2010 Columbus Crew season

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Columbus Crew
2010 season
Columbus Crew wordmark arched 1996.png
Investor-operators Clark Hunt
Dan Hunt
Lamar Hunt Jr.
Sharron Hunt Munson
Ron Pizzuti and a group of local investors
Head Coach Robert Warzycha
Stadium Columbus Crew Stadium
Major League Soccer Conference: 2nd
Overall: 5th
MLS Cup Playoffs Conference Semifinals
U.S. Open Cup Final
2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals
2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals
Trillium Cup Winners (4-2)
Lamar Hunt Pioneer Cup Runners-Up (1–2)
Top goalscorerLeague:
Guillermo Barros Schelotto (9)

All:
Guillermo Barros Schelotto (12)
Highest home attendance19,006 (10/24 v. PHI)
Lowest home attendance1,790 (6/29 v. ROC)
Average home league attendance14,372 (71.3%)
Biggest win CLB 3–0 CHA (7/6)
CLB 3–0 HOU (7/24)
CLB 3–0 JOE (9/14)
JOE 1-4 CLB (10/21)
Biggest defeat CLB 0–4 SEA (9/18)
  2009
2011  

The 2010 Columbus Crew season was the club's 15th season of existence and their 15th consecutive season in Major League Soccer, the top flight of soccer in the United States and Canada. The first match of the season was on March 27 against Toronto FC. It was the second season under head coach Robert Warzycha.

Contents

Background

Review

Prior to the start of the 2010 MLS season, the Crew began play in the CONCACAF Champions League, with a quarterfinal-fixture against Group B winner, Toluca of Mexico. [1]

During group stage, the Crew finished in a second place in their group with an even 2-2-2 record, narrowly edging the Costa Rican champions Saprissa to become the only American club in the knockout stage. On February 22, 2010; Columbus hosted Toluca before 4,500 people at Crew Stadium for the first leg. For the match, Columbus would be missing veteran striker Guillermo Barros Schelotto and defender Frankie Hejduk.

In the match, Mexican-international Sinha opened the scoring giving Los Rojos a critical away goal and the lead over the Crew. Following the goal near misses from Steven Lenhart and Eddie Gaven later on in the half almost drew things level. Shortly before halftime, however, Antonio Ríos doubled the lead for Toluca giving them a very strong advantage. However, the Rojos would relinquish their lead in the second half. Lenhart would bag a pair of goals in the 66th and 83rd minute of play to draw the match back on parity, and the Crew would head to Toluca tied at two on aggregate.

Roster

As of Aug 5, 2010. [2]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA William Hesmer
2 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Frankie Hejduk (captain)
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Josh Williams
4 DF Flag of Argentina.svg  ARG Gino Padula
5 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Danny O'Rourke
6 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Andy Iro (INT)
7 FW Flag of Argentina.svg  ARG Guillermo Barros Schelotto (INT; DP)
8 DF Flag of New Zealand.svg  NZL Duncan Oughton
9 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jason Garey
10 FW Flag of Peru (state).svg  PER Andrés Mendoza (INT; DP)
11 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Dilly Duka (SUP)
12 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Eddie Gaven
No.Pos.NationPlayer
13 MF Flag of France.svg  FRA Léandre Griffit (INT)
14 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Chad Marshall
15 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Kevin Burns (SUP)
16 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Brian Carroll
17 MF Flag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Emmanuel Ekpo
18 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Robbie Rogers
20 FW Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  VEN Emilio Rentería (INT)
22 MF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Adam Moffat (INT)
23 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Eric Brunner
25 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Chase Harrison
29 DF Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM Shaun Francis (INT; SUP)
30 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Andy Gruenebaum
32 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Steven Lenhart

