Founded: 1996
Address: 4153 Alum Creek Dr. United States
Phone: (614) 447-2739
Chairman: Clark Hunt
Stadium: Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH
Club History
Founded: 1996
Nicknames:
The Hardhats, The Black & Yellow
History:
The Columbus Crew have long stayed true to their team
slogan "America's Hardest-Working Team,” but the results have
never really matched the efforts except for a US Open Cup victory in
2002. The side has always been competitive, but never been able to
break through, having failed to reach the MLS Cup finals. The face of
the team for Led by American striker Brian Mcbride, who left the club
in 2004 as co-leader with Jeff Cunningham as Columbus's all-time
leading scorer, with 62 goals. Crew Stadium, opened in 1999, was the
nation's first soccer-specific facility.
All-time record (thru 2004):
W 108, L 98, D 68
Former players of note:
Brad Friedel, Brian McBride, Robert Warzycha, Thomas Dooley, Stern John