2012 Columbus Crew season

March 2026 August 2023 Columbus Crew Columbus Crew wordmark arched 1996.png 2012 Major League Soccer Conference: 6thOverall: 10th Investor-operators Clark HuntDan HuntLamar Hunt Jr.Sharron Hunt MunsonRon Pizzuti and a group of local investors Head Coach Robert Warzycha Columbus Crew Stadium MLS Cup playoffs Did not qualify U.S. Open Cup Third round Eddie GavenJairo Arrieta(9 each) Eddie GavenJairo Arrieta(9 each) 19,674 (6/30 v. RSL) 10,049 (8/22 v. TOR) ( 20145 1 ) CLB 2–0 MON (3/24)SEA 0–2 CLB (5/23)CLB 2–0 RSL (6/30) CLB 1–4 NY (4/7) true _aris0607t _columbus12h _aris0607t _black_stripes _3_stripes_black FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 _columbus12a _columbus12a _columbus12a _CONDIVO12_ONWHITE _3_stripes_white FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 000000 000000 2011 2013 The 2012 Columbus Crew season was the club's 17th season of existence and their 17th consecutive season in Major League Soccer, the top flight of soccer in the United States and Canada. The first match of the season was on March 10 against Colorado Rapids. It was the fourth season under head coach Robert Warzycha. Background 2011 Columbus Crew season Review http://massivereportdata.com/season/2012 Massive Report > Data > Season The Crew missed the playoffs in 2012 for the first time since 2007, marking a further step backwards from the height of 2008. The roster moves which took place leading into the season were ultimately unsuccessful, with both high-profile signingsMerz Craig March 10, 2012 Crew vow to be more aggressive after subpar showing https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/crew-vow-be-more-aggressive-after-subpar-showing 2024-10-06 mlssoccer en – Milovan Mirosevic and Olman Vargas – playing only a single season for the club. The lackluster performance of Vargas and Mirosevic led the team to a series of midseason signings, which nearly salvaged the season. Costa Rican forward Jairo Arrieta joined the team in June, while Argentine midfielder Federico Higuain signed a Designated Player contract a month later. The tandem revitalized the Crew's offense, leading to a 4-game winning streak and thoughts of post-season glory. After this initial honeymoon, however, the team's performance declined; the team just missed out on a playoff berth. After the season, coach Robert Warzycha began yet another rebuilding effort, jettisoning several veteran players including William Hesmer, Sebastian Miranda and Emilio Renteria. The year's most significant event, however, had nothing to do with on-field performance. Rookie midfielder Kirk Urso collapsed and died on August 5 from a genetic heart defect (arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy), providing an emotional rallying cry for the remainder of the season and beyond. Roster As of August 29, 2012.Players | Columbus Crew http://www.thecrew.com:80/players https://web.archive.org/web/20120829085031/http://www.thecrew.com:80/players August 29, 2012 FEDD00 000000 000000 1 USA GK William Hesmer 2 USA DF Rich Balchan 3 USA DF Josh Williams SUP 4 USA DF Carlos Mendes 5 USA DF Danny O'Rourke 6 CMR MF Tony Tchani 7 VEN MF Bernardo Añor INT; SUP 8 TRI MF Chris Birchall INT 9 IRQ FW Justin Meram 10 CHI MF Milovan Mirošević INT 11 USA MF Dilly Duka 12 USA MF Eddie Gaven 13 USA MF Ethan Finlay 14 USA DF Chad Marshall captain 16 USA DF Eric Gehrig SUP 17 CRC FW Olman Vargas INT FEDD00 000000 000000 18 USA FW Ben Speas HGP; SUP 19 USA FW Tom Heinemann SUP 20 VEN FW Emilio Rentería 21 CHI DF Sebastián Miranda INT 22 USA MF Cole Grossman SUP 25 CRC FW Jairo Arrieta INT 26 TRI DF Julius James 27 USA FW Aaron Horton HGP; SUP 28 USA GK Matt Lampson HGP; SUP 30 USA GK Andy Gruenebaum 32 MNE DF Nemanja Vuković INT 33 ARG FW Federico Higuaín INT; DP 34 USA FW Aaron Schoenfeld SUP 37 TRI MF Kevan George SUP FEDD00 000000 000000 Technical Staff y President/General Manager USA Mark McCullers y Technical Director USA Brian Bliss Head Coach POL Robert Warzycha y Assistant Coach ARG Ricardo Iribarren Assistant Coach USA Mike Lapper Assistant Coach NZL Duncan Oughton y Goalkeeper Coach USA Scoop Stanisic y Strength/Fitness Coach USA Brook Hamilton Athletic Trainer USA David Lagow y Assistant Trainer USA Phil Watson Director of Team Operations USA Tucker Walther Equipment Manager USA Rusty Wummel [Front Office Staff | Columbus Crew http://www.thecrew.com/club/staff https://web.archive.org/web/20120729013549/http://www.thecrew.com/club/staff July 29, 2012 ] July 2012 Non-competitive Preseason The Crew started preseason in Columbus and played games in Florida and South Carolina before returning to Ohio. The Crew brought in the following trialists during training camp: Javier Alvial, Lance Laing, Travis Wall, Silvio Spann, Nermin Crnkić, John Daniele, Kasali Casal, Nemanja Vuković and Stéphane Auvray. Unsigned draft picks Aubrey Perry, Kevan George, Kirk Urso, Jamie Finch, Darren Amoo and Andrew Bulls also joined the team for preseason. Friendly February 8 11:00 AM EST Columbus Crew 1–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20120210183448/http://www.thecrew.com/news/2012/02/crew-drop-preseason-opener-swedish-side-malm%C3%B6-ff Malmö FF Renteria 1 Ranegie 24 Durmaz 29 IMG Academy Bradenton, FL L Friendly February 11 10:00 AM EST Columbus Crew 6–0 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/crew-blanks-us-u-17-national-team-pair-preseason-matches United States U-17 Gaven 8 15 Mirosevic 27 pen. Renteria 33 Meram 51 Vargas 57 IMG Academy Bradenton, FL W Friendly February 11 12:00 PM EST Columbus Crew 4–0 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/crew-blanks-us-u-17-national-team-pair-preseason-matches United States U-17 George 3 Horton 21 Heinemann 39 53 IMG Academy Bradenton, FL W Friendly February 15 11:00 AM EST Seattle Sounders FC 2–0 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/recap-crew-falls-seattle-2-0-preseason-match-bradenton Columbus Crew Anor 1 29 60 Tchani 38 Heinemann 118 Hurtado 