2007 Columbus Crew season

Columbus Crew
2007 season
Investor-operatorsClark Hunt
Dan Hunt
Lamar Hunt Jr.
Sharron Hunt Munson
Ron Pizzuti and a group of local investors
Head CoachSigi Schmid
StadiumColumbus Crew Stadium
Major League SoccerConference: 6th
Overall: 9th
MLS Cup PlayoffsDid not qualify
U.S. Open CupQualification Semifinals
Lamar Hunt Pioneer CupChampions (3–0)[nb 1]
MLS Reserve League7th Place
Top goalscorerLeague:
Alejandro Moreno (7)

All:
Alejandro Moreno (7)
Highest home attendance24,300 (4/14 v. LA)
Lowest home attendance5,424(4/24 v. LA)
Average home league attendance15,230 (67.5%)
Biggest winCLB 2–0 RSL (7/7)
CLB 2–0 TOR (7/22)
Biggest defeatNY 4-0 CLB (5/19)

The 2007 Columbus Crew season was the club's 12th season of existence and their 12th 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 April 7 against New York Red Bulls. It was the second season under head coach Sigi Schmid. Columbus also competed in the U.S. Open Cup but failed to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Although the Crew faced FC Dallas in the regular season, control of the inaugural edition of the Lamar Hunt Pioneer Cup was decided in the preseason. Columbus claimed a 3–0 victory and hoisted the cup for the first time. The Crew were eliminated in the U.S. Open Cup qualification semifinals by Los Angeles Galaxy and finished three points out of a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs, the third consecutive season without a playoff berth for Columbus.

Background

In the 2006 season the Crew finished sixth place in the East, finished last in the Supporters' Shield table, and failed to qualify for the U.S. Open Cup or the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. Columbus lost defender Ritchie Kotschau to expansion team Toronto FC,[1] but he would be replaced by 2007 MLS SuperDraft second-round selection Brad Evans.[2] Coach Sigi Schmid would also bring in Danny O'Rourke,[3] Robbie Rogers,[4] Alejandro Moreno,[5] William Hesmer,[3] and the team's very first Designated Player, Guillermo Barros Schelotto.[6]

The 2007 season was ultimately unsuccessful, but would be a rebuilding year for Columbus in preparation for the 2008 season, in which they would win both the Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup.

Roster

As of October 9, 2007[7]

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. Nation Player
1 GK  USA William Hesmer
2 DF  USA Frankie Hejduk (captain)
3 DF  USA Brad Evans
4 DF  USA Rusty Pierce
5 DF  USA Danny O'Rourke
6 DF  CHI Marcos González (INT)
7 FW  ARG Guillermo Barros Schelotto (INT)
8 DF  NZL Duncan Oughton
9 FW  USA Jason Garey
10 FW  VEN Alejandro Moreno
11 MF  USA Ned Grabavoy
12 MF  USA Eddie Gaven
13 DF  USA Andrew Peterson (DEV)
14 DF  USA Chad Marshall
15 MF  BRA Stefani Miglioranzi
16 FW  SLE Kei Kamara (GA; DEV)
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 GK  PUR Bill Gaudette
19 DF  USA Robbie Rogers (GA; DEV)
20 DF  USA Tim Ward (GA; DEV)
21 MF  USA Brandon Moss
22 MF  SCO Adam Moffat
23 DF  VIN Ezra Hendrickson
24 DF  USA Jed Zayner (GA; DEV)
25 DF  BRA Ricardo Virtuoso (INT)
26 FW  CRC Andy Herron (INT)
27 DF  USA Ryan Junge (DEV)
28 FW  ENG Ben Hunter (INT; DEV)
29 MF  TRI Andrei Pacheco (INT; DEV)
30 GK  USA Andy Gruenebaum (DEV)
31 DF  USA Leonard Griffin
34 MF  USA Jacob Thomas

Technical Staff

Position Staff
President/General Manager Mark McCullers
Head Coach Sigi Schmid
Assistant Coach Robert Warzycha
Assistant Coach Mike Lapper
Assistant Coach Vadim Kirillov
Strength and Conditioning Coach Steve Tashjian
Head Trainer Jason Mathews
Team Manager Tucker Walther
Equipment Manager Rusty Wummel

Source: [8]

Non-competitive

Preseason

The Crew started preseason in Columbus and played games in Florida, Arizona, Texas, California and North Carolina before returning to Ohio. The Crew brought in the following trialists during training camp: Juan Cobián

Unsigned draft picks Aaron Chandler, Ryan Junge, Tonci Skroce and Teddy Niziolek also joined the team for preseason.

