fouls Committed: Raitala, Trapp (21) Fouls Committed: Rebic (56) Yellow Cards Issued: Five players tied (3) Yellow Cards Issued: Mascarell (13) Saves Leader: Steffen (59) Saves Leader: Hradecky (69) Wins: Steffen (9) Wins: Hradecky (10)

Eintracht Frankfurt’s leaders based on 2016-2017 Bundesliga season

CREW SC AND EINTRACHT FRANKFURT AT A GLANCE

LAST MATCH RECAP BLACK & GOLD NOTES

CREW SC SENIOR INTERNATIONAL CAPSPlayer National Team Caps Last Appearance Mohammed Abu Ghana 4 6/28/17 vs. Mexico (friendly) Harrison Afful Ghana 73 6/28/17 vs. Mexico (friendly)Ethan Finlay United States 3 3/30/16 vs. Guatemala (WC qua.) Waylon Francis Costa Rica 5 2/2/16 vs. Venezuela (friendly)Ola Kamara Norway 7 9/3/14 vs. England (friendly)Cristian Martinez Panama 2 3/16/17 vs. Nicaragua (friendly) Jonathan Mensah Ghana 54 6/28/17 vs. Mexico (friendly) Justin Meram Iraq 22 11/15/16 vs. UAE (WC qua.)Jukka Raitala Finland 38 6/11/17 vs. Ukraine (WC qua.) Rodrigo Saravia Guatemala 12 9/7/16 vs. St. Vincent (WC qua.)Wil Trapp United States 2 2/5/16 vs. Canada (friendly)

ABOUT EINTRACHT FRANKFURT Club Name: Eintracht Frankurt e.V. Nickname: Die Adler (The Eagles) Founded: 1899 Stadium: Commerzbank-Arena Honors: Bundesliga (1959) DFB-Pokal (1974, 1975, 1981, 1988) Europa League (1980)

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY: COLUMBUS CREW SC VS. EINTRACHT FRANKFURTCREW SC CAREER MILESTONES

HARRISON AFFULAfful has made 53 appearances (52 starts) in MLS and with Crew SC. Afful reached 50 appearances in MLS and with Crew SC in a road match against the Colorado Rapids on 6/3/2017 and reached 50 starts in MLS and with Crew SC in a road match against Atlanta United FC on 6/17/17. He notched his first MLS and Crew SC assist on 9/12/15 in a road contest against Philadelphia. Afful scored his first MLS and Crew SC goal on 7/13/2016 against Toronto FC. He provided his fifth assist on 7/16/2016 against D.C. United.

ETHAN FINLAYFinlay has made 148 appearances (101 starts) and needs two appearances to reach 150 with Crew SC. He reached 100 starts with Crew SC in a home contest against Atlanta United FC on 7/1/2017. Finlay reached 30 goals in MLS and for Crew SC on 3/4/2017 against the Chicago Fire. He reached 30 assists at home against New York City FC on 4/29/17 and joined the 30/30 Club, becoming the fifth player in club history to have scored at least 30 goals and 30 assists for Crew SC in the regular-season. He needs 20 assists to reach 50 for Crew SC. 30 GOALS, 30 ASSISTS CLUBPlayer ................................................ G A 1. Jeff Cunningham ........................ 64 442. Brian McBride ............................. 62 45 3. Federico Higuain .......................... 48 404. Guillermo Barros Schelotto ...... 33 415. Justin Meram ................................. 32 326. Ethan Finlay .................................... 30 30

ALL-TIME CLUB SINGLE-SEASON ASSISTSPlayer ................................................ A1. Guillermo Barros Schelotto (2008) ...192. John Wilmar Perez (2001) ......... 15T3. Jeff Cunningham (2001) ......... 13T3. Robert Warzycha (2000) ......... 13T3. Ethan Finlay (2015).................... 13T3. Justin Meram (2016) ................. 13

WAYLON FRANCISFrancis has made 78 appearances (71 starts) and needs 22 appearances to reach 100 in MLS and for Crew SC. Francis reached 75 appearances in MLS and for Crew SC at home against Toronto FC on 5/10/2017. He reached 50 starts in MLS and for Crew SC on 10/3/15 against the New York Red Bulls . Francis needs four starts for Crew SC to reach 75. Francis reached 15 assists in MLS and for Crew SC on 4/13/2014 against San Jose. He has 16 assists and needs four assists to reach 20 in MLS and for Crew SC.

FEDERICO HIGUAINHiguain has made 141 appearances (136 starts) and has recorded 48 goals and 40 assists for Crew SC. He needs two goals and 10 assists to reach 50 of each in MLS and for Crew SC. He needs nine appearances to reach 150 and 14 starts to reach 150 in MLS and for Crew SC. Higuain reached 125 starts in a road contest against the New York Red Bulls on 4/22/2017. Higuain reached 250 shots in MLS and for Crew SC on 9/6/15 against FC Dallas. He reached 125 appearances in MLS and for Crew SC on 3/11/17 on the road against the Houston Dynamo. Higuain scored his 40th goal in MLS and for Crew SC on 3/18/17 in a road contest against D.C. United. He reached 40 assists in MLS and for Crew SC and officially joined Crew SC’s 40/40 club on 5/31/2017 against Seattle Sounders FC. He is the all-time club leader in corner kicks taken with 580 and needs 20 more corner kicks to reach 600.

ALL-TIME CORNER KICKS Player ................................................ CK1. Federico Higuain .......................... 5802. Robert Warzycha ........................ 5033. Guillermos Barros Schelotto ..... 4234. Eddie Gaven ................................ 159 5. Simon Elliott ............................... 153 6. John Wilmar Perez .................... 1217. Ross Paule .................................... 1208. Billy Thompson ........................... 839. Andy Williams ............................ 77 10. Marcelo Carrera........................ 60

ALL-TIME CLUB GOALSPlayer ................................................ G1. Jeff Cunningham ........................ 642. Brian McBride ............................. 623. Federico Higuain .......................... 484. Stern John .................................... 445. Edson Buddle .............................. 426. Eddie Gaven ................................ 357. Guillermo Barros Schelotto ...... 33T8. Kei Kamara ............................... 32T8. Justin Meram .............................. 3210. Ethan Finlay ................................. 30 11. Dante Washington .................... 28 12. Ola Kamara .................................. 25

ADAM JAHNJahn has made 89 appearances (27 starts) and needs 11 appearances to reach 100 in MLS. He made his Crew SC debut on 7/31/2016 against Toronto FC. He has made 25 appearances (five starts) for Crew SC and needs five to reach 30. Jahn has scored 11 goals and needs four goals to reach 15 in MLS. Jahn scored his first Crew SC goal on 8/24/2016 against the Philadelphia Union. Jahn recorded his first assist for Crew SC against the Montreal Impact on 6/24/2017. HECTOR JIMENEZJimenez has made 122 appearances (79 starts) and needs three appearances to reach 125 in MLS. He has scored five goals and needs five to reach 10 in MLS. Jimenez has made 79 appearances (51 starts) for Crew SC and needs 21 appear-ances to reach 100 for Crew SC. Jimenez reached 75 appearances and 50 starts in MLS on 5/16/15 at San Jose and reached 75 appearances for Crew SC on 5/10/2017 at home against Toronto FC. He made his 50th start for Crew SC on 5/31/2017 in a home match against Seattle Sounders FC. Jimenez has 16 assists and needs four to reach 20 in MLS. OLA KAMARAKamara has made 45 appearances and needs five appearances to reach 50 in MLS and for Crew SC. He has made 39 starts and needs 11 starts to reach 50 in MLS and for Crew SC. Kamara made his 25th start against Orlando City SC on 4/1/17. Kamara has scored 25 goals and needs five goals to reach 30 in MLS and for Crew SC. He scored his 25th goal in a home contest against the Montreal Impact on 6/24/2017, tying Brian McBride as the second-fastest Crew SC player to reach 25 goals (43 matches). He scored his first MLS and Crew SC goal on 5/28/16 against Real Salt Lake. Kamara notched his first MLS and Crew SC hat trick (as well as the first hat trick for Crew SC since September 18, 2004) on 5/28/16 against Real Salt Lake. Kamara recorded 100 regular-season shots with Crew SC during a road contest against the New York Red Bulls on 4/22/2017. KEKUTA MANNEHManneh has made 109 MLS appearances (66 starts) and needs nine starts to reach 75. He has scored 24 goals in MLS and needs one goal to reach 25 in MLS. Man-neh has 92 shots on goal and needs eight shots on goal to reach 100 in MLS. He made his Crew SC debut on 4/29/17 at home against New York City FC and made his first Crew SC start on 5/13/17 in a road contest against the Montreal Impact. Manneh scored his first goal and recorded his first assist for Crew SC on 6/24/2017 in a home contest against the Montreal Impact.

JUSTIN MERAMMeram has made 174 MLS appearances (121 starts) and needs one to reach 175. He reached 150 MLS and Crew SC appearances on 9/28/16 in a road game against D.C. United. He has 120 starts and needs five more starts to reach 125. Meram has 32 goals and needs 18 more to reach 50. He reached 100 starts on 10/13/16 at Chicago. Meram reached 30 goals in MLS and for Crew SC at the Montreal Impact on 5/13/17. He reached 30 assists in MLS and for Crew SC against New England on 5/6/17. He reached 300 shots in MLS and for Crew SC on 7/4/17 in a road contest against Minnesota United FC. Meram recorded his first career hat trick on the road against the Montreal Impact on 5/13/17.

NICOLAI NAESSNaess has made 29 appearances (28 starts) and needs 21 more to reach 50 in MLS and for Crew SC. He made his first appearance in MLS and for Crew SC on 7/23/2016 against Orlando City SC. Naess made his 25th appearance and 25th start in MLS and for Crew SC on 5/21/2017 against New England. He notched his first assist in MLS and for Crew SC on 8/27/2016 against San Jose.

GASTON SAUROSauro has made 17 appearances (16 starts) and needs eight appearances and nine starts to reach 25 of each in MLS and for Crew SC. Sauro made his first MLS and Crew SC start and appearance on 9/6/15 against FC Dallas. He made his 10th ap-pearance in MLS and for Crew SC on 5/7/16 vs. Montreal.

ZACK STEFFEN Steffen has made 20 appearances (all starts) and needs five more to reach 25 in MLS for Crew SC. He has made 59 saves and needs 16 more to reach 75 in MLS and for Crew SC. Steffen reached 50 saves for Crew SC in a road contest against Atlanta United FC on 6/17/17. He saved his first regular-season penalty kick against Toronto FC on 5/10/17. Steffen registered a secondary assist in a home contest against the Montreal Impact on 6/24/2017, becoming the seventh Crew SC goalkeeper to record an assist in regular-season action.