2 10 13 Alonso 12 Montero 54 Gonzalez 68 Sanyang 0 82 Cato 114 IMG Academy Bradenton, FL L Played in two 45-minute and one 30-minute periods Carolina Challenge Cup February 25 7:15 PM EST Charleston Battery 2–2 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/crew-opens-carolina-challenge-cup-2-2-draw-battery Columbus Crew Falvey 30 Kelly 40 Flatley 42 Cuevas 89 Gaven 6 Mendes 45 Mirosevic 58 Tchani 61 Mendes 1 89 Blackbaud Stadium Charleston, SC D Friendly February 27 Charleston Cougars 0–2 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/crew-defeats-college-charleston-2-0-friendly Columbus Crew Vargas 54 Gehrig 71 Patriots Point Soccer Complex Charleston, SC 5,676 W February 29 Carolina Challenge Cup 5:00 PM EST Columbus Crew 0–1 https://www.chicagofirefc.com/news/fire-top-columbus-crew-1-0-mls-preseason-match Chicago Fire Tchani 73 Sanyang 38 Segares 75 Puppo 80 Blackbaud Stadium Charleston, SC L Carolina Challenge Cup March 3 5:00 PM EST D.C. United Cancelled Columbus Crew Blackbaud Stadium Charleston, SC Cancelled due to inclement weather. V Midseason Jamie Finch and Blas Iribarren were guest players against West Virginia Mountaineers. Friendly March 12 11:00 AM EDT Columbus Crew Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2–2 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/crew-draw-irish-2-2 Vargas 26, 63 Mishu 80 Priede 84 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH D Friendly March 17 11:00 AM EDT Columbus Crew 5–1 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/recap-crew-defeats-michigan-state-and-west-virginia-pair-friendlies Michigan State Spartans Mirošević 4 54 Vargas 33 58 Urso 59 Montague 85 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH W Friendly March 17 1:30 PM EDT Columbus Crew 1–0 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/recap-crew-defeats-michigan-state-and-west-virginia-pair-friendlies West Virginia Mountaineers Horton 49 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH W Connor Senn Memorial Game May 1 7:00 PM EDT Ohio State Buckeyes Columbus Crew 0–4 https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/news/2012/5/1/connor-senn-memorial-match-suspended Grossman 2, 27 Añor 5 Renteria 6 Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium Columbus, OH 1,072 W Cancelled in the 31st minute due to inclement weather. Friendly July 24 7:30 PM EDT Columbus Crew 2–1 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/match-recap-crew-vs-stoke-city Stoke City F.C. Horton 71 Speas 87 Walters 23 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 8,976 W Competitive Overview 2 Major League Soccer March 10, 2012 October 28, 2012 Matchday 1 10th 15 7 12 44 44 U.S. Open Cup May 29, 2012 May 29, 2012 Third Round Third Round 0 0 1 1 2 MLS 2012 Major League Soccer season Standings Eastern Conference CLB 5 Overall table CLB 5 Results summary 11 3 3 28 21 4 9 4 16 23 28 October 2012 Columbus Crew February 2012 Results by round table b Round Stadium A /H /A /H /A /H /H /A /H /A /A /H /A /A /H /A /H /H /A /A /H /H /A /H /A /H /A /A /H /A /H /H /A /H Result L /W /W /L /L /T /L /T /W /T /W /W /T /L /W /L /L /W /W /L /T /T /W /W /W /W /L /L /W /L /W /T /L /W Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Tie red2 Loss October 28, 2012 MLS March 2012 Match results 1 March 10 7:00 PM EST Colorado Rapids 2–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20120825160125/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-03-10-col-v-clb/stats Columbus Crew Moor 44 Amarikwa 89 Mirošević 40 Vargas 72 Wynne 80 Rentería 80 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, CO 14,746 Hilario Grajeda Paul ScottBill Dittmar Yader Reyes L 2 March 24 4:00 PM EDT Columbus Crew 2–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20140325074840/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-03-24-clb-v-mtl/stats Montreal Impact Mirošević 30 Vargas 66 Urso 69 Francis 85 Brovsky 0 19 Nyassi 29 Gardner 34 Warner 52 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 18,197 Mark Geiger C.J. MorganteSteve Taylor Chris Penso W 3 March 31 2:00 PM EDT Toronto FC 0–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20120819180026/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-03-31-tor-v-clb/stats Columbus Crew de Guzman 74 Gaven 45 Añor 56 Schoenfeld 86 BMO Field Toronto, ON 18,944 Geoff Gamble Eric ProctorKevin Duliba Silviu Petrescu W 4 April 7 3:00 PM EDT Columbus Crew 1–4 https://web.archive.org/web/20120826175143/http://www.mlssoccer.com:80/matchcenter/2012-04-07-clb-v-ny/stats New York Red Bulls Añor 53 Marshall 89 Cooper 3, 13 Henry 40, 90 Keel 60 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 11,516 Mark Kadlecik Chris StricklandJeff Muschik Allen Chapman L 5 April 14 3:30 PM EDT Philadelphia Union 1–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20120818035335/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-04-14-phi-v-clb/stats Columbus Crew Gómez 25, 38 Carroll 45+3 Farfan 71 Martínez 85 Gehrig 70 Gaven 78 PPL Park Chester, PA 18,526 Michael Kennedy Kermit QuisenberryBill Dittmar Andrew Chapin L 6 April 21 7:30 PM EDT Columbus Crew 2–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20120702001446/https://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-04-21-clb-v-hou/stats Houston Dynamo Tchani 17 Gaven 63, 74 Hainault 55 Bruin 59 Ching 88 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 10,479 Chris Penso Jeff MuschikFrank Anderson Fotis Bazakos T 7 April 28 7:30 PM EDT Columbus Crew 0–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20120704031647/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-04-28-clb-v-van/stats Vancouver Whitecaps FC Marshall 81 O'Rourke 87 Harvey 50 Koffie 67 Young-Pyo 74 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 11,978 Elias Bazakos C.J. MorganteJames Conlee Sorin Stoica L 8 May 5 10:30 PM EDT Portland Timbers 0–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20120610090112/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-05-05-por-v-clb/stats