Technical Staff

PositionStaff
President/General Manager Flag of the United States.svg Mark McCullers
Technical Director Flag of the United States.svg Brian Bliss
Head Coach Flag of Poland.svg Robert Warzycha
Assistant Coach Flag of Argentina.svg Ricardo Iribarren
Assistant Coach Flag of the United States.svg Mike Lapper
Assistant Coach Flag of Russia.svg Vadim Kirillov
Strength & Fitness Coach Flag of the United States.svg Mike Tremble
Head Trainer Flag of the United States.svg David Lagow
Assistant Trainer Flag of the United States.svg Skylar Richards
Director of Team Operations Flag of the United States.svg Tucker Walther
Equipment Manager Flag of the United States.svg Rusty Wummel

Last updated: June 23, 2010
Source: Columbus Crew

Non-competitive

Preseason

The Crew started preseason in Columbus and played games in Florida and Arizona before returning to Ohio. The Crew brought in the following trialists during training camp Ray Burse, Hugo Acosta, Kamil Witkowski, Doudou Touré, Yevhen Bredun, Sergei Kosov, Ireneusz Kowalski, Carlos Diaz, Conor O'Brien and Miloš Kocić.

Unsigned draft picks Dilly Duka, Bright Dike, Shaun Francis and Othaniel Yanez also joined the team for preseason.

February 6 Friendly Columbus Crew 8-0 U.S. U-17 National Team Bradenton, FL
Report Stadium: IMG Academy
Note: Three scrimmages of 45 minutes, 30 minutes and 30 minutes
February 9 Friendly IMG Academy U-19 Team 0-4 Columbus Crew Bradenton, FL
Report
Stadium: IMG Academy
February 27 Friendly Columbus Crew 4-1 Chivas USA Phoenix, AZ
Report
  • Soccerball shade.svg56'
Stadium: Reach 11 Sports Complex
Note: Played in four 30-minute periods.

Midseason

The Crew played some friendly matches during the season to keep fit during bye weeks or to get reserve players minutes. Saidi Isaac, Douglas Reisinger, Michael Amicone were guest players against Marshall Thundering Herd, assistant coach Mike Lapper subbed in against Michigan State Spartans, John Owoeri was a guest player against Duquesne Dukes, and draft pick Kwaku Nyamekye joined the team for the match against Dayton Dutch Lions.

Competitive

Overview

CompetitionFirst matchLast matchStarting roundFinal positionRecord
PldWDLGFGAGDWin %
Major League Soccer March 27, 2010October 24, 2010Matchday 15th3014884034+6046.67
MLS Cup Playoffs October 28, 2010November 5, 2010Conference SemifinalsConference Semifinals210122+0050.00
U.S. Open Cup June 29, 2010October 5, 2010Third RoundFinal430184+4075.00
2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League March 9, 2010March 17, 2010QuarterfinalsQuarterfinals201145−1000.00
2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League August 18, 2010October 21, 2010Group StageQuarterfinals6402104+6066.67
Total44229136449+15050.00

Source: Competitions

MLS

Standings

Eastern Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 New York Red Bulls 3015963829+951 MLS Cup Playoffs
2 Columbus Crew 3014884034+650
3 Kansas City Wizards 30111363635+139
4 Chicago Fire 3091293738136
5 Toronto FC 3091383341835
Source: MLS
Overall table
PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
3 New York Red Bulls 3015963829+951
4 FC Dallas 30124144228+1450 CONCACAF Champions League
5 Columbus Crew 3014884034+650
6 Seattle Sounders FC 30141063935+448 CONCACAF Champions League
7 Colorado Rapids (C)30128104432+1246
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head record; 3) goal difference; 4) number of goals scored
(C) Champions

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldPtsWLTGFGAGDWLTGFGAGDWLTGFGAGD
305014884034 +610322212 +104561822 −4

Last updated: September 12, 2010
Source: MLSSoccer.com
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference

Results by round

Round123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
StadiumHAHAHHAAHAAHHAHHHAAAHHAAHAHAAH
ResultWTWTWWWWLTLWWTLWWLWLWTWLLTTLTW
Updated to match(es) played on September 12, 2010. Source: MLS Results and League table
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; L = Loss; T = Tie