February 11 Friendly Columbus Crew 4-2 D.C. United Bradenton, FL
10:00 AM EST
  • Kamara
  • Chandler
Report
Stadium: IMG Academy
Note: 120 minute scrimmage
February 15 Tom Fitzgerald Memorial Soccer Festival Columbus Crew 2-1 Real Salt Lake Tampa, FL
Report
Stadium: University of South Florida
February 18 Friendly Columbus Crew 4-1 FC Dallas Phoenix, AZ
Report
Stadium: Grand Canyon University soccer stadium
Attendance: 3,364
Referee: Richard Herron
March 11 Lamar Hunt Pioneer Cup FC Dallas 0-3 Columbus Crew Frisco, TX
6:00 PM EST Report
Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 6,525
March 18 Friendly Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 Columbus Crew Santa Clarita, CA
8:00 PM EST Report
Stadium: College of the Canyons Cougar Stadium
Attendance: 5,900

Midseason

May 2 Connor Senn Memorial Game Ohio State Buckeyes 1-0 Columbus Crew Columbus, OH
7:00 PM EST
  • Magill
Report Stadium: Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 2,053
May 30 Friendly Michigan Bucks 0-3 Columbus Crew Berkley, MI
7:30 PM EST Report
Stadium: Hurley Field
July 28 Friendly Columbus Crew 1–3 Aston Villa Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 10,317
July 31 Friendly Cleveland City Stars 1-2 Columbus Crew Cleveland, OH
7:00 PM EDT
  • Leibbrandt 47'
Report
Stadium: Krenzler Field
Referee: Jason Krnac
Assistant referees: Mladen Herceg
John Safer
Fourth official: Jeffrey Mellen

Postseason

Damian Blackburn and Jack Stewart were rostered as guest players against Tecos UAG

November 13 Friendly Columbus Crew 2–0 Tecos UAG Columbus, OH
7:00 PM EST
Report Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 5,430

Competitive

Overview

Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
Major League Soccer April 7, 2007 October 20, 2007 Matchday 1 9th 30 9 10 11 39 44 −5 030.00
U.S. Open Cup April 24, 2007 April 24, 2007 Qualification Semifinals Qualification Semifinals 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 000.00
Total 31 9 10 12 39 45 −6 029.03

Source: Competitions

MLS

Standings

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
3 New York Red Bulls 30 12 11 7 47 45 +2 43 MLS Cup Playoffs
4 Chicago Fire 30 10 10 10 31 36 −5 40
5 Kansas City Wizards 30 11 12 7 45 45 0 40
6 Columbus Crew 30 9 11 10 39 44 −5 37
7 Toronto FC 30 6 17 7 25 49 −24 25
Source: MLS
Overall table
Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts
7 Chicago Fire 30 10 10 10 31 36 −5 40
8 Kansas City Wizards 30 11 12 7 45 45 0 40
9 Columbus Crew 30 9 11 10 39 44 −5 37
10 Colorado Rapids 30 9 13 8 29 34 −5 35
11 LA Galaxy 30 9 14 7 38 48 −10 34
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head record; 3) goal difference; 4) number of goals scored

Results summary

Overall Home Away
Pld Pts W L T GF GA GD W L T GF GA GD W L T GF GA GD
30 37 9 11 10 39 44  −5 5 5 5 17 17  0 4 6 5 22 27  −5

Source: MLS standings
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
StadiumAHAAAHHAHHAHAHHAAHHHAHAHHAHAHA
ResultTTTWLTLTLLTWWWTWLWTLLTTLLWLLWW
Source: schedule
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; L = Loss; T = Tie