Columbus Crew Palmer 50 Songo'o 75 Chara 77 Miranda 57 Jeld-Wen Field Portland, OR 20,438 Edvin Jurisevic Mike RottersmanJeremy Hanson Daniel Radford T 9 May 12 7:30 PM EDT Columbus Crew 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20120817042547/http://www.mlssoccer.com:80/matchcenter/2012-05-12-clb-v-dal/stats FC Dallas Meram 52, 67 Miranda 72 Mirošević 80 Castillo 60, 74 Loyd 2 43 63 Jacobson 45 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 11,120 Baldomero Toledo Corey ParkerJason Cullum Matthew Foerster W 10 May 19 10:30 PM EDT San Jose Earthquakes 1–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20120623190349/http://www.mlssoccer.com:80/matchcenter/2012-05-19-sj-v-clb/stats Columbus Crew Lenhart 35 Gordon 66, 90 Corrales 90+4 Meram 45+2 Tchani 90+1 Buck Shaw Stadium Santa Clara, CA 10,256 Juan Guzman Ian AndersonColin Arblaster Ramon Hernandez D 11 May 23 10:00 PM EDT Seattle Sounders FC 0–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20120626163135/http://www.mlssoccer.com:80/matchcenter/2012-05-23-sea-v-clb/stats Columbus Crew Meram 15 Duka 47 Mendes 71 Rentería 76 Burch 85 Osvaldo 88 CenturyLink Field Seattle, WA 38,311 Geoff Gamble Kevin DulibaJeff Hosking Alejandro Mariscal W 12 May 26 7:00 PM EDT Columbus Crew 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20121001183119/http://www.mlssoccer.com:80/matchcenter/2012-05-26-clb-v-chi/stats Chicago Fire Gaven 9 Rentería 43 Añor 67 Berry72 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 16,024 Allen Chapman Greg BarkeyJeff Muschik José Carlos Rivero W 13 June 16 7:30 PM EDT New England Revolution 0–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025072931/http://www.mlssoccer.com:80/matchcenter/2012-06-16-ne-v-clb/stats Columbus Crew Soares 21 Moreno 43 Miranda 62 Gillette Stadium Foxborough, MA 12,218 Hilario Grajeda Chris StricklandEric Proctor Sorin Stoica D 14 June 23 8:30 PM EDT Chicago Fire 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20120627034857/http://www.mlssoccer.com:80/matchcenter/2012-06-23-chi-v-clb/stats Columbus Crew Pappa 2 Oduro 26 Segares 0 29 Gargan 85 Tchani 36 George 66 Schoenfeld 90 Toyota Park Bridgeview, IL 17,144 Armando Villarreal Craig LowryAdam Garner Ramon Hernandez L 15 June 30 9:00 PM EDT Columbus Crew 2–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20121005090956/http://www.mlssoccer.com:80/matchcenter/2012-06-30-clb-v-rsl/stats Real Salt Lake Tchani 16 Vuković 38 Gaven 43 George 82 Espíndola 57 Steele 67 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 19,674 Geoff Gamble Daniel BelleauMatt Nelson Sorin Stoica W 16 July 8 7:30 PM EDT Montreal Impact 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20121028162220/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-07-08-mtl-v-clb/stats Columbus Crew Nyassi 44 Warner 68 Valentin 78 Bernier 89 Vuković 3 Tchani 39 Mirošević 64 Rentería 68 Stade Saputo Montreal, QC 15,118 Matthew Foerster Anthony VasoliJeff Muschik Mathieu Bourdeau L 17 July 14 7:30 PM EDT Columbus Crew 0–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20120718014327/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-07-14-clb-v-skc/stats Sporting Kansas City Añor 9 Rentería 69 Birchall 83 Peterson 7 Joseph 57 Nagamura 69 Bunbury 82 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 17,588 Edvin Jurisevic Eric BoriaJames Conlee Sorin Stoica L 18 July 21 7:30 PM EDT Columbus Crew 1–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20121027074803/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-07-21-clb-v-dc/stats/ D.C. United Birchall 46 Miranda 67 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 17, 150 Chris Penso Claudiu BadeaMatt Nelson Terry Vaughn W 19 July 28 8:30 PM EDT Sporting Kansas City 1–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20120802013400/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-07-28-skc-v-clb/stats/ Columbus Crew Kamara 8 Arrieta 17, 34 Grossman 2 90 90+1 Livestrong Sporting Park Kansas City, KS 18,938 Dave Gantar George GansnerJeff Muschik Leszek Stalmach W 20 August 4 7:30 PM EDT D.C. United 1–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20120809000311/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-08-04-dc-v-clb/stats/ Columbus Crew Pontius 50 Neal 74 Duka 24 Meram 28 Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Washington, D.C. 14,640 Allen Chapman C.J. MorganteSteve Taylor José Carlos Rivero L 21 August 15 7:00 PM EDT Columbus Crew 1–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20120919130548/http://www.mlssoccer.com:80/matchcenter/2012-08-15-clb-v-la/stats LA Galaxy Arrieta 48 Keane 64 Marcelo Sarvas 88 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 17,019 Edvin Jurisevic James ConleeBrian Dunn Sorin Stoica D 22 August 19 9:00 PM EDT Houston Dynamo 2–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20121023142949/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-08-19-hou-v-clb/stats/ Columbus Crew Davis 19 Moffat 82 Grossman 33 Duka 40 Gaven 58 Higuaín 79 BBVA Compass Stadium Houston, TX 20,567 Drew Fischer Chris StricklandJeff Muschik Ted Unkel D 23 August 22 6:30 PM EDT Columbus Crew 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20121129004559/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-08-22-clb-v-tor/stats/ Toronto FC Gaven 4 Higuaín 20, 58 O'Dea 69 Silva 71 Morgan 90 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 10,049 Sorin Stoica Jason CullumKevin Klinger Hilario Grajeda W 24 August 25 7:30 PM EDT Columbus Crew 4–3 https://web.archive.org/web/20121028083202/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-08-25-clb-v-ne/stats/ New England Revolution Higuaín 26, 43 Arrieta 32, 86 Guy 17 Bengtson 23 Alston 70 Nguyen 80 pen. Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 13,651 Armando Villarreal Sean HurdJames Conlee Kevin Terry Jr. W 25 August 29 8:00 PM EDT Philadelphia Union 1–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20121002012107/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-08-29-phi-v-clb/stats/ Columbus Crew Valdés 29 Hoppenot 69 Birchall 28 Williams 41, 0 68 Gaven 90+5 PPL Park Chester, PA 16,568 Yader Reyes C.J. MorganteBrian Dunn José Carlos Rivero W 26 September 1 7:30 PM EDT Columbus Crew 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20120905075404/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-09-01-clb-v-mtl/stats/ Montreal Impact O'Rourke 18 Marshall 80 Rentería 90+3 Warner 24 Di Vaio 73 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 12,522 Chris Penso Chris StricklandEric Proctor Daniel Fitzgerald W 27 September 5 9:00 PM EDT New England Revolution 2–0 https://fbref.com/en/matches/a529b7f5/New-England-Revolution-Columbus-Crew-September-5-2012-Major-League-Soccer Columbus Crew Imbongo 53, 53 Marshall 74 og O'Rourke 90+4 Gillette Stadium Foxborough, MA 10,345 Geoff Gamble Bill DittmarScott Kachmarik Niko Bratsis L 28 September 15 6:00 PM EDT New York Red Bulls 3–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20121122132928/http://www.mlssoccer.com:80/matchcenter/2012-09-15-ny-v-clb/stats Columbus Crew Henry 9, 93 Cahill 56 McCarty 79 Mirošević 3 James 49 Red Bull Arena Harrison, NJ 17,134 Abiodun Okulaja Adam GarnerScott Kachmarik José Carlos Rivero L 29 September 19 7:30 PM EDT Columbus Crew 1–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20121101212648/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-09-19-clb-v-chv/stats Chivas USA Meram 89, 90 Minda 75 Valencia 86 Correa 90 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 13,874 Jorge Gonzalez C.J. MorganteBrian Dunn Sorin Stoica W 30 September 22 8:30 PM EDT Chicago Fire 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026154519/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-09-22-chi-v-clb/stats Columbus Crew Rolfe 23, 26 Johnson 89 Arrieta 15 O'Rourke 29 Rentería 35 Toyota Park Bridgeview, IL 19,172 Michael Kennedy Peter ManikowskiBaboucarr Jallow Ricardo Salazar L 31 September 29 7:30 PM EDT Columbus Crew 3–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20121003042822/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-09-29-clb-v-phi/stats Philadelphia Union Arrieta 44, 45+5 O'Rourke 61 Gruenebaum 65 Mirošević 88 Okugo 45+3 Cruz 65 pen. McInerney 86 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 14,673 Matthew Foerster Adam WienckowskiMatt Nelson Abbey Okulaja W 32 October 7 4:00 PM EDT Columbus Crew 1–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012002611/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-10-07-clb-v-skc/stats Sporting Kansas City James 67 Gaven 90+1 Sapong 10 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 13,566 Mark Geiger Joe FletcherJames Conlee Hilario Grajeda D 33 October 20 7:30 PM EDT D.C. United 3–2 https://fbref.com/en/matches/3af655e0/DC-United-Columbus-Crew-October-20-2012-Major-League-Soccer Columbus Crew DeLeon 39 Saragosa 59 Neal 90+1 Arrieta 4, 41 Gaven 7 Mendes 26 Williams 59 Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Washington, D.C. 19,647 Edvin Jurisevic Anthony VasoliJames Conlee Jorge Gonzalez L 34 October 28 4:00 PM EDT Columbus Crew 2–1 https://fbref.com/en/matches/284afce6/Columbus-Crew-Toronto-FC-October-28-2012-Major-League-Soccer Toronto FC Higuaín 17, 61 pen. Wiedeman 27 Dunfield 61 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 15,672 Drew Fischer Greg BarkeyClaudiu Badea Geoff Gamble W MLS Cup Playoffs 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs The Columbus Crew failed to qualify for the playoffs in this season. U.S. Open Cup 2012 U.S. Open Cup Third Round May 29 7:30 PM EDT Columbus Crew (MLS) Ohio 1–2 https://thecup.us/2012/05/30/2012-us-open-cup-second-round-usl-pros-winless-dayton-dutch-lions-rally-past-crew-in-columbus-2-1/ Ohio Dayton Dutch Lions (USLP) Finlay 45+3 Vargas 61 pen. Bardsley 33, 81 Bartels 79 Knotek 87 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH 1,646 Sorin Stoica L Reserve League Eastern Pos Club Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts1Columbus Crew Reserves (C)10721219+12222Montreal Impact Reserves107211910+9223Philadelphia Union Reserves1044220200144New York Red Bulls Reserves103521416−2115D.C. United Reserves9351919−10106New England Revolution Reserves10253915−697Toronto FC Reserves92521316−38 Match results 1 March 24 6:30 PM EDT Columbus Crew 1–2 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/crew-reserves-drop-2-1-decision-montreal-impact-reserves Montreal Impact Grossman 84 Perry 89 Neagle 23 Montaño 55 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH L 2 March 31 4:30 PM EDT Toronto FC 0–1 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/mls-reserves-crew-top-toronto-fc-1-0 Columbus Crew Mannella 81 Grossman 41 Finlay 46, 58 BMO Field Toronto, ON W 3 April 7 5:00 PM EDT Columbus Crew 2–1 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/mls-reserve-league-columbus-crew-defeats-new-york-red-bulls-2-1 New York Red Bulls Tchani 40 George 52 Schoenfeld 70 Meram 87 Borrajo 48 Lade 69 Pálsson 0 77 Ruthven 90 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH W 4 April 15 6:00 PM EDT Philadelphia Union 0–4 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/mls-reserve-league-columbus-crew-shuts-out-philadelphia-union-4-0 Columbus Crew Rentería 12, 20, 38, 0 45 Grossman 41 Tchani 2 51 78 Meram 0 85 Hoppenot 43 Jordan0 45 Hernández 46 Pfeffer 84 PPL Park Chester, PA W 5 June 10 10:00 AM EDT Columbus Crew 1–0 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/mls-reserve-league-crew-defeats-new-england-1-0 New England Revolution Añor 81, 90 Boucher 56 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH Andrew Bigelow Joe KuzmaJohn Safar Michael Farmer W 6 June 17 11:00 AM EDT New England Revolution 1–0 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/mls-reserve-league-new-england-1-columbus-0 Columbus Crew Nyassi 62 James 37 Vargas 86 Gillette Stadium Foxborough, MA Michael Solla Scott KachmarkJoseph Poremba Bruno