Columbus Crew 2 – Columbus Crew’s Second Team – compete in MLS NEXT Pro and play their home matches at Historic Crew Stadium, the first soccer-specific stadium in the United States. A developmental team promoting community involvement, Crew 2 connects the Black & Gold player pathway, which begins with Crew Academy and ends with the Crew’s First Team. Crew 2 finished the inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season with the best regular season record and captured the first-ever MLS NEXT Pro Cup on Oct. 8, 2022. In 2023, Crew 2 again claimed the Eastern Conference championship, earning the right to host the MLS NEXT Pro Cup at Lower.com Field for the second consecutive season.

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Columbus Crew 2 Name Kelvin Jones Head Coach  

Columbus Crew 2 Name Kelvin Jones Head Coach  

COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew 2 have named Kelvin Jones as the second head coach in team history ahead of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season. Jones started with the Club in 2017 as an Academy coach and most recently served as the Crew’s UPSL Head Coach and Assistant Academy Director
Columbus Crew sign Crew 2 and Crew Academy product Cole Mrowka 

Columbus Crew sign Crew 2 and Crew Academy product Cole Mrowka 

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew have signed Crew 2 midfielder Cole Mrowka as a Homegrown Player through the 2026 season with Club options for 2027 and 2028. The Crew Academy product becomes the 22nd Homegrown Player signing in Club history. “Cole is a talented player, and we are impressed by

05 March 2024
Columbus Crew 2 Sign Defender Chris Rogers

Columbus Crew 2 Sign Defender Chris Rogers

COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew 2 have signed Crew Academy defender Chris Rogers to an MLS NEXT Pro professional contract for the 2024 season. “This is a great moment for Chris and our Club as he signs his first professional contract with Crew 2,” said Corey Wray, Crew 2 General Manager.

01 March 2024
One Club | Episode 1 What does 'One Club' mean?
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One Club | Episode 1 What does 'One Club' mean?

01 March 2024
Columbus Crew 2 Sign Midfielder Christopher Pearson

Columbus Crew 2 Sign Midfielder Christopher Pearson

COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew 2 have signed midfielder Christopher Pearson for the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season. The 21-year-old joins the Black & Gold after most recently competing with FC Tulsa in USL Championship and Huntsville City FC in MLS NEXT Pro. "We are excited to be adding Christopher to

28 February 2024
Columbus Crew 2 Sign Forward Brent Adu-Gyamfi

Columbus Crew 2 Sign Forward Brent Adu-Gyamfi

COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew 2 have signed Crew Academy forward Brent Adu-Gyamfi to an MLS NEXT Pro professional contract for the 2024 season. "We are proud to sign Brent – a dynamic forward with a knack for putting himself in the right positions to create goal scoring opportunities – to

27 February 2024