Match results

April 7 1 Columbus Crew 0–0 New York Red Bulls Columbus, OH
7:00 PM EDT Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 13,782
Referee: Kevin Stott
Assistant referees: Rob Fereday
Adam Wienckowski
Fourth official: Andrew Chapin
April 14 2 Real Salt Lake 0–0 Columbus Crew Salt Lake City, UT
6:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Rice–Eccles Stadium
Attendance: 16,157
Referee: Tim Weyland
Assistant referees: Fabio Tovar
Paul Scott
Fourth official: Ricardo Salazar
April 19 3 Columbus Crew 2–2 New England Revolution Columbus, OH
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 13,290
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
Assistant referees: Craig Lowry
George Vergara
Fourth official: Mikael Lundqvist
April 28 4 Columbus Crew 1–0 D.C. United Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 13,572
Referee: Jorge Gonzalez
Assistant referees: Greg Barkey
Anthony Vasoli
Fourth official: Hilario Grajeda
May 5 5 Kansas City Wizards 1–0 Columbus Crew Kansas City, MO
1:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
Attendance: 7,426
Referee: Jair Marrufo
Assistant referees: Thomas Supple
Kyle Borne
Fourth official: Mark Geiger
May 12 6 Columbus Crew 1–1 Chivas USA Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 12,545
Referee: Jorge Gonzalez
Assistant referees: Kermit Quisenberry
Peter Balciunas
Fourth official: Jozef Batko
May 19 7 New York Red Bulls 4–0 Columbus Crew East Rutherford, NJ
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Giants Stadium
Attendance: 10,321
Referee: Richard Heron
Assistant referees: Bill Dittmar
George Vergara
Fourth official: Lee Suckle
May 26 8 Columbus Crew 2–2 Toronto FC Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 11,755
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
Assistant referees: Jose Corro
Peter Balciunas
Fourth official: Brian Hall
June 3 9 Chicago Fire 3–2 Columbus Crew Bridgeview, IL
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Toyota Park
Attendance: 10,115
Referee: Mark Geiger
Assistant referees: Corey Rockwell
Adam Wienckowski
Fourth official: Richard Heron
June 10 10 Columbus Crew 1–2 Houston Dynamo Columbus, OH
5:00 PM EDT Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 12,661
Referee: Kevin Stott
Assistant referees: George Vergara
Frank Anderson
Fourth official: Jorge Gonzalez
June 16 11 New England Revolution 3–3 Columbus Crew Foxborough, MA
6:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 22,412
Referee: Ramon Hernandez
Assistant referees: Kermit Quisenberry
Corey Rockwell
Fourth official: Alex Prus
June 20 12 Columbus Crew 2–1 Kansas City Wizards Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT Report Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 10,254
Referee: Brian Hall
Assistant referees: Kermit Quisenberry
Bill Dittmar
Fourth official: Jozef Batko
June 23 13 Los Angeles Galaxy 2–3 Columbus Crew Carson, CA
10:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: The Home Depot Center
Attendance: 20,109
Referee: Michael Kennedy
Assistant referees: Greg Barkey
Kyle Borne
Fourth official: Abbey Okulaja
June 30 14 Columbus Crew 1–0 New York Red Bulls Columbus, OH
8:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 11,435
Referee: Jozef Batko
Assistant referees: Craig Lowry
Rob Fereday
Fourth official: Ricardo Salazar
July 4 15 Colorado Rapids 0–0 Columbus Crew Commerce City, CO
9:30 PM EDT
Report Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Attendance: 18,086
Referee: Kevin Stott
Assistant referees: Craig Lowry
Jose Corro
Fourth official: Ben Chouaf
July 7 16 Columbus Crew 2–0 Real Salt Lake Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 14,203
Referee: Alex Prus
Assistant referees: Steve Taylor
Michael Salyers
Fourth official: Mikael Lundqvist
July 14 17 Chivas USA 2–1 Columbus Crew Carson, CA
10:30 PM EDT
Report Stadium: Home Depot Center
Attendance: 10,214
Referee: Brian Hall
Assistant referees: Emiliano Monje
Frank Anderson
Fourth official: Miguel Chicas
July 22 18 Columbus Crew 2–0 Toronto FC Columbus, OH
5:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 13,479
Referee: Michael Kennedy
Assistant referees: Thomas Supple
Michael Salyers
Fourth official: Mikael Lundqvist
August 4 19 Chicago Fire 0–0 Columbus Crew Bridgeview, IL
8:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Toyota Park
Attendance: 20,538
Referee: Terry Vaughn
Assistant referees: Nate Clement
Anthony Vasoli
Fourth official: Ricardo Salazar
August 11 20 FC Dallas 3–2 Columbus Crew Frisco, TX
8:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 14,818
Referee: Jorge Gonzalez
Assistant referees: Corey Rockwell
David Bragg
Fourth official: Ricardo Salazar
August 18 21 Columbus Crew 0–2 D.C. United Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 21,639
Referee: Richard Heron
Assistant referees: Kermit Quisenberry
Sean Hurd
Fourth official: Michael Kennedy
August 25 22 Houston Dynamo 1–1 Columbus Crew Houston, TX
8:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Robertson Stadium
Attendance: 14,351
Referee: Abiodun Okulaja
Assistant referees: Fabio Tovar
Corey Rockwell
Fourth official: Jair Marrufo
September 2 23 Columbus Crew 1–1 Colorado Rapids Columbus, OH
3:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 16,036
Referee: Tim Weyland
Assistant referees: Rob Fereday
Craig Lowry
Fourth official: Mikael Lundqvist
September 8 24 Columbus Crew 0–1 Chicago Fire Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 19,983
Referee: Jozef Batko
Assistant referees: George Gansner
Michael Salyers
Fourth official: Richard Heron
September 15 25 Kansas City Wizards 3–2 Columbus Crew Kansas City, MO
8:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
Attendance: 10,217
Referee: Andrew Chapin
Assistant referees: Jose Corro
George Vergara
Fourth official: Hilario Grajeda
September 22 26 Toronto FC 1–2 Columbus Crew Toronto, ON
3:30 PM EDT Report
Stadium: BMO Field
Attendance: 20,127
Referee: Steven Depiero
Assistant referees: Simon Fearn
Amato DeLuca
Fourth official: Carol-Anne Chenard
September 30 27 Columbus Crew 1–2 Los Angeles Galaxy Columbus, OH
5:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 24,300
Referee: Kevin Stott
Assistant referees: Nate Clement
Peter Balciunas
Fourth official: Hilario Grajeda
October 6 28 Columbus Crew 1–3 FC Dallas Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 19,517
Referee: Mark Geiger
Assistant referees: Anthony Vasoli
Nate Clement
Fourth official: Hilario Grajeda
October 13 29 New England Revolution 2–3 Columbus Crew Foxborough, MA
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 22,295
Referee: Michael Kennedy
Assistant referees: Greg Barkey
Thomas Supple
Fourth official: Abbey Okulaja
October 20 30 D.C. United 2–3 Columbus Crew Washington, D.C.
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 23,149
Referee: Terry Vaughn
Assistant referees: Rob Fereday
Bill Dittmar
Fourth official: Jorge Gonzalez

