COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew SC today announced that defender Alex Crognale underwent successful hernia surgery yesterday and is expected to be sidelined for approximately 6-8 weeks. The procedure to repair a sports hernia was performed by Dr. Richard Cattey at Madison Medical Affiliates in Mequon, Wisconsin.
In 2017, his first campaign with the Black & Gold, Crognale has made 17 appearances (12 starts) and has recorded one assist. The Ohio native is a product of the Crew SC Academy and was signed by the club as a Homegrown Player on December 20, 2016.
Columbus Crew SC has officially clinched a spot in the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs, returning to the postseason for the third time in four seasons under Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter.
With two regular-season contests remaining, Crew SC is assured of finishing no lower than sixth place in the Eastern Conference by virtue of its win against D.C. United at MAPFRE Stadium on September 30. The win against D.C. United was the Black & Gold’s 12th regular-season home victory of 2017, setting a new club record for most regular-season wins at home.
Final postseason seeding will be determined in the coming weeks as the Black & Gold (15-12-5, 50 points) conclude the regular season along with all other MLS clubs.
Up next, Crew SC travels to take on Orlando City SC at Orlando City Stadium on Sunday, October 15 (5 p.m. ET / The CW Columbus, Spectrum Sports, BCSN2, CD102.5 FM, La Mega 103.1 FM, English radio stream available).