Match results

March 27 1 Columbus Crew 2–0 Toronto FC Columbus, OH
4:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 13,536
Referee: Mark Geiger
Assistant referees: Thomas Supple
James Conlee
Fourth official: Steven Depiero
April 10 2 FC Dallas 2–2 Columbus Crew Frisco, TX
8:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 8,422
Referee: Jasen Anno
Assistant referees: Anthony Vasoli
Nate Clement
Fourth official: Jeff Gontarek
April 243 Columbus Crew 1–0 Real Salt Lake Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 14,322
Referee: Steven DePiero
Assistant referees: Joe Fletcher
Héctor Vergara
Fourth official: Andrew Chapin
May 14 Seattle Sounders FC 1–1 Columbus Crew Seattle, WA
10:30 PM EDT Report
Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,219
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
Assistant referees: Corey Rockwell
Darren Clark
Fourth official: Paul Ward
May 85 Columbus Crew 3–2 New England Revolution Columbus, OH
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 10,197
Referee: Ramon Hernandez
Assistant referees: Jason Cullum
Steve Taylor
Fourth official: Jeff Gontarek
May 156 Columbus Crew 1–0 Chivas USA Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 15,027
Referee: Jeff Gontarek
Assistant referees: Craig Lowry
Jeff Muschik
Fourth official: Hilario Grajeda
May 207 New York Red Bulls 1–3 Columbus Crew Harrison, NJ
8:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 11,940
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
Assistant referees: C.J. Morgante
Peter Manikowski
Fourth official: Jorge Gonzalez
May 238 Kansas City Wizards 0–1 Columbus Crew Kansas City, KS
4:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: CommunityAmerica Ballpark
Attendance: 10,385
Referee: Alejandro Mariscal
Assistant referees: George Gansner
Thomas Supple
Fourth official: Terry Vaughn
May 299 Columbus Crew 0–2 Los Angeles Galaxy Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 18,139
Referee: Michael Kennedy
Assistant referees: Claudiu Badea
Brian Poeschel
Fourth official: Hilario Grajeda
June 210 San Jose Earthquakes 2–2 Columbus Crew Santa Clara, CA
10:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Buck Shaw Stadium
Attendance: 8,033
Referee: Jasen Anno
Assistant referees: Chris Strickland
Paul Scott
Fourth official: Yader Reyes
June 511 Colorado Rapids 1–0 Columbus Crew Commerce City, CO
9:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Attendance: 14,318
Referee: Kevin Stott
Assistant referees: Nate Clement
Kermit Quisenberry
Fourth official: Yader Reyes
June 2612 Columbus Crew 2–0 D.C. United Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 15,335
Referee: Terry Vaughn
Assistant referees: Philippe Brière
Daniel Belleau
Fourth official: Landis Wiley
July 313 Columbus Crew 2–1 Chicago Fire Columbus, OH
8:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 14,017
Referee: Alex Prus
Assistant referees: Thomas Supple
Adam Garner
Fourth official: Landis Wiley
July 1014 Houston Dynamo 0–0 Columbus Crew Houston, TX
8:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Robertson Stadium
Attendance: 13,486
Referee: Michael Kennedy
Assistant referees: Chris Strickland
Kermit Quisenberry
Fourth official: Terry Vaughn
July 1415 Columbus Crew 0–1 Kansas City Wizards Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 11,304
Referee: Steven DePiero
Assistant referees: Greg Barkey
James Conlee
Fourth official: Jasen Anno