Mozzo L 7 July 2 11:00 AM EDT New York Red Bulls 1–3 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/crew-tops-new-york-3-1-mls-reserve-league Columbus Crew Stahler 38 Ballouchy 67 Arrieta 34 Vargas 59 Meram 77 MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field Montclair, NJ Jorge Gonzalez Albert CaliseAdam Alfi Bartek Cieslak W Originally scheduled for September 16 8 July 22 11:00 AM EDT Columbus Crew 4–1 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/mls-reserve-league-crew-defeats-dc-united-4-1-sunday-morning D.C. United Vargas 6, 65 Schoenfeld 19 Gehrig 53 Crognale 78 Horton 85 Morsink 48 Tan 49 Dudar 65 Crew Training Center Obetz, OH W 9 September 30 11:00 AM EDT Columbus Crew 3–3 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/reserve-league-crew-ties-union-3-3 Philadelphia Union Mkosana 1 Pfeffer 63 Hernández 71 Hoffman 73 Rentería 23 Vargas 53 Meram 69 Grossman 76 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH Corey Richardson Andre CastelTre Gaither Devon Duling D 10 October 21 11:00 AM EDT D.C. United 0–2 https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/crew-reserves-capture-second-straight-title-2-0-win-dc Columbus Crew Augusto 60 Tchani 44 Duka 45 Finlay 56 DC United Training Field Washington, D.C. W Originally scheduled for August 5 Statistics Appearances and goals Under "Apps" for each section, the first number represents the number of starts, and the second number represents appearances as a substitute. MLS U.S. Open Cup 1 William Hesmer GK USA 0+0 0 0+0 0 2 Rich Balchan DF USA 0+0 0 0+0 0 3 Josh Williams DF USA 27+3 1 0+1 0 4 Carlos Mendes DF USA 12+0 0 0+0 0 5 Danny O'Rourke DF USA 18+3 0 0+0 0 6 Tony Tchani MF CMR 14+8 2 0+0 0 7 Bernardo Añor MF VEN 5+6 1 0+1 0 8 Chris Birchall MF TRI 17+1 1 1+0 0 9 Justin Meram FW IRQ 11+11 4 1+0 0 10 Milovan Mirošević MF CHI 25+1 4 0+0 0 11 Dilly Duka MF USA 14+6 0 0+0 0 12 Eddie Gaven MF USA 34+0 9 0+0 0 13 Ethan Finlay MF USA 3+12 0 1+0 0 14 Chad Marshall DF USA 24+0 2 0+0 0 16 Eric Gehrig DF USA 8+4 0 1+0 0 17 Olman Vargas FW CRC 7+4 1 1+0 1 18 Ben Speas FW USA 1+0 0 0+0 0 19 Tom Heinemann FW USA 0+1 0 0+0 0 20 Emilio Rentería FW VEN 16+11 3 0+1 0 21 Sebastián Miranda DF CHI 33+0 1 0+0 0 22 Cole Grossman MF USA 5+5 1 1+0 0 25 Jairo Arrieta FW CRC 18+0 9 0+0 0 26 Julius James DF TRI 7+5 0 1+0 0 27 Aaron Horton FW USA 0+0 0 0+0 0 28 Matt Lampson GK USA 1+2 0 1+0 0 30 Andy Gruenebaum GK USA 33+0 0 0+0 0 32 Nemanja Vuković DF MNE 12+3 0 0+0 0 33 Federico Higuaín FW ARG 11+2 5 0+0 0 34 Aaron Schoenfeld FW USA 3+6 0 0+0 0 37 Kevan George MF TRI 4+3 0 1+0 0 Own goal - 0 - 0 |- |colspan=12 align=center|Players who left Columbus during the season: |- 15 Kirk Urso MF USA 5+1 0 0+0 0 23 Korey Veeder DF USA 0+0 0 0+0 0 29 Shaun Francis DF JAM 6+4 0 1+0 0 36 Aubrey Perry FW USA 0+0 0 1+0 0 |} March 2025 Disciplinary record No. Pos. Name MLS U.S. Open Cup Total 1 GKUSA William Hesmer000000 2 DFUSA Rich Balchan000000 3 DFUSA Josh Williams110011 4 DFUSA Carlos Mendes200020 5 DFUSA Danny O'Rourke500050 6 MFCMR Tony Tchani300030 7 MFVEN Bernardo Añor300030 8 MFTRI Chris Birchall400040 9 FWIRQ Justin Meram300030 10 MFCHI Milovan Mirošević200020 11 MFUSA Dilly Duka300030 12 MFUSA Eddie Gaven200020 13 MFUSA Ethan Finlay001010 14 DFUSA Chad Marshall100010 16 DFUSA Eric Gehrig100010 17 FWCRC Olman Vargas100010 18 FWUSA Ben Speas000000 19 FWUSA Tom Heinemann000000 20 FWVEN Emilio Rentería400040 21 DFCHI Sebastián Miranda300030 22 MFUSA Cole Grossman110011 25 FWCRC Jairo Arrieta100010 26 DFTRI Julius James200020 27 FWUSA Aaron Horton000000 28 GKARG Matt Lampson000000 30 GKUSA Andy Gruenebaum200020 32 DFMNE Nemanja Vuković200020 33 FWARG Federico Higuaín200020 34 FWUSA Aaron Schoenfeld200020 37 MFTRI Kevan George200020Players who left Columbus during the season: 15 MFUSA Kirk Urso100010 23 DFUSA Korey Veeder000000 29 DFJAM Shaun Francis100010 36 DFUSA Aubrey Perry000000 March 2025 Clean sheets No. Name MLS U.S. Open Cup Total Games Played 1USA William Hesmer0000 28USA Matt Lampson0004 30USA Andy Gruenebaum80833 March 2025 Reserve League Statistics Appearances and goals Under "Apps" for each section, the first number represents the number of starts, and the second number represents appearances as a substitute. MLS Reserve League 7 Bernardo Añor MF VEN 4+0 1 25 Jairo Arrieta FW CRC 2+0 1 2 Rich Balchan DF USA 1+0 0 8 Chris Birchall MF TRI 1+0 0 - Nick Ciraldo GK USA 0+0 0 - Alex Crognale DF USA 1+3 0 - Ethan Dewhurst GK USA 0+0 0 11 Dilly Duka MF USA 4+0 1 - Brett Elder FW USA 0+2 0 - Evans MF USA 0+1 0 13 Ethan Finlay MF USA 9+0 2 29 Shaun Francis DF JAM 1+0 0 12 Eddie Gaven MF USA 0+1 0 16 Eric Gehrig DF USA 7+0 1 37 Kevan George MF TRI 7+1 0 22 Cole Grossman MF USA 8+0 1 1 William Hesmer GK USA 2+0 0 27 Aaron Horton FW USA 0+8 1 - Blas Iribarren MF USA 0+0 0 26 Julius James DF TRI 2+0 0 - Francisco Juarez GK USA 0+0 0 - Irakli Khutsidze DF GEO 0+1 0 - Conor Klekota MF USA 0+2 0 - Nathan Kohl FW USA 0+0 0 28 Matt Lampson GK USA 8+1 0 14 Chad Marshall DF USA 1+0 0 4 Carlos Mendes DF USA 2+0 0 9 Justin Meram FW IRQ 5+1 3 21 Sebastián Miranda DF CHI 0+0 0 10 Milovan Mirošević MF CHI 1+0 0 - Omar Mohamed MF SOM 0+1 0 - Rhodes Moore MF USA 0+5 0 - Nick Noble GK USA 0+1 0 36 Aubrey Perry FW USA 5+1 1 20 Emilio Rentería FW VEN 4+0 4 - Carter Richardson GK USA 0+0 0 34 Aaron Schoenfeld FW USA 6+0 2 - Andrew Souders MF USA 0+1 0 18 Ben Speas FW USA 3+3 0 - Ben Swanson MF USA 0+1 0 6 Tony Tchani MF CMR 6+0 0 17 Olman Vargas FW CRC 4+0 3 23 Korey Veeder DF USA 3+3 0 32 Nemanja Vuković DF MNE 8+0 0 3 Josh Williams DF USA 5+0 0 - Rylee Woods DF USA 0+0 0 - Carl Woszczynski GK USA 0+0 0 Own goal - 0 |} Disciplinary record No. Pos. Name MLS Reserve League Total 7 MFVEN Bernardo Añor1010 25 FWCRC Jairo Arrieta0000 2 DFUSA Rich Balchan0000 8 MFTRI Chris Birchall0000 – GKUSA Nick Ciraldo0000 – DFUSA Alex Crognale1010 – GKUSA Ethan Dewhurst0000 11 MFUSA Dilly Duka0000 – FWUSA Brett Elder0000 – MFUSA Evans0000 13 FWUSA Ethan Finlay1010 29 DFJAM Shaun