MLS Cup Playoffs

The Columbus Crew failed to qualify for the playoffs in this season.

U.S. Open Cup

April 24 Qualification Semifinals Columbus Crew (MLS) 0–1 Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 5,424
Referee: Erich Simmons
Assistant referees: Mikael Lundqvist
Michael Szymanski
Fourth official: Jeffrey Mellen

Reserve League

Overall table

Pos Club Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts
1 Colorado Rapids Reserves (C) 10 7 0 3 22 8 +14 24
2 Chivas USA Reserves 11 6 3 2 25 23 +2 20
2 New England Revolution Reserves 12 6 4 2 20 14 +6 20
4 Kansas City Wizards Reserves 12 6 5 1 22 19 +3 19
5 D.C. United Reserves 12 4 3 5 16 12 +4 17
6 FC Dallas Reserves 12 4 4 4 17 18 −1 16
7 Columbus Crew Reserves 11 4 4 3 17 14 +3 15
7 New York Red Bulls Reserves 9 5 4 0 14 15 −1 15
7 Real Salt Lake Reserves 11 5 6 0 19 17 +2 15
10 Toronto FC Reserves 12 3 5 4 14 19 −5 13
11 Houston Dynamo Reserves 12 3 6 3 16 21 −5 12
12 Chicago Fire Reserves 11 2 6 3 12 19 −7 9
13 Los Angeles Galaxy Reserves 11 2 7 2 14 29 −15 8