WIL TRAPPTrapp has made 113 appearances (110 starts) and needs 12 appearances to reach 125 appearances and 15 starts to reach 125 in MLS and for Crew SC. He has 12 assists and needs 13 more to reach 25 in MLS and for Crew SC. Trapp reached 100 appearances in MLS and for Crew SC on 4/15/17 against Toronto FC. He reached 100 regular-season starts for Crew SC on 5/6/17 against New England. Trapp notched his 10th assist on 5/21/2017 in a road contest against New England. He scored his first goal in a road contest against the Houston Dynamo on 9/13/2014. JOSH WILLIAMSWilliams has made 114 appearances (101 starts) and needs 11 appearances to reach 125 in MLS. He has made 82 appearances (73 starts) for Crew SC and needs 12 appearances to reach 100 and two starts to reach 75 with the club. Williams reached 75 appearances for Crew SC on 5/6/2017 against New England. Williams has four goals and needs one goal to reach five in MLS and for Crew SC. He has five assists and needs five assists to reach 10 in MLS. Williams reached his 100th MLS start in a home contest against the Montreal Impact on 6/24/2017.

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY: COLUMBUS CREW SC VS. EINTRACHT FRANKFURT2017 MISCELLANEOUS MLS REGULAR-SEASON STATS

Quickest Goal: Higuain, 5/31 vs. SEA, 10’ Quickest Goal Against: Quioto, 3/11 @ HOU, 2’

Game-Winning Goals after 75’: Hansen, 3/25 vs. POR, 84’ Meram, 5/13 @ MTL, 90+1’

Game-Tying Goals after 75’: N/A Game-Winning Goals Against after 75’: Harrison, 4/29 vs. NYC, 76’ Ricketts, 5/10 vs. TOR, 90’ Gordon, 6/3 @COL, 86’

Game-Tying Goals Against after 75’: Ricketts, 5/10 vs. TOR 81’ Jackson-Hamel, 5/13 @MTL, 77’ Doyle, 6/3 @COL, 80’Hat Tricks: Meram, 5/13 @ MTLHat Tricks Against: N/AOwn Goals For: N/AOwn Goals Against: N/ARed Cards: Mensah, 3/11 vs. HOU, 87’

Opponent’s Red Cards: Farrell, 5/21 @ NE, 90+2’ Delgado, 5/26 @ TOR, 81’

2017 REGULAR-SEASON PENALTY KICKS FOR

2017 REGULAR-SEASON PENALTY KICKS AGAINST

CLB Player Goalkeeper, Team Date ResultKamara Hamid, DC United 3/18/17 GoalHiguain Hamid, DC United 3/18/17 GoalHiguain Bono, Toronto FC 5/10/17 Goal

Player, Team CLB Goalkeeper Date ResultRoyer, New York Red Bulls Steffen 4/22/17 GoalAltidore, Toronto FC Steffen 5/10/17 Save Vazquez, Toronto FC Steffen 5/26/17 Goal

CREW SC 2017 REGULAR-SEASON HONORSEtihad Airways MLS Player of the Month: TBD

MLSSoccer.com Player of the Week: Justin Meram (Week 11)

MLSSoccer.com Team of the Week: Gregg Berhalter (Week 3) Harrison Afful (Week 4) Alex Crognale (Week 3, Week 5) Artur (Week 4, Week 5) Federico Higuain (Week 4, Week 10, Week 14, Week 17) Ola Kamara (Week 17) Kekuta Manneh (Week 17) Justin Meram (Week 5, Week 7, Week 11, Week 14, Week 16) Nicolai Naess (Week 7, Week 10) Zack Steffen (Week 3)

MLSSoccer.com Goal of the Week: Federico Higuain (Nominated - Week 9, Week 10) Ola Kamara (Nominated - Week 12) Justin Meram (Nominated - Week 14)

MLSSoccer.com Save of the Week: Zack Steffen (Nominated - Week 3, Week 6, Week 7, Week 11, Week 14, Week 18)

2016-17 COLUMBUS CREW SC TRANSACTIONSPLAYERS INF Kekuta Manneh (Acquired on Mar. 3)GK Logan Ketterer (Signed on Feb. 20)D Connor Maloney (Signed on Feb. 20)M Artur (Acquired on loan on Feb. 10)M Cristian Martinez (Acquired on Jan. 25)M Abuchi Obinwa (Signed on Jan. 25)M Mohammed Abu (Acquired as a Special Discovery

Player on Jan. 24)

D Lalas Abubakar (SuperDraft selection signed on Jan. 13)

F Niko Hansen (SuperDraft selection signed on Jan. 13)

D Josh Williams (Signed on Jan. 4)D Jonathan Mensah (Acquired as Discovery Signing and

Designated Player on Jan. 3)

D Jukka Raitala (Acquired as Discovery Signing on Dec. 23

D Alex Crognale (Signed as Homegrown player on Dec. 19)

PLAYERS OUTM Dilly Duka (Waived on Jul. 10)

M Tony Tchani (Traded for Kekuta Manneh on Mar. 30)

M Mohammed Saeid (Selected by Minnesota in 2016 Expan-sion Draft on Dec. 13)

D Michael Parkhurst (Traded to Atlanta on Dec. 11)

Options declined on four players, one player out of contract (Nov. 23)

HOW CREW SC WAS BUILTSeason 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017SuperDraft Meram Finlay Hollingsworth Abubakar Saravia Hansen Ketterer Maloney

Homegrown Trapp Swanson Crognale

Trade Jimenez Manneh

DP Higuain Mensah Signing Steffen

Francis Afful Kamara Raitala Sauro Williams Obinwa Abu Loan Martinez* Artur Allocation

Waiver Draft Stuver * Permanent transfer in 2017

Overall Home AwayOverall: 9-10-1 6-3-1 3-7-0vs. East: 6-8-1 3-3-1 2-5-0vs. West: 3-2-0 2-0-0 1-2-0Before All-Star Game (Aug. 2): 9-10-1 6-3-1 3-7-0After All-Star Game (Aug. 2): 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Scoring First: 7-3-1 4-1-1 3-2-0Opp. Scoring First: 2-7-0 2-2-0 0-5-0Leading at Half: 6-1-1 4-1-1 2-0-0Trailing at Half: 0-6-0 0-1-0 0-5-0Tied at Half: 3-3-0 2-1-0 1-2-0Leading at 75’: 8-2-0 5-1-0 3-1-0Trailing at 75’: 0-7-0 0-1-0 0-6-0Tied at 75’: 1-1-1 1-1-1 0-0-0Out-Shooting Opponent: 4-7-0 3-3-0 1-4-0Out-Shot by Opponent: 5-2-1 3-0-1 2-2-0Shots Even: 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0One-Goal Games: 3-5-1 1-2-1 2-3-0Day Games (before 5 p.m. local): 1-2-1 1-0-1 0-2-0Night Games (5 p.m. or after local): 8-8-0 5-3-0 3-5-0In Gold Kits: 7-5-1 4-2-1 3-3-0In Black Kits: 2-5-0 2-1-0 0-4-0On The CW Columbus: 5-8-0 5-2-0 1-6-0On ABC-6: 0-1-1 0-0-1 0-1-0On FOX-28: 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0On MyTV Columbus: 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-0-0On Spectrum Sports and BCSN2: 8-10-1 5-3-1 3-7-0On ESPN: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0On FS1: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0On UniMas/Univision Deportes: 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0In March: 2-1-1 1-0-1 1-1-0In April: 2-3-0 2-1-0 0-2-0In May: 3-3-0 2-1-0 1-2-0In June: 1-2-0 1-0-0 0-2-0In July: 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-0-0In August: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0In September: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0In October: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0On Mondays: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0On Tuesdays: 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0On Wednesdays: 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-0-0On Thursdays: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0On Fridays: 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0On Saturdays: 7-7-1 5-2-1 2-5-0On Sundays: 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0In Sunny Weather: 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-2-0In Clear Weather: 5-3-0 3-0-0 2-3-0In Rain: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0In Cloudy Weather: 4-5-1 3-3-1 1-2-030°-49° at Kickoff: 0-0-1 0-0-1 0-0-050°-59° at Kickoff: 3-1-0 2-0-0 1-1-060°-69° at Kickoff: 1-4-0 0-0-0 1-4-070°-79° at Kickoff: 4-4-0 4-2-0 0-2-080°-89° at Kickoff: 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-0-090°+ at Kickoff: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Indoors: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Using No Subs: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Using 1 Sub: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Using 2 Subs: 2-0-1 2-0-1 0-0-0Using 3 Subs: 7-10-0 4-3-0 3-7-0On Natural Grass: 8-9-1 6-3-1 2-6-0OnFieldTurf/ArtificialSurface:1-1-00-0-01-1-0When scoring 0 goals: 0-4-0 0-1-0 0-3-0When scoring 1 goal: 1-5-1 0-1-1 1-4-0When scoring 2 goals: 4-1-0 3-1-0 1-0-0When scoring 3 goals: 3-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0When scoring 4+ goals: 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0

2017 MLS REGULAR-SEASON CATEGORICAL WIN-LOSS


PLAYER MINI BIOS

2 JUKKA RAITALA - D5’11”, 174 LBS. / D.O.B.: 09-15-1988 / HOMETOWN: HELSINKI, FINLAND

2017 SeasonRaitala has made 16 appearances (14 starts) this season: 12 starts as a leftback, two starts as a left wingback, two substitute appearances as a rightback and has recorded two assists. Raitala made his regular-season team debut as a starter in the Opening Match against the Chicago Fire (March 4). He notched the first assist of his Crew SC career on the road against the Houston Dynamo (March 11). Raitala missed the match against Portland (March 25) due to being away on international duty with Finland. He earned his 36th international cap in a friendly against Austria (March 28). He returned to the team against Orlando, starting for Crew SC (April 1). He started in a road contest against Chicago (April 8), a home contest against Toronto (April 15) and a road contest against the New York Red Bulls (April 22). Raitala recorded his second assist of the season in a start against New York City FC (April 29). He made a substitute appearance at rightback in a home contest against the New England Revolution (May 6) and returned to the starting lineup in a road contest against the Montreal Impact (May 13). Raitala made a substitute appearance in a road contest against New England (May 21) and started in a home contest against Seattle Sounders FC (May 31). He earned his 37th international cap in a friendly against Liechtenstein (June 7) and earned his 38th international cap in a 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match against Ukraine (June 11). Raitala returned to the starting lineup in a road contest against Atlanta United FC (June 17).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Raitala did not make an appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

2017 (Columbus): 16 GP/14 GS, 0 G, 2 ACrew SC’s last match: Started against Minnesota (07/04/2017) Last match played: at Minnesota (07/04/2017)2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 7-6-12017 Crew SC record when he appears: 8-7-12017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: 0-2-0Last goal with Columbus: N/ALast assist with Columbus: vs. NYCFC (04/29/2017)