Francis0000 12 MFUSA Eddie Gaven0000 16 DFUSA Eric Gehrig0000 37 MFTRI Kevan George1010 22 MFUSA Cole Grossman3030 1 GKUSA William Hesmer0000 27 FWUSA Aaron Horton0000 – MFUSA Blas Iribarren0000 26 DFTRI Julius James1010 – GKUSA Francisco Juarez0000 – DFGEO Irakli Khutsidze0000 – MFUSA Conor Klekota0000 – FWUSA Nathan Kohl0000 28 GKARG Matt Lampson0000 14 DFUSA Chad Marshall0000 4 DFUSA Carlos Mendes0000 9 FWIRQ Justin Meram0101 21 DFCHI Sebastián Miranda0000 10 MFCHI Milovan Mirošević0000 – MFSOM Omar Mohamed0000 – MFUSA Rhodes Moore0000 – GKUSA Nick Noble0000 36 DFUSA Aubrey Perry0000 20 FWVEN Emilio Rentería0101 – GKUSA Carter Richardson0000 34 FWUSA Aaron Schoenfeld0000 – MFUSA Andrew Souders0000 18 FWUSA Ben Speas0000 – MFUSA Ben Swanson0000 6 MFCMR Tony Tchani4141 17 FWCRC Olman Vargas2020 23 DFUSA Korey Veeder0000 32 DFMNE Nemanja Vuković0000 3 DFUSA Josh Williams0000 – DFUSA Rylee Woods0000 – GKUSA Carl Woszczynski0000 Clean sheets No. Name MLS Reserve League Total Games Played –USA Nick Ciraldo000 –USA Ethan Dewhurst000 1USA William Hesmer112 –USA Francisco Juarez000 28USA Matt Lampson339 –USA Nick Noble001 –USA Carter Richardson000 –USA Carl Woszczynski000 Transfers List of Major League Soccer transfers 2012 In Pos.PlayerTransferred fromFee/notesDateSource MF CHI Milovan Mirošević CHI Universidad Católica Free transfer January 4, 2012mlssoccer Crew ink Chilean playmaker Mirosevic to multi-year deal MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/crew-ink-chilean-playmaker-mirosevic-multi-year-deal 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en FW CRC Olman Vargas CRC Deportivo Saprissa Free transfer January 6, 2012mlssoccer Crew hope Vargas will buck recent trend of foreign signings MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/crew-hope-vargas-will-buck-recent-trend-foreign-signings 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en FW USA Ben Speas USA North Carolina Tar Heels Signed to a homegrown contract January 11, 2012mlssoccer NCAA hero Speas inks Home Grown contract with Crew MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/ncaa-hero-speas-inks-home-grown-contract-crew 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en FW USA Ethan Finlay USA Creighton Bluejays Drafted in round 1 of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft January 12, 2012mlssoccer Crew hope Finlay will add to new offensive impetus MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/crew-hope-finlay-will-add-new-offensive-impetus 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en DF USA Aubrey Perry USA South Florida Bulls Drafted in round 2 of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft March 1, 2012 MF USA Kirk Urso USA North Carolina Tar Heels Drafted in round 1 of the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft March 1, 2012mlssoccer Crew aim to build depth with Supplemental picks MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/crew-aim-build-depth-supplemental-picks 2025-08-10 mlssoccer enCrew signs Perry and Urso, as club submits roster on compliance day | Columbus Crew https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/crew-signs-perry-and-urso-club-submits-roster-compliance-day MF TRI Kevan George USA UCF Knights Drafted in round 2 of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft March 8, 2012George inks deal with the Crew | Columbus Crew https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/george-inks-deal-crew DF MNE Nemanja Vuković MNE OFK Grbalj Free transfer March 21, 2012mlssoccer Vukovic expected to compete for Crew's left back spot MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/vukovic-expected-compete-crews-left-back-spot 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en FW USA Aaron Schoenfeld CAN Montreal Impact Traded for a third round draft pick in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft March 23, 2012Crew signs forward Aaron Schoenfeld | Columbus Crew http://www.thecrew.com/news/2012/03/crew-signs-forward-aaron-schoenfeld https://web.archive.org/web/20140503030728/http://www.thecrew.com/news/2012/03/crew-signs-forward-aaron-schoenfeld May 3, 2014 FW CRC Jairo Arrieta CRC Deportivo Saprissa Free transfer April 26, 2012mlssoccer New striker Arrieta set to arrive in Columbus on June 27 MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/new-striker-arrieta-set-arrive-columbus-june-27 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en MF TRI Chris Birchall USA Los Angeles Galaxy Free transfer May 7, 2012mlssoccer Columbus get experience they need in Birchall signing MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/columbus-get-experience-they-need-birchall-signing 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en FW ARG Federico Higuaín ARG Club Atlético Colón Transfer, $650,500 July 27, 2012mlssoccer Columbus ink Argentine forward Federico Higuain as DP MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/columbus-ink-argentine-forward-federico-higuain-dp 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en8/1/2012: Columbus Paid Considerable Transfer Fee for Higuain | Crewture https://crewonespot.blogspot.com/2012/08/812012-columbus-paid-considerable.