July 1716 Columbus Crew 2–0 New York Red Bulls Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 14,378
Referee: Abbey Okulaja
Assistant referees: Joe Fletcher
Jeff Muschik
Fourth official: Silviu Petrescu
July 2417 Columbus Crew 3–0 Houston Dynamo Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 13,585
Referee: Alex Prus
Assistant referees: Craig Lowry
C.J. Morgante
Fourth official: Hilario Grajeda
July 3118 Chivas USA 3–1 Columbus Crew Carson, CA
10:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Home Depot Center
Attendance: 13,419
Referee: Hilario Grajeda
Assistant referees: Chris Strickland
George Gansner
Fourth official: Alejandro Mariscal
August 519 Philadelphia Union 1–2 Columbus Crew Chester, PA
8:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 18,001
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
Assistant referees: Paul Scott
Brian Poeschel
Fourth official: Abbey Okulaja
August 1420 Real Salt Lake 2–0 Columbus Crew Sandy, UT
9:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
Attendance: 16,906
Referee: Jorge Gonzalez
Assistant referees: Craig Lowry
Ian Anderson
Fourth official: Yader Reyes
August 2121 Columbus Crew 3–1 Colorado Rapids Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 16,063
Referee: Edvin Jurisevic
Assistant referees: Jason Cullum
Adam Garner
Fourth official: Hilario Grajeda
August 28 22 Columbus Crew 0–0 FC Dallas Columbus, OH
4:00 PM EDT Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 16,708
Referee: Andrew Chapin
Assistant referees: Kermit Quisenberry
Thomas Supple
Fourth official: Michael Kennedy
September 423 D.C. United 0–1 Columbus Crew Washington, D.C.
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 12,075
Referee: Hilario Grajeda
Assistant referees: Craig Lowry
Brian Poeschel
Fourth official: Lee Suckle
September 1124 Los Angeles Galaxy 3–1 Columbus Crew Carson, CA
10:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Home Depot Center
Attendance: 19,482
Referee: Alex Prus
Assistant referees: Adam Wienckowski
George Gansner
Fourth official: Kevin Stott
September 1825 Columbus Crew 0–4 Seattle Sounders FC Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 17,144
Referee: Jair Marrufo
Assistant referees: Joe Fletcher
Brian Poeschel
Fourth official: Chris Penso
September 2526 New England Revolution 2–2 Columbus Crew Foxborough, MA
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 13,533
Referee: Paul Ward
Assistant referees: Cameron Blair
James Conlee
Fourth official: Jorge Gonzalez
October 227 Columbus Crew 0–0 San Jose Earthquakes Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 10,867
Referee: Jorge Gonzalez
Assistant referees: Adam Garner
Jason Cullum
Fourth official: Hilario Grajeda
October 828 Chicago Fire 2–0 Columbus Crew Bridgeview, IL
8:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Toyota Park
Attendance: 15,124
Referee: Edvin Jurisevic
Assistant referees: Craig Lowry
C.J. Morgante
Fourth official: Michael Kennedy
October 16 29 Toronto FC 2–2 Columbus Crew Toronto, ON
4:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: BMO Field
Attendance: 18,084
Referee: Jorge Gonzalez
Assistant referees: Adam Wienckowski
George Gansner
Fourth official: Geoff Gamble
October 2430 Columbus Crew 3–1 Philadelphia Union Columbus, OH
4:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 19,006
Referee: Jair Marrufo
Assistant referees: Chris Strickland
Daniel Belleau
Fourth official: Hilario Grajeda