2017 SeasonMensah has made 14 appearances (13 starts) this season, all as a centerback. He made his regular-season team debut as a starter in the Opening Match against the Chicago Fire (March 4). Mensah received a red card in a road contest against the Houston Dynamo (March 11) and subsequently missed the match at D.C. United (March 18) while serving a one-match suspension. He returned as a starter for Crew SC against the Portland Timbers (March 25). Mensah did not appear in the matches against Orlando City SC (April 1), Chicago Fire (April 8), Toronto FC (April 15) and New York Red Bulls (April 22) after being listed as question-able with a right thigh strain during those weeks. He started in seven consecutive matches starting with Crew SC’s home match against New York City FC (April 29) to Crew SC’s home match against Seattle Sounders FC (May 31). Mensah made a substitute appearance in a road match against the Colorado Rapids (June 3) and returned to the starting lineup in a road match against Atlanta United FC (June 17).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Mensah did not make an appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

2017 (Columbus): 14 GP/13 GS, 0 G, 0 ACrew SC’s last match: Did not make an appearance Last match played: vs. Atlanta (07/01/2017) 2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 5-8-12017 Crew SC record when he appears: 5-7-12017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: N/ALast goal with Columbus: N/A Last assist with Columbus: N/A

/ 4 JONATHAN MENSAH – D6’ 2”, 183 LBS. / D.O.B.: 07-13-1990 / HOMETOWN: PRAMPRAM, GHANA / @JOMENS25

3 JOSH WILLIAMS - D6’ 2”, 185 LBS. / D.O.B.: 04-18-1988 / HOMETOWN: COPLEY, OH / @JOSH3WILLIAMS

2017 SeasonWilliams has made 11 appearances (eight starts) this season, all as a centerback. He made his season debut on the road at D.C. United (March 18) as a starter, helping the Black & Gold keep a clean sheet. He made substitute appearances at home against Toronto FC (April 15) and in a road contest against the New York Red Bulls (April 22). Williams made his 75th MLS regular-season appearance for Crew SC as a starter in a home contest against the New England Revolution (May 6). He started in a home match against Toronto FC (May 10). Williams started in four consecutive matches against Seattle Sounders FC (May 31), the Colorado Rapids (June 3), Atlanta United FC (June 17) and the Montreal Impact (June 24). Williams made his 100th career MLS start (112 appearances) in a home contest against the Montreal Impact (June 24).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Willliams made one appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, coming on as a substitute for Nico Naess in the Fourth Round match at FC Cincinnati (June 14).

2017 (Columbus): 11 GP/8 GS, 0 G, 0 ACrew SC’s last match: Subbed on against Minnesota (07/04/2017)Last match played: at Minnesota (07/04/2017) 2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 4-4-02017 Crew SC record when he appears: 5-5-02017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: N/ALast goal with Columbus: vs. D.C. (04/27/2013)Last assist with Columbus: vs. D.C. (04/27/2013)

6 TONY TCHANI -- MID

2017 SeasonArtur has made 15 appearances (12 starts) this season, all coming at center midfield, and has recorded one assist. Artur made his team debut coming on as a substitute in the second half of the Opening Match against the Chicago Fire (March 4). Artur made his first start for Crew SC in a road contest against Houston (March 11). Following his appearance against the Portland Timbers (March 25), he was named to MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week. He recorded his first career assist, a game-winning assist, for the Black & Gold against Orlando City SC (April 1) and was also named to MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week following the match. Artur underwent successful surgery to repair his left wrist after suffering an injury during a road contest against the New York Red Bulls (April 22). He missed the subsequent matches against New York City FC (April 29) and the New England Revolu-tion (May 6) after being listed as out during those weeks due to the surgery. Artur missed the match against Toronto FC (May 10) after being listed as questionable that week following wrist surgery. Ar-tur returned to the starting lineup in a road contest against the Montreal Impact (May 13). He did not make an appearance against New England (May 21) due to a thigh strain injury ahead of the match. Artur made a substitute appearance in a road match against Toronto FC (May 26) coming in for Justin Meram. Artur started in a home match against Seattle Sounders FC (May 31) and made a substitute appearance in a road match against the Colorado Rapids (June 3), coming in for Mohammed Abu. He returned to the starting lineup in a road match against Atlanta United FC (June 17).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Artur made one appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, starting as a center midfielder in the Fourth Round match at FC Cincinnati (June 14).

2017 (Columbus): 15 GP/12 GS, 0 G, 1 ACrew SC’s last match: Named to the gameday 18Last match played: vs. Atlanta (07/01/2017)2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 7-5-02017 Crew SC record when he appears: 7-7-12017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: 1-0-0Last goal with Columbus: N/A Last assist with Columbus: vs. Orlando (04/01/2017)

7 ARTUR– M5’ 11”, 154LBS. / D.O.B.: 03-11-1996 / HOMETOWN: BAHIA, BRAZIL / @ARTURL33


2017 SeasonAbu has made 12 appearances (seven starts) this season, all coming at center mid-field. Abu made his regular-season team debut as a starter in the Opening Match against the Chicago Fire (March 4). He came on as a substitute in road contests against Houston (March 11) and D.C. (March 18) and again in a home match against Orlando (April 1). Abu returned to the starting lineup in a road contest against Chicago (April 8). He came on as a substitute in a road contest against the New York Red Bulls (April 22). He started in home contests against New York City FC (April 29) and Toronto FC (May 10). Abu then started in a road contest against the New England Revolution (May 21) and again in a road match against the Colo-rado Rapids (June 3). He made a substitute appearance in a road match against Atlanta United FC (June 17). Abu missed a home contest against Atlanta United FC (July 1), while on international duty with Ghana.

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Abu did not make an appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

8 MOHAMMED ABU – M5’ 7”, 150 LBS. / D.O.B.: 11-14-1991 / HOMETOWN: NAMASA, GHANA

PLAYER MINI BIOS

2017 (Columbus): 12 GP/7 GS, 0 G, 0 ACrew SC’s last match: Started against Minnesota (07/04/2017)Last match played: at Minnesota (07/04/2017)2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 1-6-1 2017 Crew SC record when he appears: 2-8-12017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: N/ALast goal with Columbus: N/A Last assist with Columbus: N/A

9 JUSTIN MERAM – M 6’ 1”, 165 LBS. / D.O.B.: 12-04-1988 / HOMETOWN: SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI / @JUSTINMERAM

2017 SeasonMeram has made 20 appearances (19 starts) this season: 17 as a left midfielder, two as an attacking midfielder and one as a forward, recording eight goals and six assists. The midfielder made his season debut as a starter in the Opening Match against the Chicago Fire (March 4), providing an assist. Meram notched his second assist of the season in a road contest against the Houston Dynamo (March 11). He scored his first goal of the season at home against the Portland Timbers (March 25), making him the seventh Crew SC player in history to record 25 career-goals and 25 career-assists. Meram recorded a brace against Orlando City (April 1), tallying his second and third goals of the year in the match; he was also voted the club’s Acura Man of the Match by Crew SC fans and earned MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week honors. Meram scored the game-winning goal and his fourth goal of the season at home against Toronto FC (April 15). He recorded his third assist at home against New York City FC (April 29) and his fourth assist against the New England Revolution (May 6), his 30th career regular-season assist for Crew SC. Meram started in a road match against the Montreal Impact (May 13); during the match he recorded his first career hat trick, scored his 30th goal and became the sixth Crew SC player to record at least 30 goals and 30 assists for the club in regular-season action. Meram was named the Alcatel MLS Player of the Week following his performance against Montreal. He scored his eighth goal, recorded his fifth assist and was nominated for MLSSoccer.com’s AT&T Goal of the Week after his per-formance against Seattle Sounders FC (May 31). Meram recorded his sixth assist of 2017 on the road against the Colorado Rapids (June 3). He was named to MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week for his performances against Seattle and Colorado. Meram started in a road match against Atlanta United FC (June 17) and was named to MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week.

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Meram made one appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, starting as a left midfielder in the Fourth Round match at FC Cincinnati (June 14).

2017 (Columbus): 20 GP/19 GS, 8 G, 6 ACrew SC’s last match: Subbed on against Minnesota (07/04/2017) Last match played: at Minnesota (07/04/2017)2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 8-10-12017 Crew SC record when he appears: 9-10-12017 Crew SC record when he scores: 5-0-02017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: 2-3-1Last goal with Columbus: vs. Seattle (05/31/2017)Last assist with Columbus: at Colorado (06/03/2017)

2017 (Columbus): 18 GP/18 GS, 9 G, 5 ACrew SC’s last match: Did not make an appearanceLast match played: vs. Atlanta (07/01/2017) 2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 8-9-12017 Crew SC record when he appears: 8-9-12017 Crew SC record when he scores: 4-4-02017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: 4-0-0Last goal with Columbus: vs. Montreal (06/24/2017)Last assist with Columbus: vs. Seattle (05/31/2017)

10 FEDERICO HIGUAIN – M 5’ 8”, 165 LBS. / D.O.B.: 10-25-1984 / HOMETOWN: BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

2017 SeasonHiguain has made 18 appearances (all starts) this season: 17 appearances as an attacking midfielder and one appearance as a center midfielder, and has scored nine goals and recorded five assists. He scored his 40th Crew SC career-goal and first goal of the season against D.C. United via penalty kick, extending his lead as the all-time leading penalty kick goal scorer to 15 goals (March 18). Higuain recorded his first assist of the season at home against the Portland Timbers (March 25), bringing his total to 36 career assists for the Black & Gold. Following his appearance against Portland Timbers (March 25), he was named to MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week. He recorded his second assist of the season in the match against Orlando City SC (April 1). Higuain did not make an appearance against Chicago (April 8) due to an ankle injury. He recorded his third and fourth assists of the year against Toronto, including a game-winning assist. Higuain made his 125th MLS regular-season start for Crew SC on the road at the New York Red Bulls (April 22). He started against New York City FC (April 29) and scored his second goal of the 2017 campaign, which was nominated for MLSSoccer.com’s Goal of the Week. Higuain also started against the New England Revolution (May 6) and scored his third goal of the season, which was nomi-nated for MLSSoccer.com’s Goal of the Week; he was also voted as the club’s Acura Man of the Match by Crew SC fans and earned MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week honors. Higuain started against Toronto FC (May 10) and scored a penalty kick goal. He recorded his 40th Crew SC career assist and joined Crew SC’s 40/40 club, also scor-ing his fifth goal of the season in a home contest against Seattle Sounders FC (May 31). Higuain scored his sixth goal of the season on the road against the Colorado Rapids (June 3). He was named to MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week for his performances against Seattle and Colorado. Higuain scored his seventh goal of the season in a road match against Atlanta United FC (June 17). Higuain recorded a brace against the Montreal Impact (June 24), which extended his streak of consecutive regular-season matches with a goal to four; he was named to MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week for his performance against the Impact.

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Higuain made one appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, starting as an attacking midfielder in the Fourth Round match at FC Cincinnati (June 14).

