SoccerThe Story Behind the Columbus Crew: From Almost-Defunct to MLS Cup Champions by Jose Quevedo December 14, 2020 The Columbus Crew defeated the Seattle Sounders 3-0 in the 2020 MLS Cup Final on Saturday. For the soccer club, the win meant that much more.no words.just chills. pic.twitter.com/OA7IDKOvqV— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) December 13, 2020 The Crew was founded 26 years ago, nearly relocated two years ago. The club was destined to move to Texas, as then-owner Anthony Precourt saw more potential in Texas.However the people of Columbus responded, the Crew sold 10,000 season tickets the following year. The first team to do so, countless protests sparked through the city dubbed “Save The Crew”. New ownership that listened to the fans came in and promised to keep the team in Ohio.Now two years later both Precourt and Crew have accomplished their goal. Precourt owner of Austin F.C. club that is expected to join the MLS next season and the Crew find themselves in the final.Columbus has been a major landmark in American soccer, due to the Crew being one of the founding clubs as well as the United States Men’s National team enjoying the “Dos a Cero” success.A Crew certainly helps put behind those dark ownership days. Post Views: 49The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsJose QuevedoLatest posts by Jose Quevedo (see all) The Story Behind the Columbus Crew: From Almost-Defunct to MLS Cup Champions - December 14, 2020 Related TopicsColumbus CrewMLSSeattle Sounders Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 You Know I’m Right, Episode 69: WFAN’s Al Dukes (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on January 12, 2021 The Most Catastrophic Boat Trip Since the Titanic; the New York Giants by John Venezia | posted on October 4, 2020 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 You Know I’m Right, Episode 68: WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on January 7, 2021More in Soccer Trinity Rodman Registers for the Womens NWSL DraftDennis Rodman’s Daughter registers for the NWSL Draft At the age of 18, Trinity... From Inspired to Being an Inspiration: Sports Broadcaster & “The Morning Roast” Host Kate Scott (VIDEO)95.7 FM “Morning Roast” radio host Kate Scott is a woman of many firsts... Hudson River Derby Had A Different Feel Due to COVID-19 PandemicThe Hudson River Derby, as many call the rivalry match between NYCFC and New... Twitter Erupts Over Sue Bird’s WNBA and NWSL ComparisonWNBA legend Sue Bird dominated Twitter following comments comparing the public’s perception of professional... Hudson River Derby Had A Different Feel Due to COVID-19 Pandemic From Inspired to Being an Inspiration: Sports Broadcaster & “The Morning Roast” Host Kate Scott (VIDEO)