MLS Playoffs

Conference Semifinals

October 28Leg 1 Colorado Rapids 1–0 Columbus Crew Commerce City, CO
9:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Attendance: 11,872
Referee: Jair Marrufo
Assistant referees: George Gansner
Eric Boria
Fourth official: Edvin Jurisevic
November 6Leg 2 Columbus Crew 2–1 (a.e.t.)
(2–2 agg.)
(4–5 p)
Colorado Rapids Columbus, OH
4:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 10,322
Referee: Michael Kennedy
Assistant referees: Chris Strickland
Philippe Brière
Fourth official: Terry Vaughn
Penalties

CONCACAF Champions League

2009-10 Championship Round

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Mexico.svg Cruz Azul 6510164+1216
Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew 62225948
Flag of Costa Rica.svg Saprissa 61236825
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Puerto Rico Islanders 603361263
Quarterfinals
March 9Leg 1 Columbus Crew 2–2 Deportivo Toluca F.C. Flag of Mexico.svg Columbus, OH
8:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Referee: Courtney Campbell (Jamaica)
Assistant referees: Anthony Garwood (Jamaica)
Stephen Brown (Jamaica)
Fourth official: Mark Geiger (United States)
March 17Leg 2 Deportivo Toluca F.C. Flag of Mexico.svg 3–2
(5-4 agg.)
Columbus Crew Toluca, Mexico
6:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Estadio Nemesio Díez
Referee: Paul Ward (Canada)
Assistant referees: Hector Vergara (Canada)
Darren Clark (Canada)
Fourth official: Mauricio Morales (Mexico)

2010-11 Group Stage

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Mexico.svg Santos Laguna 6411197+1213
Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew 6402104+612
Flag of Costa Rica.svg Municipal 622291348
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Joe Public 6015721141
August 18Group Stage Columbus Crew Flag of the United States.svg 1–0 Flag of Guatemala.svg C.S.D. Municipal Columbus, OH
8:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 5,745
Referee: Roberto García (Mexico)
Assistant referees: Alejandro Ayala (Mexico)
Marcos Quintero (Mexico)
Fourth official: Mark Geiger (United States)
August 24Group Stage Club Santos Laguna Flag of Mexico.svg 1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew Torreón, Mexico
10:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Nuevo Estadio Corona
Attendance: 4,700
Referee: Luis Rodriguez (Panama)
Assistant referees: Gabriel Antonio Victoria (Panama)
Benigno Paneso (Panama)
Fourth official: Ricardo Arellano (Mexico)
September 14Group Stage Columbus Crew Flag of the United States.svg 3–0 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Joe Public F.C. Columbus, OH
8:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 5,445
Referee: Walter López Castellanos (Guatemala)
Assistant referees: Ariel Mendez (Guatemala)
Glenda Beatriz Lopez (Guatemala)
Fourth official: Jair Marrufo (United States)
September 21Group Stage Columbus Crew Flag of the United States.svg 1–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Club Santos Laguna Columbus, OH
8:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 6,298
Referee: Courtney Campbell (Jamaica)
Assistant referees: Anthony Garwood (Jamaica)
Ricardo Morgan (Jamaica)
Fourth official: Baldomero Toledo (United States)
September 29Group Stage C.S.D. Municipal Flag of Guatemala.svg 2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew Guatemala City, Guatemala
10:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Estadio Mateo Flores
Attendance: 3,545
Referee: José Pineda (Honduras)
Assistant referees: Rafael Antonio Beltran (Honduras)
Juan Antonio Rodas (Honduras)
Fourth official: David España (Guatemala)
October 21Group Stage Joe Public Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1–4 Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew Tunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago
8:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Marvin Lee Stadium
Attendance: 110
Referee: Stanley Lancaster (Guyana)
Assistant referees: Dion Inniss (Guyana)
Venton Mars (Guyana)
Fourth official: Lee Davis (Trinidad and Tobago)

U.S. Open Cup

The Columbus Crew hosted U.S. Open Cup matches at Crew Stadium. Crew Stadium.jpg
The Columbus Crew hosted U.S. Open Cup matches at Crew Stadium.

Prior to 2010, the Columbus Crew had been to the U.S. Open Cup final twice in 1998 and 2002 and only won the cup once in 2002. On June 29, 2010, the Crew began the competition in the third round hosting the Rochester Rhinos of the D2 Pro League at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The Crew's Andy Iro scored first in the 30th minute by heading in a corner kick from teammate Eddie Gavin. Later, in the second half, Rochester evened the score at one when substitute Darren Spicer scored from 17 yards out. The Rhinos' Alfonso Motagalvan was sent off in the 84th minute for a dangerous tackle on Emilio Rentería forcing Rochester to play the final minutes of the game with just ten men on the field. [3] The score remained level until the 4th minute of stoppage time when Steven Lenhart scored on a "half volley" giving Columbus the victory. [4]