2017 SeasonKamara has made 20 appearances (19 starts) this season, all as a forward, and has scored nine goals and recorded three assists this year. He made his season debut as a starter in the Opening Match against the Chicago Fire (March 4). Kamara scored his first goal of the season on the road against the Houston Dynamo (March 11), scoring in stoppage time (90+3’). Kamara scored his second goal of the season in a 2-0 win against D.C. United via penalty kick (March 18). He tallied his third consecutive goal of the season at home against the Portland Timbers scoring from a volley from outside the box (March 25). Kamara scored his fourth goal of the season at home against Toronto FC (April 15). He recorded his fifth goal of the season in a home match against New York City FC (April 29). Kamara scored his sixth goal and recorded his first assist of the season in a home match against the New England Revolution (May 6). Kamara scored his seventh goal of the 2017 MLS season in a road match against the New England Revolution (May 21) and was nominated for MLSSoccer.com’s AT&T Goal of the Week as a result. He scored his eighth goal of the season against Seattle Sounders FC (May 31). Kamara recorded his second assist of the season in a road match against Atlanta United FC (June 17). Kamara registered his ninth goal and third assist of the season in a home contest against the Montreal Impact (June 24).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Kamara did not make an appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

2017 (Columbus): 20 GP/19 GS, 9 G, 3 ACrew SC’s last match: Started against Minnesota (07/04/2017) Last match played: at Minnesota (07/04/2017)2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 8-10-12017 Crew SC record when he appears: 9-10-12017 Crew SC record when he scores: 6-3-02017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: 2-1-0Last goal with Columbus: vs. Montreal (06/24/2017)Last assist with Columbus: vs. Montreal (06/24/2017)

11 OLA KAMARA - F6’ 0”, 181 LBS. / D.O.B.: 10-15-1989 / HOMETOWN: OSLO, NORWAY / @OLAKAMARA


PLAYER MINI BIOS

2017 SeasonJahn has made 15 appearances, one start and 14 substitute appearances this season, all as a forward, and has recorded one assist. He made his season debut in the Opening Match against the Chicago Fire (March 4), coming on as a substitute in the second half. He came on as a substitute in a road contest against Houston (March 11). Jahn made a substitute appearances in a road contest against D.C. (March 18). He made two substitute appearances in consecutive home matches against Portland (March 25) and Orlando (April 1). Jahn made a substitute appear-ance in a road contest against the Chicago Fire (April 8). He made two substitute appearances in home contests against New York City FC (April 29) and Toronto FC (May 10). Jahn made his first start of the season in a road contest against the Montreal Impact (May 13). He made substitute appearances in consecutive road matches against New England (May 21) and Toronto (May 26), before making a substitute appearance in a road match against Atlanta United FC (June 17). Jahn recorded his first assist of the season and for Crew SC in a home contest against the Montreal Impact (June 24) after coming in as a substitute for Ola Kamara.

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Jahn made one appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, starting as a forward in the Fourth Round match at FC Cincinnati (June 14).

2017 (Columbus): 15 GP/1 GS, 0 G, 1 ACrew SC’s last match: Subbed on against Minnesota (07/04/2017)Last match played: at Minnesota (07/04/2017)2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 1-0-02017 Crew SC record when he appears: 6-8-12017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: 1-0-0Last goal with Columbus: vs. NYCFC (10/23/2016)Last assist with Columbus: vs. MTL (06/24/2017)

12 ADAM JAHN - F6’3”, 201 LBS. / D.O.B.: 01-05-1991 / HOMETOWN: DAVIS, CA / @ADAMJAHN14

2017 SeasonFinlay has made 17 appearances (13 starts) this season: 15 as a right midfielder, one as a right wingback and one as a left winger and he has registered one goal and one assist. He made his season debut as a starter in the Opening Match against the Chicago Fire, scoring one goal (March 4). The midfielder started in a road contest against Houston (March 11). Finlay came on as a substitute in a road contest against D.C. (March 18), started in a home contest against Portland (March 25), at home against Orlando City SC (April 1) and on the road against the Chicago Fire (April 8). He came on as a substitute in a home match against Toronto FC (April 15) and on the road against the New York Red Bulls (April 22). Finlay returned to the starting lineup against New York City FC and recorded his first assist of the season - and 30th regular-season career assist - to become the fifth player in club history to record 30 goals and 30 assists or more for the Black & Gold (April 29). He started in home matches against the New England Revolution (May 6) and Toronto FC (May 10). He missed the matches at the Montreal Impact (May 13) after being listed as questionable with a left knee contusion and at the New England Revolution (May 21) after being listed as questionable with a left thigh strain that week. Finlay made a substitute appearance in a road contest against Toronto FC (May 26) coming into the match for Ola Kamara. Finlay returned to the starting lineup in a home match against Seattle Sounders FC (May 31). He made his 100th career start in a home match against Atlanta United FC (July 1). FInlay made a start as a left winger in a road match against Minnesota United FC (july 4).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Finlay made one appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, starting as a right mid-fielder in the Fourth Round match at FC Cincinnati (June 14).

2017 (Columbus): 17 GP/13 GS, 1 G, 1 A Crew SC’s last match: Started against Minnesota (07/04/2017) Last match played: at Minnesota (07/04/2017) 2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 6-6-1 2017 Crew SC record when he appears: 8-8-1 2017 Crew SC record when he scores: 0-0-1 2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: 0-1-0 Last goal with Columbus: vs. Chicago (03/04/2017) Last assist with Columbus: vs. NYCFC (04/29/2017)

13 ETHAN FINLAY - M5’ 9”, 165 LBS. / D.O.B.: 08-06-1990 / HOMETOWN: MARSHFIELD, WI / @ETHANFINLAY13

2017 SeasonFrancis has made seven appearances (six starts) this season, five appearances (four starts) as a leftback and two starts as a left wingback. He did not make an appear-ance the first three matches of the season after having been listed as questionable following shoulder surgery on his right shoulder. Francis made his season debut as a starter at home against the Portland Timbers (March 25). He made a substitute appearance in a road contest against Chicago (April 8). Francis started in a home contest against the New England Revolution (May 6). He made his 75th regular-season appearance for Crew SC in a home contest against Toronto FC (May 10). Francis started in consecutive road matches against the New England Revolution (May 21) and Toronto FC (May 26). He returned to the starting lineup in a road match against the Colorado Rapids (June 3).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Francis made one appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, starting as a leftback in the Fourth Round match at FC Cincinnati (June 14).

2017 (Columbus): 7 GP/6 GS, 0 G, 0 A Crew SC’s last match: Named to the gameday 18 Last match played: at Colorado (06/03/2017) 2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 2-4-0 2017 Crew SC record when he appears: 2-5-0 2017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A 2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: N/A Last goal with Columbus: N/A Last assist with Columbus: vs. NYCFC (08/13/2016)

14 WAYLON FRANCIS - D5’ 9”, 160 LBS. / D.O.B.: 09-20-1990 / HOMETOWN: PUERTO LIMÓN, COSTA RICA / @WAYLONFRANCIS90

2017 SeasonJimenez has made seven appearances (six starts) this season, all at rightback and has provided one assist. He made his season debut as a starter in a road contest against Chicago (April 8), playing the entire 90 minutes and started in a home match against the New England Revolution (May 6). Jimenez made his 75th regu-lar-season appearance for Crew SC against Toronto FC (May 10), coming into the match as a substitute in the 66th minute. He started in road contests against the Montreal Impact (May 13) and the New England Revolution (May 21). Jimenez started in a home match against Seattle Sounders FC (May 31), his 50th start for Crew SC, and recorded his first assist of the 2017 MLS season. Jimenez returned to the starting lineup in a road contest against Minnesota United FC (July 4).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Jimenez made one appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, starting as a rightback in the Fourth Round match at FC Cincinnati (June 14).

2017: (Columbus): 7 GP / 6 GS, 0 G, 1 A Crew SC’s last match: Started against Minnesota (07/04/2017) Last match played: at Minnesota (07/04/2017) 2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 4-2-0 2017 Crew SC record when he appears: 4-3-0 2017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A 2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: 1-0-0 Last goal with Columbus: at D.C. (04/19/2014) Last assist with Columbus: vs. Seattle (05/31/2017)

16 HECTOR JIMENEZ - M5’ 9”, 145 LBS. / D.O.B.: 11-03-1988 / HOMETOWN: BELL GARDENS, CA / @HECTORJIMENEZ09


PLAYER MINI BIOS

2017 SeasonAbubakar has made one appearance (one start) for Crew SC this season. He made his MLS and Crew SC regular-season debut in a road match against Minnesota United FC (July 4), playing the entire 90 minutes. While on loan with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, he has made five appearances (all starts). He started for the Riverhounds in a road match against the Charleston Bat-tery (April 8), in home matches against Louisville City FC (May 21) and Orlando City B (June 3) and in a road match against Toronto FC II (June 10). Abubakar started against the Tampa Bay Rowdies (June 22).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Abubakar did not make an appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

2017: (Columbus): 1 GP / 1 GS, 0 G, 0 A Crew SC’s last match: Started against Minnesota (07/04/2017)Last match played: at Minnesota (07/04/2017)2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 1-0-02017 Crew SC record when he appears: 1-0-02017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: N/ALast goal with Columbus: N/ALast assist with Columbus: N/A

17 LALAS ABUBAKAR - D6’0”, 180 LBS. / D.O.B.: 12-25-1994 / HOMETOWN: KUMASI, GHANA / @LALASABUBAKAR1

2017 SeasonMartinez has not made an appearance for Crew SC this season. While on loan with FC Cincinnati, he has made one appearance (one start). Martinez made a start for FC Cincinnati in a road contest against the Richmond Kickers (May 6).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Martinez did not make an appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

2017 (Columbus): 0 GP / 0 GS, 0 G, 0 A Crew SC’s last match: Did not make an appearanceLast match played: at NYCFC (10/23/2016)2017 Crew SC record when he starts: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he appears: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: N/ALast goal with Columbus: at Philadelphia (06/01/2016)Last assist with Columbus: N/A

18 CRISTIAN MARTINEZ - M5’ 7”, 174 LBS. / D.O.B.: 02-06-1997 / HOMETOWN: EL CHORRILLO, PANAMA CITY, PANAMA / @CRISTIANJM18

2017 Season ColumbusManneh has made eight appearances (four starts) for Crew SC: one start and three substitute appearances at left midfield, two starts and one substitute appearance at right midfield and one start as a forward this season, and has recorded two goals and one assist. He made his Crew SC debut coming on as a substitute against New York City FC (April 29). He made his first Crew SC start in a road contest against the Montreal Impact (May 13) and started in the following two matches on the road against the New England Revolution (May 21) and Toronto FC (May 26). Manneh came on as a substitute in a home match against Seattle Sounders FC (May 31). Manneh missed the match against Atlanta United FC (June 17) after being listed as questionable with a right foot sprain during that week. Manneh recorded his first goal, the game-winning strike for the Black & Gold, and assist against the Montreal Impact (June 24). Manneh scored his second goal of the season, the game-winner, in a road contest against Min-nesota United FC (July 4).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Manneh did not make an appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. VancouverManneh made three appearances (two starts) this season for Vancouver ahead of joining the Black & Gold via trade on March 30. His season debut for Vancouver came as a starter in a 0-0 draw against the Philadelphia Union (March 5).