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120804165206/https://crewonespot.blogspot.com/2012/08/812012-columbus-paid-considerable.html August 4, 2012 DF CMR Tony Tchani USA Columbus Crew December 7, 2012Crew Re-signs Tchani https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2012/12/07/crew-re-signs-tchani/24047967007/ MF USA Wil Trapp USA Akron Zips Signed to a homegrown contract December 13, 2012Keeping Trapp in Black & Gold was a priority for Bliss | Columbus Crew https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/keeping-trapp-black-gold-was-priority-bliss Out Pos.PlayerTransferred toFee/notesDateSource DF USA Aubrey Perry SWE Gimo IF Placed on waivers June 27, 2012mlssoccer Columbus preparing to make major signing, possible DP MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/columbus-preparing-make-major-signing-possible-dp 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en DF JAM Shaun Francis USA Charlotte Eagles Placed on waivers June 27, 2012 DF USA Korey Veeder USA New York Cosmos Placed on waivers June 27, 2012 MF USA Kirk Urso Deceased Died due to a congenital heart defect August 5, 2012mlssoccer Columbus Crew mourn passing of midfielder Kirk Urso MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/columbus-crew-mourn-passing-midfielder-kirk-urso 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en MF USA Cole Grossman USA Real Salt Lake Placed on waivers; Selected in the 2012 MLS Waiver Draft November 19, 2012mlssoccer List of players available for Monday MLS Waiver Draft MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/list-players-available-monday-mls-waiver-draft 2025-08-10 mlssoccer enmlssoccer RSL nab ex-Crew midfielder with sole MLS Waiver pick MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/rsl-nab-ex-crew-midfielder-sole-mls-waiver-pick 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en FW CRC Olman Vargas CRC C.S. Herediano Placed on waivers November 19, 2012 DF MNE Nemanja Vuković MNE Mladost Podgorica Placed on waivers November 19, 2012 DF USA Rich Balchan USA Real Salt Lake Option declined November 28, 2012mlssoccer In need of defensive revamp, Columbus cut seven players MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/need-defensive-revamp-columbus-cut-seven-players 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en DF TRI Julius James USA Carolina RailHawks Option declined November 28, 2012 DF CHI Sebastián Miranda CHI Everton de Viña del Mar Option declined November 28, 2012 DF TRI Chris Birchall ENG Port Vale F.C. Option declined November 28, 2012 DF USA Tom Heinemann CAN Vancouver Whitecaps FC Option declined November 28, 2012 GK USA William Hesmer USA Los Angeles Galaxy Option declined; Selected in stage 2 of the 2012 MLS Re-Entry Draft November 28, 2012 MF CMR Tony Tchani USA Columbus Crew Option declined November 28, 2012 DF USA Carlos Mendes USA New York Cosmos Contract expired November 28, 2012 FW VEN Emilio Rentería URU Defensor Sporting Contract expired November 28, 2012 Loans out Pos.PlayerLoanee clubLength/NotesBeginningEndSource FW USA Aaron Horton USA Dayton Dutch Lions April 30, 2012 June 3, 2012Crew loans forward Aaron Horton to Dayton Dutch Lions | Columbus Crew https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/crew-loans-forward-aaron-horton-dayton-dutch-lions MLS Draft picks 2012 MLS SuperDraft 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. Only those who are signed to a contract will be listed as transfers in. The picks for the Columbus Crew are listed below: #FFD200 2012 Columbus Crew SuperDraft Picks2012 MLS SuperDraft https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/2012-mls-superdraft-369919 MLSsoccer.com Round Pick Player Position College 110 USA Ethan FinlayMFCreighton Bluejays226 USA Aubrey PerryDFSouth Florida Bulls229 TRI Kevan GeorgeMFUCF Knights #FFD200 2012 Columbus Crew Supplemental Draft Picks2012 MLS Supplemental Draft https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/2012-mls-supplemental-draft-373209 MLSsoccer.com Round Pick Player Position College 110 USA Kirk UrsoMFNorth Carolina Tar Heels229 USA Jamie FinchDFWashington Huskies348 GHA Darren AmooFWLiberty Flames467 USA Andrew BullsFWUMBC Retrievers Awards +MLS Team of the WeekWeekStartersHonorable MentionsOpponent(s)Link 3JAM Shaun FrancisVEN Emilio RenteríaCAN Montreal Impactmlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 3): The last shall be first MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-3-last-shall-be-first 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 4JAM Shaun FrancisUSA Andy GruenebaumUSA Chad MarshallCAN Toronto FCmlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 4): The beasts from the East MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-4-beasts-east 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 6USA Chad MarshallUSA Philadelphia Unionmlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 6): MLS road warriors take a bow MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-6-mls-road-warriors-take-bow 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 7USA Eddie GavenUSA Chad MarshallUSA Houston Dynamomlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 7): USMNT candidates make their case MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-7-usmnt-candidates-make-their-case 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 8USA Aaron SchoenfeldCAN Vancouver Whitecaps FCmlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 8): When stars step aside MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-8-when-stars-step-aside 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 9USA Andy GruenebaumUSA Josh WilliamsUSA Portland Timbersmlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 9): Midweek stars make the cut MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-9-midweek-stars-make-cut 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 10IRQ Justin MeramCHI Sebastián MirandaUSA FC Dallasmlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 10): Old faces & new come together MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-10-old-faces-new-come-together 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 11USA Andy GruenebaumIRQ Justin MeramUSA San Jose Earthquakesmlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 11): United's big week rewarded MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-11-uniteds-big-week-rewarded 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 12USA Andy GruenebaumVEN Emilio RenteríaPOL Robert Warzycha (Coach)USA Eddie GavenUSA Seattle Sounders FCUSAChicago Firemlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 12): FWs put in huge performances MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-12-fws-put-huge-performances 