Columbus Crew II
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Wikipedia - Columbus Crew 2
Columbus Crew 2 is a professional soccer team based in Columbus, Ohio that competes in the MLS Next Pro league, the third division of American soccer. The team is owned by, and operates as the reserve team of the Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew. The team plays home matches at Historic Crew Stadium. The team was announced as a member of MLS Next Pro on December 6, 2021.
History
On December 6, 2021, the Columbus Crew announced the formation of a reserve team in MLS Next Pro that would begin play in the 2022 season and that they would play at Historic Crew Stadium (the parent club's former home venue) in Columbus, Ohio. At the same time, the club announced its first manager, Corey Wrey, who is the Crew's current Assistant General Manager, a position he will continue to hold. The Crew 2 will be one of 21 teams that play in the newly formed league. On January 28, 2022, the Crew announced that Laurent Courtois would serve as the team's first head coach.
The club played their first match on March 26, 2022, which ended in a 0–2 loss to Inter Miami CF II at DRV PNK Stadium. The first win came the following week with a 1–0 victory over Chicago Fire FC II.
Crew 2 won the first ever MLS Next Pro Cup title, defeating St. Louis City SC 2 4-1 on October 8, 2022.
The following year, the team once again qualified for the playoffs and made it to the Cup Final. They were defeated 1–3 by Austin FC II.
Columbus Crew II was founded in 2018 and has quickly established itself as a competitive force in the USL. The team plays its home matches at the Crew's training facility, the Crew SC Training Center at Obetz.
Known for their fast-paced and attacking style of play, Columbus Crew II boasts a talented roster of up-and-coming players looking to make a name for themselves in the world of professional soccer. The team is coached by a dedicated staff who are committed to developing the next generation of soccer stars.
With a passionate fan base and a strong connection to the Columbus community, Columbus Crew II is a team on the rise and a force to be reckoned with in the USL.