A week later on July 6, Columbus faced the Charleston Battery of the USL Second Division in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals. The match was hosted by Columbus, again at Crew Stadium. In the 37th minute, Steven Lenhart was fouled in the penalty area while going for a cross and the referee signalled for a penalty kick. Emilio Rentería took the penalty kick and drove a right-footed shot into the back of the net making the score 1–0. Columbus extended their lead in the 70th minute on a goal from Steven Lenhart, and again in the 87th minute when Eddie Gavin scored off of a pass from Emmanuel Ekpo. The Crew won 3–0 earning their first U.S. Open Cup semifinal appearance since 2002. [5]

On September 1, 2010, the Columbus Crew visited Washington, D.C. to face MLS club D.C. United in their semifinal match at RFK Stadium. Pablo Hernández scored in the 17th minute on a penalty kick to give D.C. an early lead at 1–0. D.C. United almost kept that lead for the victory until the 89th minute when United's Marc Burch deflected a shot by Columbus's Andy Iro into the net for an own goal, tying the score and sending the match into extra time. In the 98th minute, the Crew's Steven Lenhart dribbled the ball into the 18-yard box and was tripped by D.C. United's Carey Talley to draw a penalty. Guillermo Barros Schelotto took the penalty kick and scored the game-winning goal. The 2–1 final score secured the Columbus Crew's spot in the final. [6]

June 29Third Round Columbus Crew (MLS) Flag of Ohio.svg 2–1 Flag of New York.svg Rochester Rhinos (D2 Pro) Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 1,790
Referee: Hilario Grajeda
Assistant referees: Michael Kinder
Sandip Basu
Fourth official: Sorin Stoica
July 6Quarterfinals Columbus Crew (MLS) Flag of Ohio.svg 3–0 Flag of South Carolina.svg Charleston Battery (USL-2) Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 1,847
Referee: Hilario Grajeda
Assistant referees: John Safar
Pierre Saintil Francillon
Fourth official: Rizal Millikan
September 1Semifinals Columbus Crew (MLS) Flag of Ohio.svg 2–1 (a.e.t.) Flag of Washington, D.C.svg D.C. United (MLS) Washington, D.C.
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 3,411
Referee: Chris Penso
Assistant referees: Sean Hurd
Cyril Madukanya
Fourth official: Jeff Gontarek
October 5 Final Seattle Sounders FC (MLS) Flag of Washington.svg 2–1 Flag of Ohio.svg Columbus Crew (MLS) Seattle, WA
10:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 31,311
Referee: Michael Kennedy
Assistant referees: Thomas Supple
Paul Scott
Fourth official: Ricardo Salazar

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Under "Apps" for each section, the first number represents the number of starts, and the second number represents appearances as a substitute.

No.PosNatPlayerTotal MLS MLS Cup Playoffs U.S. Open Cup 2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA William Hesmer 32130+010+000+002+000+00
2 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Frankie Hejduk 27020+002+002+001+002+00
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Josh Williams 200+000+000+000+002+00
4 DF Flag of Argentina.svg  ARG Gino Padula 18013+200+001+000+002+00
5 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Danny O'Rourke 23014+300+002+102+001+00
6 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Andy Iro 36624+131+003+022+004+11
7 FW Flag of Argentina.svg  ARG Guillermo Barros Schelotto 351229+092+002+011+021+00
8 DF Flag of New Zealand.svg  NZL Duncan Oughton 810+300+001+000+004+01
9 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jason Garey 3439+1320+200+200+204+21
10 FW Flag of Peru (state).svg  PER Andrés Mendoza 1541+721+100+100+004+02
11 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Dilly Duka 1002+100+002+100+003+10
12 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Eddie Gaven 39528+032+013+112+002+10
13 MF Flag of France.svg  FRA Léandre Griffit 920+310+000+100+004+11
14 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Chad Marshall 32124+012+003+000+003+00
15 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Kevin Burns 1914+500+201+110+104+10
16 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Brian Carroll 38127+112+003+002+002+10
17 MF Flag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Emmanuel Ekpo 33113+902+003+001+103+11
18 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Robbie Rogers 26217+312+010+003+100+00
20 FW Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  VEN Emilio Rentería 2889+1050+001+110+302+22
22 MF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Adam Moffat 31223+120+001+002+004+00
23 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Eric Brunner 24113+111+002+002+004+10
25 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Chase Harrison 000+000+000+000+000+00
29 DF Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM Shaun Francis 23010+202+003+000+004+20
30 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Andy Gruenebaum 1200+002+004+000+006+00
32 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Steven Lenhart 391117+1061+104+022+021+31
 Flag placeholder.svg  Own Goal -01-1-0-0-0-0
Players who left Columbus during the season:
19 MF Flag of Colombia.svg  COL Sergio Herrera 100+100+000+000+000+00
24 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jed Zayner 1003+500+002+000+000+00
25 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Kenny Schoeni 000+000+000+000+000+00
28 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Othaniel Yanez 000+000+000+000+000+00