2017 (Columbus): 8 GP /4 GS, 2 G, 1 A 2017 (Vancouver): 3 GP / 2 GS, 0 G, 0 A Crew SC’s last match: Started against Minnesota and scored a goal (07/04/2017) Last match played: at Minnesota (07/04/2017) 2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 2-2-0 2017 Crew SC record when he appears: 4-4-0 2017 Crew SC record when he scores: 2-0-0 2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: 1-0-0 Last goal with Columbus: at Minnesota (07/04/2017) Last assist with Columbus: vs. Montreal (06/24/2017)

19 KEKUTA MANNEH - F5’ 9”, 140 LBS. / D.O.B.: 12-30-1994 / HOMETOWN: BAKAU, GAMBIA/ @KEKUTA16

2017 SeasonTrapp has made 20 appearances (all starts) this season, all as a center midfielder, and has recorded three assists. He made his season debut as a starter in the Open-ing Match against the Chicago Fire (March 4), wearing the armband for the first time since being officially named captain of the team. Following his appearance against the Portland Timbers (March 25) he was named to MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week. He made his 100th regular-season appearance for Crew SC against Toronto FC (April 15) and made his 100th regular-season start for Crew SC against the New England Revolution (May 6). Trapp recorded his first assist of the season in a road match against the New England Revolution (May 21), setting up Ola Kamara’s goal which was nominated for MLSSoccer.com’s Goal of the Week. Trapp recorded his second assist of the season in a home match against Seattle Sounders FC (May 31) and recorded his third assist of the season in a road match against Minnesota United FC by providing the helper in the game-winning goal (July 4).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Trapp made one appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, starting as a center midfielder in the Fourth Round match at FC Cincinnati (June 14).

2017 (Columbus): 20 GP/20 GS, 0G, 3 A Crew SC’s last match: Started against Minnesota and provided an assist (07/04/2017) Last match played: at Minnesota (07/04/2017) 2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 9-10-1 2017 Crew SC record when he appears: 9-10-1 2017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A 2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: 2-1-0 Last goal with Columbus: vs. Houston (09/13/2014) Last assist with Columbus: at Minnesota (07/04/2017)

20 WIL TRAPP - M5’ 8”, 150 LBS. / D.O.B.: 01-15-1993 / HOMETOWN: GAHANNA, OH / @WIL_TRAPP


PLAYER MINI BIOS

2017 SeasonCrognale has made 12 appearances (eight starts) this season, all at centerback and has recorded one assist. He made his regular-season MLS debut as a starter at centerback on the road at D.C. United (March 18), earning MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week honors for his efforts and being voted the club’s Man of the Match by Crew SC fans while helping the team to a clean sheet. Crognale made a substitute appearance against the Portland Timbers (March 25). He started against Orlando City SC (April 1) and helped the team to its third win and second shut-out of the season. As a result of his strong performance, he was named to MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week. He started the game at Chicago Fire (April 8). The defender re-corded his first career MLS assist against Toronto FC (April 15). Crognale missed the match against New York City FC (April 29) after being listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain that week. He made a substitute appearance against the New England Revolution (May 6). Crognale returned to the starting lineup in a home match against Toronto FC (May 10). He made substitute appearances in a road match against the Montreal Impact (May 13) and also subbed on in a home match against Seattle Sounders FC (May 31). Crognale then started in a road match against the Colorado Rapids (June 3). He returned to the starting line up in a road contest against Minnesota United FC (July 4).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Crognale made one appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, starting as a centerback in the Fourth Round match at FC Cincinnati (June 14).

2017 (Columbus): 12 GP/8 GS, 0 G, 1 ACrew SC’s last match: Started against Minnesota (07/04/2017)Last match played: at Minnesota (07/04/2017)2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 4-4-02017 Crew SC record when he appears: 8-4-02017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: 1-0-0Last goal with Columbus: N/ALast assist with Columbus: vs. Toronto (04/15/2017)

2017 SeasonSauro was added to the Season-Ending Injury List on March 4, 2017 and will miss the 2017 MLS Season.

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Sauro did not make an appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

2017 (Columbus): 0 GP/0 GS, 0 G, 0 A Crew SC’s last match: Missed match due to being on the Season-Ending Injury ListLast match played: vs. Chicago (10/13/2016) 2017 Crew SC record when he starts: N/A 2017 Crew SC record when he appears: N/A 2017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A 2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: N/ALast goal with Columbus: N/A Last assist with Columbus: N/A

22 GASTON SAURO - D6’ 3”, 190 LBS. / D.O.B.: 02-23-1990 / HOMETOWN: ROSARIO, ARGENTINA

2017 SeasonSteffen has made 20 appearances (all starts) this season and has recorded nine wins and five shutouts, as well as recording 59 saves. He made his regular-season team debut as a starter in the Opening Match against the Chicago Fire (March 4). The goalkeeper earned his first regular-season win for the club at D.C. United (March 18), making three saves en route to recording his first regular season shut-out and earning MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week honors. Steffen recorded his second win of the season at home against Portland Timbers (March 25) and would record another clean sheet and his third win of the season at home against Orlando City SC, making four saves (April 1). Steffen again made four saves against Chicago (April 8) and Toronto (April 15), tying his season and MLS career-high for number of saves. He registered five saves at the New York Red Bulls (April 22), setting a new MLS career-high for saves in a game. He recorded his fifth win, third shutout and tied his MLS career-high for saves in a game with five saves against the New England Revolution (May 6). He made his first regular-season penalty kick save during a home match against Toronto FC (May 10) stopping an attempt by Jozy Altidore. Steffen earned his seventh win and fourth shutout in regular-season action during a home match against Seattle Sounders FC (May 31). He was nominated for MLSSoccer.com’s Save of the Week for his stop the road contest against Colorado (June 3). Steffen reached 50 saves in MLS and with Crew SC in a road match against Atlanta United FC (June 17). Steffen registered a secondary assist in a home contest against the Montreal Impact (June 24). He registered his fifth shutout of the season in a road match against Minnesota United FC (July 4).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Steffen did not make an appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

2017 (Columbus): 20 GP/20 GS, 59 SV, 9 W, 5 SOCrew SC’s last match: Started against Minnesota and recorded a shutout (07/04/2017) Last match played: vat Minnesota (07/04/2017)2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 9-10-12017 Crew SC record when he appears: 9-10-12017 Crew SC record when he keeps a clean sheet: 5-0-0

23 ZACK STEFFEN - GK6’ 3”, 190 LBS. / D.O.B.: 04-02-1995 / HOMETOWN: DOWNINGTOWN, PA / @Z_STEFF1

2017 (Columbus): 16 GP/15 GS, 0 G, 0 A Crew SC’s last match: Started against Minnesota (07/04/2017) Last match played: at Minnesota (07/04/2017) 2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 7-7-1 2017 Crew SC record when he appears: 7-8-1 2017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A 2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: N/A Last goal with Columbus: N/A Last assist with Columbus: at Orlando (09/17/2016)

24 NICOLAI NAESS - D6’ 0”, 181 LBS. / D.O.B.: 01-18-1993 / HOMETOWN: OSLO, NORWAY / @NICOLAINAESS

2017 SeasonNaess has made 16 appearances (15 starts) this season: 14 starts and one substitute appearance as a centerback and one as a central midfielder. Naess made his season debut as a starter in the Opening Match against the Chicago Fire (March 4). He helped the team keep clean sheets against D.C. (March 18) and Orlando City (April 1). Following his performance against Toronto FC (April 15), Naess was named to MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week. He started as a midfielder in a home match against the New England Revolution (May 6), earning a spot on MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week for his performance. Naess missed the match against Atlanta United FC (June 17) after being listed as questionable with neck pain during that week. Naess made a substitute appearance in a home match against Atlanta United FC (July 1).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Naess made one appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, starting as a centerback in the Fourth Round match at FC Cincinnati (June 14).

21 ALEX CROGNALE - D6’ 5” 205 LBS. / D.O.B.: 08-27-1994 / HOMETOWN: GAHANNA, OH / @ALEXCROGNALE


2017 (Columbus): 14 GP/13 GS, 0 G, 1 ACrew SC’s last match: Did not make an appearance Last match played: vs. Atlanta (07/01/2017) 2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 5-6-12017 Crew SC record when he appears: 6-6-12017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: 0-1-0Last goal with Columbus: at New York City FC (10/16/2016)Last assist with Columbus: at Atlanta (06/17/2017)

25 HARRISON AFFUL - D5’ 6”, 135 LBS. / D.O.B.: 07-24-1986 / HOMETOWN: AWUTU BREKU, GHANA / @THEKINGHARRISON

2017 SeasonAfful has made 14 appearances (13 starts) this season: 12 appearances (11 starts) at rightback and two starts at right wingback. He made his season debut as a starter in the Opening Match against the Chicago Fire (March 4). Following his appearance against Portland Timbers (March 25), he was named to MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week. Afful started in a home match against Orlando (April 1), but did not make an appearance against Chicago (April 8) after being listed as questionable with a left-hand injury that week. He returned to the starting lineup in a home match against Toronto (April 15). Afful started in a road contest at the New York Red Bulls (April 22) and in a home match against New York City FC (April 29). Afful returned to the starting lineup in a road contest against Toronto FC (May 26). He made a substitute appearance in a home match against Seattle Sounders FC (May 31). Afful returned to the starting lineup in a road match against the Colorado Rapids (June 3), making his 50th appearance for the club. He earned his 72nd international cap in a 2018 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Ethiopia (June 11). Afful started and recorded his first assist of the 2017 MLS regular season in a road match against Atlanta United FC (June 17).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Afful did not make an appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

PLAYER MINI BIOS

2017 (Columbus): 0 GP / 0 GS, 0 G, 0A Crew SC’s last match: Missed match due to being on the Season-Ending Injury List Last match played: vs. Philadelphia (06/01/2016)2017 Crew SC record when he starts: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he appears: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: N/ALast goal with Columbus: N/ALast assist with Columbus: N/A

26 BEN SWANSON - M5’ 6”, 150 LBS. / D.O.B.: 07-18-1997 / HOMETOWN: GROVE CITY, OH / @BEN_S8

2017 SeasonSwanson has not made an appearance for Crew SC this season. While on loan with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds he has made three appearances (two starts). He came on as a substitute against the New York Red Bulls II (March 25). Swanson made consecutive starts in a home contest against FC Cincinnati (April 1) and a road contest against the Charleston Battery (April 8). He had successful ankle surgery and was added to the Season-Ending Injury List on April 20, 2017. He will miss the rest of the 2017 MLS season.