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 13–15USA Andy GruenebaumUSA Josh WilliamsUSA New England Revolutionmlssoccer Team of the Week (Wks 13–15): Canada stands apart MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wks-13-15-canada-stands-apart 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 16CMR Tony TchaniUSA Chicago Firemlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 16): Comeback kings honored MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-16-comeback-kings-honored 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 17USA Eddie GavenUSA Danny O'RourkeUSA Josh WilliamsUSA Real Salt Lakemlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 17): Quakes, TFC rule our selection MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-17-quakes-tfc-rule-our-selection 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 18USA Chad MarshallUSA Josh WilliamsCAN Montreal Impactmlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 18): Union youth lead the charge MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-18-union-youth-lead-charge 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 20CRC Jairo ArrietaTRI Chris BirchallUSA Andy GruenebaumUSA D.C. Unitedmlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 20): Midseason changes pay off MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-20-midseason-changes-pay 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 21CRC Jairo ArrietaPOL Robert Warzycha (Coach)USA Andy GruenebaumUSA Sporting Kansas Citymlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 21): Ticos terrorize MLS backlines MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-21-ticos-terrorize-mls-backlines 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 24CRC Jairo ArrietaUSA Eddie GavenARG Federico HiguaínUSA Los Angeles GalaxyUSA Houston Dynamomlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 24): Midfielders take the reins MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-24-midfielders-take-reins 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 25ARG Federico HiguaínCRC Jairo ArrietaUSA Eddie GavenCHI Milovan MiroševićUSA New England Revolutionmlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 25): Attacking players light up MLS MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-25-attacking-players-light-mls 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 26ARG Federico HiguaínUSA Eddie GavenIRQ Justin MeramVEN Emilio RenteríaUSA Philadelphia UnionCAN Montreal Impactmlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 26): 10 MLS teams represented MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-26-10-mls-teams-represented 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 27USA Andy GruenebaumUSA New England Revolutionmlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 27): Plenty to like over short week MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-27-plenty-over-short-week 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 28USA Andy GruenebaumUSA New York Red Bullsmlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 28): Playoff race brings out best MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-28-playoff-race-brings-out-best 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 29CRC Jairo ArrietaIRQ Justin MeramCMR Tony TchaniUSA Chivas USAUSA Chicago Firemlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 29): Supporters' Shield in view MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-29-supporters-shield-view 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 30CRC Jairo ArrietaARG Federico HiguaínUSA Philadelphia Unionmlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 30): Cream rises to the top MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-30-cream-rises-top 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 31USA Eddie GavenUSA Dilly DukaUSA Sporting Kansas Citymlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 31): Stars shine in the West race MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-31-stars-shine-west-race 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en 32CRC Jairo ArrietaUSA Josh WilliamsCAN Toronto FCmlssoccer Team of the Week (Wk 32): Midfielders make presence felt MLSSoccer.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-week-wk-32-midfielders-make-presence-felt 2025-08-10 mlssoccer en MLS Player of the Week WeekPlayerOpponentLink 12 VEN Emilio Rentería Seattle Sounders FC 21 CRC Jairo Arrieta Sporting Kansas City 25 ARG Federico Higuaín Toronto FCNew England Revolution 26 ARG Federico Higuaín Philadelphia UnionMontreal Impact MLS Save of the Week WeekPlayerOpponentLink 11 USA Andy Gruenebaum San Jose Earthquakes Postseason MLS Newcomer of the YearRosano Nicholas November 28, 2012 Crew's Higuain lands MLS Newcomer of the Year award https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/11/28/crews-higuain-named-mls-newcomer-year MLSsoccer.com MLS dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121208042902/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/11/28/crews-higuain-named-mls-newcomer-year December 8, 2012 October 10, 2025 FW Federico Higuaín Crew Team Awards Most Valuable Player – Andy GruenebaumCrew Announces Team Awards October 24, 2012 https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/crew-announces-team-awards/n-4503070 Defensive Player of the Year – Andy Gruenebaum Scoring Champion – Jairo Arrieta & Eddie Gaven Breakout Performance of the Year – Jairo Arrieta Goal of the Year – Sebastian Miranda Humanitarian of the Year – Eddie Gaven Comeback Player of the Year – Julius James Kirk Urso Heart Award – Kirk Urso Special Recognition, The 200 Club – Eddie Gaven & Chad Marshall Jim Nelson Fan of the Year – Alex Thomas Academy U15/U16 Player of the Year – Ben Swanson Academy U17/U18 Player of the Year – Zach Mason Academy U19/U20 Player of the Year – Sage Gardner References Category:Columbus Crew seasons Columbus Crew Columbus Crew Columbus Crew