Source:

Disciplinary record

No.Pos.Name MLS MLS Playoffs U.S. Open Cup 2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League Total
Yellow card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgRed card.svg
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg William Hesmer 300000000030
2 DF Flag of the United States.svg Frankie Hejduk 410000001000
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg Josh Williams 000000000000
4 DF Flag of Argentina.svg Gino Padula 200000001030
5 DF Flag of the United States.svg Danny O'Rourke 220010001042
6 DF Flag of England.svg Andy Iro 200000001030
7 FW Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Barros Schelotto 201010100050
8 DF Flag of New Zealand.svg Duncan Oughton 000000000000
9 FW Flag of the United States.svg Jason Garey 000000001010
10 FW Flag of Peru.svg Andrés Mendoza 000000000000
11 MF Flag of the United States.svg Dilly Duka 100000000010
12 MF Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Gaven 000000001010
13 MF Flag of France.svg Léandre Griffit 000000000000
14 DF Flag of the United States.svg Chad Marshall 000000000000
15 MF Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Burns 100000001020
16 MF Flag of the United States.svg Brian Carroll 302010100070
17 MF Flag of Nigeria.svg Emmanuel Ekpo 101000000020
18 MF Flag of the United States.svg Robbie Rogers 101000000020
20 FW Flag of Venezuela.svg Emilio Rentería 200000002040
22 MF Flag of Scotland.svg Adam Moffat 800000001090
23 DF Flag of the United States.svg Eric Brunner 200000000020
25 GK Flag of the United States.svg Chase Harrison 000000000000
29 DF Flag of Jamaica.svg Shaun Francis 301010001060
30 GK Flag of the United States.svg Andy Gruenebaum 000000001010
32 FW Flag of the United States.svg Steven Lenhart 110020111052
Players who left Columbus during the season:
19 FW Flag of the United States.svg Sergio Herrera 000000000000
24 DF Flag of the United States.svg Jed Zayner 200010000030
25 GK Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Schoeni 000000000000
28 MF Flag of the United States.svg Othaniel Yanez 000000000000

Clean sheets

No.Name MLS MLS Playoffs U.S. Open Cup 2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League TotalGames Played
1 Flag of the United States.svg William Hesmer 1100001132
12 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Gaven 0000001
25 Flag of the United States.svg Chase Harrison 0000000
30 Flag of the United States.svg Andy Gruenebaum 00103412
Players who left Columbus during the season:
25 Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Schoeni 0000000