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Swanson did not make an appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

2017 SeasonObinwa has not made an appearance for Crew SC this season. He did not make an appearance against Chicago (March 4) after being listed as questionable due to a left thigh strain that week. While on loan with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds he has made six appearances (four starts). He made a substitute appearance in a road contest against the Charleston Battery (April 8). Obinwa then started in a home contest against Saint Louis FC (April 12), a road contest against the Richmond Kickers (April 22), a home contest against the Harrisburg City Islanders (April 29) and a home contest against Toronto FC II (May 5). Obinwa made a substitute ap-pearance in a road contest against the Harrisburg City Islanders (May 24).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Obinwa did not make an appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

2017 (Columbus): 0 GP / 0 GS, 0 G, 0A Crew SC’s last match: Did not make an appearanceLast match played: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he starts: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he appears: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: N/ALast goal with Columbus: N/ALast assist with Columbus: N/A

27 ABUCHI OBINWA - M6’1”, 170 LBS. / D.O.B.: 01-15-1997 / HOMETOWN: ORLANDO, FL / @ABUCHI97

2017 Season Hansen has made 13 appearances (three starts): 10 appearances (three starts) at right midfield, two appearances at left midfield and one appearance at forward, and he has scored one goal and recorded two assists this season. He made his MLS debut for Crew SC in a home match against the Portland Timbers (March 25), coming on as a substitute in the second half and scoring his first career MLS goal and game winning goal in the 84th minute. Hansen made substitute appearances in a home match against Orlando (April 1) and a road contest against Chicago (April 8). He made his first regular-season start against Toronto FC (April 15), recording his first regular-season assist, and would start the following game at the New York Red Bulls (April 22). Hansen made substitute appearances in home matches against New York City FC (April 29), the New England Revolution (May 6) and Toronto FC (May 10). He made a substitute appearance in a road match against the Montreal Impact (May 13), recording his second assist of the season. Hansen returned to the starting lineup in a road contest against Toronto FC (May 26) and then made substitute appearances in consecutive road matches against the Colorado Rapids (June 3) and Atlanta United FC (June 17). He missed home contests against the Montreal Impact (June 24) and Atlanta United FC (July 1), as well as a road contest against Minnesota United FC (July 4) after being listed as out following surgery to repair a hernia.

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Hansen made one appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, coming on as a sub-stitute for Ethan Finlay in the Fourth Round match at FC Cincinnati (June 14).

2017 (Columbus): 13 GP / 3 GS, 1 G, 2 A Crew SC’s last match: Missed match after being listed as out with a hernia repair surgery Last match played: at Atlanta (06/17/2017) 2017 Crew SC record when he starts: 1-2-0 2017 Crew SC record when he appears: 5-8-0 2017 Crew SC record when he scores: 1-0-0 2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: 2-0-0 Last goal with Columbus: vs. Portland (03/25/2017) Last assist with Columbus: at Montreal (05/13/2017)

28 NIKO HANSEN - M5’10”, 170 LBS. / D.O.B.: 09-14-1994 / HOMETOWN: SACRAMENTO, CA


PLAYER MINI BIOS

2017 SeasonHollingsworth has not made an appearance for Crew SC this season. While on loan with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, he has made 13 appearances (11 starts), scored two goals and provided two assists. Hollingsworth started in a home match against the New York Red Bulls II and notched an assist (March 25). He started in a home match against FC Cincinnati (April 1), a road contest against the Charleston Battery (April 8) and a home contest against Saint Louis FC (April 12). Hollingsworth made a substitute appearance in a road contest against the Char-lotte Independence (April 15). He started in a road contest against the Richmond Kickers (April 22), scoring a goal that was nominated for USLSoccer.com’s Fans’ Choice Goal of the Week. He started in a home contest against Toronto FC II, providing the assist on the winning goal (May 3). He started in seven consecu-tive matches from Pittsburgh’s match against Ottawa Fury FC (May 13) until a road contest against Louisville City FC (June 17). Hollingsworth started in two consecutive matches against the Tampa Bay Rowdies (June 22) and the Charlotte Independence (July 4). He made a substitute appearance in a road contest against Orlando City B (July 8).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Hollingsworth did not make an appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

2017 (Columbus): 0 GP / 0 GS, 0 G, 0 A Crew SC’s last match: Did not make an appearanceLast match played: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he starts: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he appears: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: N/ALast goal with Columbus: N/ALast assist with Columbus: N/A

29 MARSHALL HOLLINGSWORTH - M5’ 8”, 160 LBS. / D.O.B.: 08-06-1993 / HOMETOWN: LIBERTYVILLE, IL

2017 SeasonKetterer served as the backup goalkeeper for seven consecutive matches starting from Crew SC’s road contest against the Chicago Fire (April 8) to Crew SC’s road contest against the Montreal Impact (May 13).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Ketterer did not make an appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

2017 (Columbus): 0 GP/0 GS, 0 SV, 0 WCrew SC’s last match: Did not make an appearanceLast match played: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he starts: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he appears: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides a clean sheet: N/A

30 LOGAN KETTERER- GK6 3”, 178 LBS. / D.O.B.: 11-09-1993 / HOMETOWN: RACINE, WI

2017 (Columbus): 1 GP / 0 GS, 0 G, 0A Crew SC’s last match: Named to the gameday 18Last match played: at Houston (03/11/2017)2017 Crew SC record when he starts: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he appears: 0-1-02017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: N/ALast goal with Columbus: N/ALast assist with Columbus: N/A

31 CONNOR MALONEY - D5’6”, 145 LBS. / D.O.B.: 05-18-1995 / HOMETOWN: HARRISBURG, PA / @CMALPSU5

2017 SeasonMaloney has made one substitute appearance as a rightback. He made his regular-season team debut at the Houston Dynamo (March 11), coming on in the second half as a substitute. Maloney missed a road contest against the New York Red Bulls (April 22) and a home match against New York City FC (April 29) after being listed as out those weeks with a concussion. While on loan with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, he has made two appearances (one start). He started in a home contest against Louisville City FC (May 21) and made a substitute appearance in a road contest against the Harrisburg City Islanders (May 24).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Maloney did not make an appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

2017 SeasonStuver has served as the backup goalkeeper during 13 matches this season. He served as the backup goalkeeper during the first five matches of the season. He did not make an appearance in seven matches starting from the match against Chicago (April 8) to the match against Montreal (May 13) after being listed as questionable those weeks with a right elbow strain. He returned as the backup goalkeeper in seven consecutive matches, from a road contest against the New England Revolu-tion (May 21) to a road match against Minnesota United FC (July 4).

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Stuver made one appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, starting in the Fourth Round match at FC Cincinnati (June 14).

2017 (Columbus): 0 GP / 0 GS, 0 SVCrew SC’s last match: Served as the backup goalkeeperLast match played: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he starts: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he appears: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides a clean sheet: N/A

41 BRAD STUVER - GK6’ 3”, 180 LBS. / D.O.B.: 04-16-1991 / HOMETOWN: TWINSBURG, OH / @BRAD_STUVER


PLAYER MINI BIOS

2017 SeasonSaravia hasn’t made an appearance for Crew SC this season. He is currently on loan with Swedish side IK Frej. He has made one subsitute appearance with IK Frej in a road contest against Syrianska (June 17). Saravia made a substitute appearance in IK Frej’s home match against GAIS (June 25).


2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Saravia did not make an appearance in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

2017 (Columbus): 0 GP / 0 GS, 0 G, 0 A Crew SC’s last match: On loan at IK FrejLast match played: at Colorado (08/08/2016)2017 Crew SC record when he starts: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he appears: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he scores: N/A2017 Crew SC record when he provides an assist: N/ALast goal with Columbus: N/ALast assist with Columbus: N/A

RODRIGO SARAVIA** - M5’ 11”, 170 LBS. / D.O.B.: 02-22-1993 / HOMETOWN: GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA / @RODRISARAVIA6


2017 MLS REGULAR-SEASON MATCH-BY-MATCH BOX SCORESColumbus Crew SC 1 vs. Chicago Fire 1 March 4, 2017 at MAPFRE Stadium (Columbus, Ohio) Att. 15,023Scoring - CLB - Finlay (Meram) 17’CHI - Accam (Goossens) 71’

Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 10 2 15 3 5CHI 12 3 6 5 6

Columbus Crew SC 1 at Houston Dynamo 3 March 11, 2017 at BBVA Compass Stadium (Houston, Texas) Att. 16,486Scoring - CLB - Kamara (Meram, Raitala) 90+3’HOU - Quioto 2’, Elis (Alex) 35’, Torres (Alex) 65’

Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 14 1 7 5 5HOU 7 3 12 2 2

Columbus Crew SC 2 at D.C. United 0 March 18, 2017 at RFK Stadium (Washington, D.C.) Att. 14,031Scoring - CLB - Higuain (Penalty Kick) 38’, Kamara (Penalty Kick) 66’ DC - None

Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 7 3 12 1 1DC 13 4 13 9 6

Columbus Crew SC 3 vs. Portland Timbers 2 March 25, 2017 at MAPFRE Stadium (Columbus, Ohio) Att. 11,067Scoring - CLB - Meram 11’, Kamara (Higuain) 19’, Hansen 84’POR - Asprilla (Blanco) 4’, Adi (Powell) 45+3’

Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 16 3 9 0 5POR 6 5 6 1 1

Columbus Crew SC 2 vs. Orlando City SC 0 April 1, 2017 at MAPFRE Stadium (Columbus, Ohio) Att. 12,226Scoring - CLB - Meram (Artur) 13’, Meram (Higuain) 77’ORL - None

Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 6 4 13 3 4ORL 14 1 10 2 6

Columbus Crew SC 0 at Chicago Fire 1 April 8, 2017 at Toyota Park (Bridgeview, Illinois) Att. 16,434Scoring - CLB - NoneCHI - Nikolic (McCarty) 22’

Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 12 4 12 1 5CHI 11 3 8 2 4

Columbus Crew SC 2 vs. Toronto FC 1 April 15, 2017 at MAPFRE Stadium (Columbus, Ohio) Att. 12,319Scoring - CLB - Kamara (Hansen, Higuain) 37’, Meram (Crognale, Higuain) 44’TOR - Altidore (Vazquez) 21’

Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 11 4 10 0 4TOR 19 2 11 2 10

Columbus Crew SC 0 at New York Red Bulls 2 April 22, 2017 at Red Bull Arena (Harrison, New Jersey) Att. 20,008Scoring - CLB - NoneNYR - Muyl (Lawrence, Kljestan) 11’, Royer (Penalty Kick) 38’

Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 10 5 12 5 1NYR 16 2 16 2 7

Columbus Crew SC 2 vs. New York City FC 3 April 29, 2017 at MAPFRE Stadium (Columbus, Ohio) Att. 17,336Scoring - CLB - Higuain (Raitala, Meram) 29’, Kamara (Finlay) 49’NYC - Harrison (Moralez) 8’, Herrera (Sweat, Ring) 64’ Harrison (Herrera) 76’

Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 12 2 11 3 5NYC 10 3 12 2 3

Columbus Crew SC 2 vs. New England Revolution 0 May 6, 2017 at MAPFRE Stadium (Columbus, Ohio) Att. 13,340Scoring - CLB - Kamara (Meram) 13’, Higuain (Kamara) 53’NE - None

Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 12 5 11 2 3NE 18 4 9 2 7

Columbus Crew SC 1 vs. Toronto FC 2 May 10, 2017 at MAPFRE Stadium (Columbus, Ohio) Att. 10,318 Scoring - CLB - Higuain (Penalty Kick) 29’ TOR - Ricketts (Edwards, Vazquez) 81’, Ricketts (Vazquez, Edwards) 90’


Columbus Crew SC 3 at Montreal Impact 2 May 13, 2017 at Stade Saputo (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) Att. 17,508 Scoring - CLB - Meram (Unassisted) 14’, Meram (Unassisted) 28’, Meram (Hansen) 90+1’ MTL - Piatti (Unassisted) 52’, Jackson-Hamel (Unassisted) 77’

Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 10 4 18 1 3MTL 24 3 11 2 8

Columbus Crew SC 1 at New England Revolution 2 May 21, 2017 at Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Massachussetts) Att. 18,651 Scoring - CLB - Kamara (Trapp) 20’ NE - Fagundez (Kamara, Nguyen) 24’, Fagundez (Unassisted) 34’

Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 14 2 17 2 8NE 9 4 14 3 2

Columbus Crew SC 0 at Toronto FC 5 May 26, 2017 at BMO Field (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) Att. 25,376 Scoring - CLB - None TOR - Vaz quez (Penalty Kick) 6’, Morrow (Spencer) 39’, Vazquez (Unassisted) 59’, Osorio (Hamilton) 86’, Hamilton (Edwards, Osorio) 90+3’


Columbus Crew SC 3 vs. Seattle Sounders FC 0 May 31, 2017 at MAPFRE Stadium (Columbus, Ohio) Att. 12,773 Scoring - CLB - Higuain (Jimenez) 10’, Meram (Trapp) 21’, Kamara (Meram, Higuain) 59’ SEA - None

Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 12 4 13 2 3SEA 6 2 7 1 6

Columbus Crew SC 1 at Colorado Rapids 2 June 3, 2017 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (Commerce City, Colorado) Att. 17,586 Scoring - CLB - Higuain (Meram) 61’COL - Doyle (Hairston, Saeid) 80’, Gordon (Gatt) 86’

Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 15 5 10 0 5COL 11 3 16 1 3


2017 MLS REGULAR-SEASON MATCH-BY-MATCH BOX SCORESColumbus Crew SC 1 at Atlanta United FC 3 June 17, 2017 at Bobby Dodd Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia) Att. 44,922Scoring - CLB - Higuain (Kamara, Afful) 26’ATL - Villalba (Asad) 16’, Almiron (Gonzalez Pirez) 67’, Martinez (Kratz) 88’

Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 8 4 9 2 5ATL 14 2 10 0 5

Columbus Crew SC 4 vs. Montreal Impact 1 June 24, 2017 at MAPFRE Stadium (Columbus, Ohio) Att. 16,592Scoring - CLB - Higuain (Unassisted) 17’, Manneh (Kamara) 70’, Kamara (Manneh) 72’, Higuain (Jahn, Steffen) 88’MTL - Jackson-Hamel (Dzemaili, Bernardello) 19’ Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 16 3 6 2 9MTL 11 0 12 1 2

Columbus Crew SC 0 vs. Atlanta United FC 2 July 1, 2017 at MAPFRE Stadium (Columbus, Ohio) Att. 20,391Scoring - CLB - NoneATL - Villalba (Kann) 27’, Villalba (Unassisted) 64’ Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 12 2 12 4 8ATL 5 1 10 0 3

Columbus Crew SC 1 at Minnesota United FC 0 July 4, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, Minnesota) Att. 18,564Scoring - CLB - Manneh (Trapp) 58’MIN - None Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 14 1 10 0 4MIN 6 2 10 1 3


vs. Chicago Fire at Houston Dynamo at D.C. United vs. Portland Timbers vs. Orlando City SC D, 1-1 March 4, 2017 L, 1-3 March 11, 2017 W, 2-0 March 18, 2017 W, 3-2 March 25, 2017 W, 2-0 April 1, 2017GK Steffen GK Steffen GK Steffen GK Steffen GK SteffenRB Afful RB Afful (Maloney 46’) CB Williams RB Afful RB AffulCB Mensah CB Mensah CB Crognale CB Mensah (Crognale 73’) CB CrognaleCB Naess CB Naess CB Naess CB Naess CB NaessLB Raitala LB Raitala RWB Afful LB Francis LB RaitalaCM Abu (Artur 76’) CM Artur (Abu 58’) CM Artur (Abu 70’) CM Artur CM Artur (Abu 90’+1)CM Trapp © CM Trapp © (Jahn 65’) CM Trapp © CM Trapp © CM Trapp ©RM Finlay RM Finlay LWB Raitala RM Finlay RM Finlay (Hansen 86’)CAM Higuain CAM Higuain CAM Higuain CAM Higuain CAM HiguainLM Meram LM Meram CAM Meram (Finlay 63’) LM Meram (Hansen 60’) LM MeramF Kamara (Jahn 70’) F Kamara F Kamara (Jahn 80’) F Kamara (Jahn 89’) F Kamara (Jahn 89’)

at Chicago Fire vs. Toronto FC at New York Red Bulls vs. New York City FC vs. New England Revolution L, 0-1 April 8, 2017 W, 2-1 April 15, 2017 L, 0-2 April 22, 2017 L, 2-3 April 29, 2017 W, 2-0 May 6, 2017GK Steffen GK Steffen GK Steffen GK Steffen GK SteffenRB Jimenez RB Afful RB Afful RB Afful RB Jimenez (Raitala 87’)CB Crognale CB Crognale CB Crognale (Williams 39’) CB Mensah CB WilliamsCB Naess CB Naess CB Naess CB Naess (Jahn 86’) CB MensahLB Raitala (Francis 73’) LB Raitala LB Raitala LB Raitala LB FrancisCM Abu (Hansen 60’) CM Artur CM Artur (Abu 6’) CM Abu CM NaessCM Trapp © CM Trapp © CM Trapp © CM Trapp © CM Trapp © RM Finlay (Jahn 79’) RM Hansen (Finlay 60’) RM Hansen (Finlay 61’) RM Finlay (Manneh 81’) RM Finlay (Hansen 73’)CAM Artur CAM Higuain (Williams 88’) CAM Higuain CAM Higuain CAM Higuain (Crognale 80’)LM Meram LM Meram LM Meram LM Meram (Hansen 81’) LM Meram F Kamara F Kamara F Kamara F Kamara F Kamara

vs. Toronto FC at Montreal Impact at New England Revolution at Toronto FC vs. Seattle Sounders FCL, 1-2 May 10, 2017 W, 3-2 May 13, 2017 L, 1-2 May 21, 2017 L, 0-5 May 26, 2017 W, 3-0 May 31, 2017 GK Steffen GK Steffen GK Steffen GK Steffen GK Steffen CB Williams (Jimenez 66’) RB Jimenez RB Jimenez (Raitala 62’) RB Afful RB Jimenez (Afful 69’) CB Crognale CB Mensah CB Naess CB Naess CB Williams CB Mensah CB Naess CB Mensah CB Mensah CB Mensah RWB Finlay LB Raitala LB Francis LB Francis LB Raitala CM Abu CM Artur CM Abu (Jahn 73’) RM Hansen CM Artur CM Trapp © CM Trapp © CM Trapp © CM Higuain (Jahn 65’) CM Trapp © LWB Francis RM Manneh (Hansen 63’) RM Manneh (Hansen 82’) CM Trapp © RM Finlay CAM Higuain CAM Higuain (Crognale 74’) CAM Higuain LM Meram (Artur 40’) CAM Higuain (Crognale 83’) F Meram (Hansen 83’) LM Meram LM Meram F Manneh LM Meram (Manneh 74’) F Kamara (Jahn 74’) F Jahn (Kamara 89’) F Kamara F Kamara (Finlay 68’) F Kamara

at Colorado Rapids at Atlanta United FC vs. Montreal Impact vs. Atlanta United FC at. Minnesota United FCL, 1-2 June 3, 2017 L, 1-3 June 17, 2017 W, 4-1 June 24, 2017 L, 0-2 July 1, 2017 W, 1-0 July 4, 2017GK Steffen GK Steffen GK Steffen GK Steffen GK SteffenCB Williams RB Afful RB Afful RB Afful CB: Naess (Williams 35’)CB Crognale (Hansen 89’) CB Williams CB Williams CB Mensah (Naess 77’) CB: CrognaleCB Naess (Mensah 83’) CB Mensah CB Mensah CB Williams CB: AbubakarRWB Afful LB Raitala LB Raitala LB Raitala RWB: JimenezCM Abu (Artur 75’) CM Artur (Abu 77’) CM Artur CM Artur CM: AbuCM Trapp © CM Trapp © CM Trapp © CM Trapp © CM: Trapp © LWB Francis RM Finlay (Hansen 61’) RM Finlay RM Finlay (Manneh 61’) LWB: Raitala CAM Higuain CAM Higuain (Jahn 78’) CAM Higuain CAM Higuain RW: Finlay CAM Meram LM Meram LM Meram (Manneh 69’) LM Meram (Jahn 68’) F: Kamara (Jahn 90+2’)F Kamara F Kamara F Kamara (Jahn 87’) F Kamara LW: Manneh (Meram 63’)

