The Columbus Crew pulled off one of its most thrilling victories in recent memory on Saturday, defeating the Philadelphia Union by a 3-2 final. Andrew Wenger’s 75th minute goal gave the Union a 2-0 lead, but three goals in four minutes from Ethan Finlay, Justin Meram and Jairo Arrieta capped the Black & Gold’s first comeback from a two-goal deficit on the road in club history.
Crew Investor-Operator and Chairman Anthony Precourt joined ExtraTime Radio to discuss the team’s new identity, while Kei Kamara spoke with MLS Now to talk about his return to the Black & Gold.
Jeré Longman of the New York Times chronicles the struggle that the Sierra Leone National Team has had in the midst of the nation’s Ebola crisis. Despite the frustration of dealing with harassment and persecution, players such as Kamara are using their platform to raise awareness and money to help stop the virus’s outbreak.