Transfers

In

Pos.PlayerTransferred fromFee/notesDateSource
MF Flag of Colombia.svg Sergio Herrera Flag of Colombia.svg Deportivo Cali Signed via discoveryFebruary 15, 2010 [7]
MF Flag of the United States.svg Dilly Duka Flag of the United States.svg Rutgers Scarlet Knights Drafted in round 1 of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft March 23, 2010 [8]
DF Flag of Jamaica.svg Shaun Francis Flag of the United States.svg Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders Drafted in round 4 of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft March 23, 2010 [8]
MF Flag of the United States.svg Othaniel Yanez Flag of the United States.svg Louisville Cardinals Drafted in round 4 of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft March 23, 2010 [8]
MF Flag of France.svg Léandre Griffit Flag of Belgium (civil).svg UR La Louvière Centre Signed via discoveryMay 13, 2010 [9]
FW Flag of Peru.svg Andrés Mendoza Flag of Turkey.svg Diyarbakırspor Signed via discoveryMay 13, 2010 [10]
DF Flag of the United States.svg Josh Williams Flag of the United States.svg Cleveland Internationals Signed via discoverySeptember 15, 2010 [11]
DF Flag of Chile.svg Sebastián Miranda Flag of Chile.svg Unión Española Signed via discoveryMay 13, 2010 [12]

Loans in

Pos.PlayerParent clubLength/NotesBeginningEndSource
GK Flag of the United States.svg Chase Harrison Flag of the United States.svg MLS Pool Short term agreementOctober 26, 2010End of Season [13]

Out

Pos.PlayerTransferred toFee/notesDateSource
MF Flag of the United States.svg Alex Grendi Flag of the United States.svg Long Island Rough Riders March 23, 2010 [8]
MF Flag of the United States.svg Cory Elenio Flag of the United States.svg Carolina RailHawks March 23, 2010 [8]
GK Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Schoeni RetiredMay 17, 2010 [14]
MF Flag of Colombia.svg Sergio Herrera Flag of Venezuela.svg Deportivo Táchira F.C. June 28, 2010 [15]
MF Flag of the United States.svg Othaniel Yanez Flag of the United States.svg Louisville Lightning August 2, 2010 [16]
DF Flag of the United States.svg Jed Zayner Flag of the United States.svg D.C. United Traded with a fourth round draft pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft for a second round draft pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft August 6, 2010 [17]
FW Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Barros Schelotto Flag of Argentina.svg Gimnasia La Plata Option declinedNovember 16, 2010 [18]
DF Flag of Argentina.svg Gino Padula RetiredOption declinedNovember 16, 2010 [18]
DF Flag of the United States.svg Frankie Hejduk Flag of the United States.svg Sporting Kansas City Option declined; chosen in the 2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft November 16, 2010 [18]
DF Flag of New Zealand.svg Duncan Oughton RetiredOption declinedNovember 16, 2010 [18]
MF Flag of the United States.svg Brian Carroll Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union Traded for a second round draft pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft and allocation moneyNovember 22, 2010 [19]
DF Flag of the United States.svg Eric Brunner Flag of the United States.svg Portland Timbers Drafted in the second round of the 2010 MLS Expansion Draft November 24, 2010 [20]
MF Flag of Scotland.svg Adam Moffat Flag of the United States.svg Portland Timbers Drafted in the third round of the 2010 MLS Expansion Draft November 24, 2010 [20]
FW Flag of the United States.svg Jason Garey Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dynamo Traded for a fourth round draft pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft December 3, 2010 [21]

MLS Draft picks

Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. Only those who are signed to a contract will be listed as transfers in. The picks for the Columbus Crew are listed below:

2010 Columbus Crew SuperDraft Picks [22]
RoundPickPlayerPositionCollege
18 Flag of the United States.svg Dilly Duka MF Rutgers
112 Flag of Nigeria.svg Bright Dike FW Notre Dame
460 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Kwaku Nyamekye DF Harvard
461 Flag of the United States.svg Othaniel Yanez MF Louisville
463 Flag of Jamaica.svg Shaun Francis DF Lindsey Wilson College
2010 Columbus Crew Re-Entry Draft Picks [23]
StageRoundPickPlayerPositionTeam
1110 Flag of the United States.svg Aaron Hohlbein DF Sporting Kansas City
2110 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Cunningham FW FC Dallas

Awards

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