2017 MLS REGULAR-SEASON MATCH-BY-MATCH LINEUPS


2017 COLUMBUS CREW SC STATISTICS (9-10-1, 28 PTS.) THROUGH GAMES OF JULY 4, 2017

UNF POS PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT SOG FC FS OFF CK C E 10 M Federico Higuain 18 18 1548 9 5 40 19 16 23 5 66 2 0 11 F Ola Kamara 20 19 1637 9 3 49 21 20 23 20 2 0 0 9 M Justin Meram 20 19 1554 8 6 42 20 17 30 5 6 3 0 19 M Kekuta Manneh (TOT) 11 6 489 2 1 10 2 1 6 2 1 0 0 19 M Kekuta Manneh (CLB) 8 4 353 2 1 7 2 1 5 2 1 0 0 28 M Niko Hansen 13 3 394 1 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 0 0 13 M Ethan Finlay 17 13 1179 1 1 18 4 16 14 4 17 2 0 20 M Wil Trapp 20 20 1775 0 3 6 3 21 30 0 0 2 0 2 D Jukka Raitala 16 14 1274 0 2 4 1 21 11 1 2 3 0 25 D Harrison Afful 14 13 1146 0 1 13 2 9 17 2 1 3 0 7 M Artur 15 12 1009 0 1 10 1 20 11 0 0 1 0 21 D Alex Crognale 12 8 718 0 1 6 1 10 7 0 0 1 0 12 F Adam Jahn 15 1 257 0 1 6 3 11 1 0 0 3 0 16 M Hector Jimenez 7 6 512 0 1 1 0 6 7 0 2 0 0 8 M Mohammed Abu 12 7 704 0 0 4 1 8 7 0 0 0 0 17 D Lalas Abubakar 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 14 D Waylon Francis 7 6 557 0 0 7 0 9 6 0 0 0 0 31 D Connor Maloney 1 0 45 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 D Jonathan Mensah 14 13 1144 0 0 12 2 20 2 0 0 3 1 24 D Nicolai Naess 16 15 1296 0 0 5 1 11 6 0 0 1 0 3 D Josh Williams 11 8 805 0 0 2 0 4 5 1 0 1 0 29 M Marshall Hollingsworth 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 M Cristian Martinez 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 M Abuchi Obinwa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 D Gaston Sauro 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 M Ben Swanson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Team totals 20 20 1800 30 29 239 83 226 223 40 97 28 1 Opponent totals 20 20 1800 32 31 239 92 223 226 40 90 31 2

CLB: Regular-season matches played with Crew SC TOT: Total matches played in MLS regular-season MLS regular-season stats only

2017 COLUMBUS CREW SC GOALKEEPING STATISTICS (9-10-1, 28 PTS.) THROUGH GAMES OF JULY 4, 2017

UNF POS PLAYER GP GS MIN SHTS SV GA GAA PG PA W L T SO 23 G Zack Steffen 20 20 1800 92 59 32 1.60 2 3 9 10 1 5 30 G Logan Ketterer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41 G Brad Stuver 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Team totals 20 20 1800 92 59 32 1.60 2 3 9 10 1 5 Opponent totals 20 20 1800 83 51 30 1.50 3 3 10 9 1 4 MLS regular-season stats only

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE#

PLAYER PRONUNCIATION

2 Jukka Raitala

YOU-kuh Rah-ee-TA-la3

Josh Williams

4 Jonathan Mensah

Men-SAH7

Artur are-TOUR

8 Mohammed Abu

mo-HAHM-ed AH-boo9

Justin Meram MAIR-ahm

10 Federico Higuain

FED-er-EE-co EE-gwa-EEN11

Ola Kamara O-lah kuh-MAR-uh

12 Adam Jahn

JOHN13

Ethan Finlay Fin-LEE

14 W

aylon Francis W

AY-lin16

Hector Jimenez hee-MEH-nes

17 Lalas Abubakar

ah-BOO-bah-car19

Kekuta Manneh keh-KOO-tuh MAH-NAY

20 W

il Trapp 21

Alex Crognale Crow-nALL-e

23 Zack Steffen

24 Nicolai Naess NESS

25 Harrison Afful

AH-full (like Waffle)

28 Niko Hansen

KNEE-co30

Logan Ketterer Keh-TEH-rer

31 Connor Maloney

41 Brad Stuver

STEW-vur

Gregg Berhalter BUR-hall-ter

Nico Estevez es-TE-vez

Asher Mendelsohn MEN-dell-son

Steve Tashjian TASH-jin

TECHNICAL STAFFSporting Director & Head Coach

Gregg BerhalterAssistant Coach

Nico EstevezAssistant Coach

Pat OnstadAssistant Coach

Josh Wolff

Director of Soccer Operations Asher Mendelsohn

High Performance Director Steve Tashjian

Strength & Conditioning Coach Brook Hamilton

Head Athletic Trainer Jon MacGregor

Assistant Athletic Trainer Chris Shenberger

Director of Team Operations Zach Crusse

Head Equipment Manager David Brauzer

Team Operations Assistant Ron Meadors

Data Analyst Alex Mysiw

Team Coordinator Julio Velasquez

HOW CREW

SCW

AS BUILT2011J. Meram - SuperDraft

2012E. Finlay - SuperDraftF. Higuain - DP

2013W

. Trapp - HomegrownB. Stuver - W

aiver Draft

2014W

. Francis - Signing

2015B. Swanson - HomegrownH. Jimenez - TradeH. Afful - SigningG. Sauro - Signing

2016M. Hollingsworth - SuperDraftR. Saravia - SuperDraftO. Kamara - SigningC. Martinez* - Loan

2017L. Abubakar - SuperDraftN. Hansen - SuperDraftL. Ketterer - SuperDraftC. Maloney - SuperDraftA. Crognale - HomegrownK. Manneh - TradeJ. Mensah - DPJ. Raitala - SigningJ. W

illiams - SigningA. Obinwa - SingingM. Abu - SigningArtur - Loan

* Permanent transfer in 2017

OLAKAMARAF // 6-0 // 181 // 10-15-89Oslo, NorwayMolde FK (Norway)20 GP / 19 GS / 9 G / 3 A

ADAMJAHNF // 6-3 // 201 // 01-05-91Davis, CASan Jose Earthquakes15 GP / 1 GS / 0 G / 1 A

KEKUTAMANNEHF // 5-9 // 185 // 12-30-94 Austin, TXVancouver W

hitecaps FC11 GP / 6 GS / 2 G / 1 A

ARTUR M // 5-11 // 154 // 03-11-96Salvador, BrazilSao Paulo FC (Brazil)15 GP / 12 GS / 0 G / 1 A

MOHAMMEDABUM // 5-7 // 150 // 11-14-91Namasa, GhanaStromsgodset IF (Norway)12 GP / 7 GS / 0 G / 0 A

JUSTINMERAMM // 6-1 // 165 // 12-04-88Shelby Township, MIUniversity of Michigan (NCAA)20 GP / 19 GS / 8 G / 6 A

FEDERICOHIGUAINM // 5-8 // 165 // 10-25-84Buenos Aires, ArgentinaColón de Santa Fe (Argentina)18 GP / 18 GS / 9 G / 5 A

ETHANFINLAYM // 5-9 // 165 // 08-06-90 Marshfield, W

ICreighton University (NCAA) 17 GP / 13 GS / 1 G / 1 A

HECTORJIMENEZM // 5-9 // 145 // 11-03-88Bell Gardens, CALA Galaxy7 GP / 6 GS / 0 G / 1 A

CRISTIANMARTINEZM // 5-7 // 174 // 02-06-97Panama City, PanamaChorrillo FC (Panama)0 GP / 0 GS / 0 G / 0 A

WIL

TRAPPM // 5-8 // 150 // 01-15-93Gahanna, OHUniversity of Akron (NCAA)20 GP / 20 GS / 0 G / 3 A

BENSW

ANSONM // 5-6 // 150 // 07-18-97Grove City, OHCrew SC Academy0 GP / 0 GS / 0 G / 0 A

ABUCHIOBINW

AM // 6-1 // 170 // 01-15-97Orlando, FLHannover 96 (Germany)0 GP / 0 GS / 0 G / 0 A

NIKOHANSENM // 5-10 // 170 // 09-14-94Sacramento, CAUniversity of New Mexico (NCAA)13 GP / 3 GS / 1 G / 2 A

MARSHALLHOLLINGSW

ORTHM // 5-8 // 160 // 08-06-93Libertyville, ILW

heaton College (NCAA)0 GP / 0 GS / 0 G / 0 A

RODRIGOSARAVIAM // 5-11 // 170 // 02-22-93Guatemala City, GuatemalaFlorida Gulf Coast University (NCAA)0 GP / 0 GS / 0 G / 0 A

JUKKARAITALAD // 5-11 // 174 // 09-15-88Helsinki, FinlandSogndal IL (Norway)16 GP / 14 GS / 0 G / 2 A

JOSHW

ILLIAMSD // 6-2 // 185 // 04-18-88Copley, OHToronto FC11 GP / 8 GS / 0 G / 0 A

JONATHANMENSAHD // 6-2 // 183 // 07-13-90Prampram, GhanaAnzhi Makhachkala (Russia)14 GP / 13 GS / 0 G / 0 A

WAYLON

FRANCISD // 5-9 // 160 // 09-20-90Puerto Limón, Costa RicaCS Herediano (Costa Rica)7 GP / 6 GS / 0 G / 0 A

LALASABUBAKARD // 6-0 // 180 // 12-25-94Kumasi, GhanaUniversity of Dayton (NCAA)1 GP / 1 GS / 0 G / 0 A

ZACKSTEFFENGK // 6-3 // 190 // 04-02-95Downingtown, PASC Freiburg (Germany)20 GP / 20 GS / 59 SV / 5 S.O. / 1.60 GAA

ALEXCROGNALED // 6-5 // 205 // 08-27-94Gahanna, OHUniversity of Maryland (NCAA)12 GP / 8 GS / 0 G / 1 A

LOGANKETTERERGK // 6-3 // 178 // 11-09-93Racine, W

IBradley University (NCAA)0 GP / 0 GS / 0 SV / 0 S.O. / 0.00 GAA

GASTONSAUROD // 6-3 // 190 // 02-23-90Rosario, ArgentinaCalcio Catania (Italy)0 GP / 0 GS / 0 G / 0 A

BRADSTUVERGK // 6-3 // 180 // 04-16-91Twinsburg, OHCleveland State University (NCAA)0 GP / 0 GS / 0 SV / 0 S.O. / 0.00 GAA

NICOLAINAESSD // 6-0 // 181 // 01-18-93Oslo, NorwayStabaek (Norway)16 GP / 15 GS / 0 G / 0 A

HARRISONAFFULD // 5-6 // 135 // 07-24-86Awutu Breku, GhanaEsperance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia) 14 GP / 13 GS / 0 G / 1 A

CONNORMALONEYD // 5-6 // 145 // 05-18-95Harrisburg, PAPennsylvania State University (NCAA)1 GP / 0 GS / 0 G / 0 A

1112

19

78

910

1316

1820

2627

2829

**23

414

1723

2130

2241

24

2531

G - GOALS / A - ASSISTS / GP - GAMES PLAYED / GS - GAMES STARTED / S.O. - SHUTOUTS / GAA - GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE

**ON SEASON-LONG LOAN

FORWARDS

MIDFIELDERS

DEFENDERS

GOALKEEPERS

COLUMBUS CREW SC

ROSTER BREAKDOWN

MONDAY, JULY 17 - 7:30 PM ET

VS. EINTRACHT FRANKFURTMAPFRE STADIUM / COLUMBUS, OH

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