Match results

April 29 1 Columbus Crew 1-2 D.C. United Obetz, OH
Report
Stadium: Crew Training Center
May 6 2 Kansas City Wizards 0-1 Columbus Crew Overland Park, KS
5:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Sprint Campus
Referee: Mark Geiger
Assistant referees: Adam Dolezal
Doug Wolff
Fourth official: Cory Kramer
May 13 3 Columbus Crew 1-1 Chivas USA Obetz, OH
Report
Stadium: Crew Training Center
June 4 5 Chicago Fire 0-1 Columbus Crew Bridgeview, IL
  • Sobolewski  52'
Report
Stadium: Toyota Park
Referee: Jose Gesundheit
Assistant referees: Mark Gorak
George Ghawi
Fourth official: Khalaf Allatayfeh
August 12 8 FC Dallas 2-3 Columbus Crew Frisco, TX
10:00 AM EDT
Report
Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
September 2 9 Columbus Crew 2-2 Colorado Rapids Obetz, OH
5:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Crew Stadium
September 16 10 Kansas City Wizards 2-0 Columbus Crew Kansas City, MO
10:00 AM EDT
Report
Stadium: Swope Park Training Center
Referee: Brad Clem
Assistant referees: George Major
Younasse Tarbouni
Fourth official: Jordan Shaw
September 30 11 Columbus Crew 5-0 Los Angeles Galaxy Obetz, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Crew Training Center
Referee: Rizal Milliken
Assistant referees: Jason Krnac
Michael Szymanski
Fourth official: Jeffrey Mellen
October 14 12 New England Revolution 1-1 Columbus Crew Foxborough, MA
10:00 AM EDT
Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Referee: Sean Nolly
Assistant referees: Claudio Badea
Daniel Herstoff

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. Pos Nat Player Total MLS U.S. Open Cup
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1 GK  USA William Hesmer 20 0 20+0 0 0+0 0
2 DF  USA Frankie Hejduk 24 0 24+0 0 0+0 0
3 DF  USA Brad Evans 4 0 1+3 0 0+0 0
4 DF  USA Rusty Pierce 21 0 19+2 0 0+0 0
5 DF  USA Danny O'Rourke 28 0 27+0 0 1+0 0
6 DF  CHI Marcos González 28 1 27+0 1 1+0 0
7 FW  ARG Guillermo Barros Schelotto 22 5 19+3 5 0+0 0
8 DF  NZL Duncan Oughton 20 1 13+6 1 1+0 0
9 FW  USA Jason Garey 11 1 5+6 1 0+0 0
10 FW  VEN Alejandro Moreno 25 7 25+0 7 0+0 0
11 MF  USA Ned Grabavoy 27 3 24+2 3 0+1 0
12 MF  USA Eddie Gaven 28 5 21+6 5 1+0 0
13 DF  USA Andrew Peterson 1 0 1+0 0 0+0 0
14 DF  USA Chad Marshall 12 2 11+1 2 0+0 0
15 MF  BRA Stefani Miglioranzi 24 3 17+6 3 1+0 0
16 FW  SLE Kei Kamara 18 2 4+13 2 0+1 0
18 GK  PUR Bill Gaudette 1 0 0+0 0 1+0 0
19 DF  USA Robbie Rogers 11 3 6+4 3 1+0 0
20 DF  USA Tim Ward 7 0 6+0 0 1+0 0
21 MF  USA Brandon Moss 1 0 0+0 0 1+0 0
22 MF  SCO Adam Moffat 1 0 1+0 0 0+0 0
23 FW  VIN Ezra Hendrickson 23 1 21+2 1 0+0 0
24 DF  USA Jed Zayner 2 0 0+2 0 0+0 0
25 DF  BRA Ricardo Virtuoso 8 0 5+3 0 0+0 0
26 FW  CRC Andy Herron 19 4 10+8 4 1+0 0
27 DF  USA Ryan Junge 1 0 0+1 0 0+0 0
28 FW  ENG Ben Hunter 0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0
29 MF  TRI Andrei Pacheco 0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0
30 GK  USA Andy Gruenebaum 11 0 10+0 0 0+1 0
31 DF  USA Leonard Griffin 0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0
34 MF  USA Jacob Thomas 9 1 4+5 1 0+0 0
    Own Goal 0 0 - 0 - 0
Players who left Columbus during the season:
10 FW  ZIM Joseph Ngwenya 6 0 5+0 0 0+1 0
17 MF  USA Danny Szetela 7 0 4+2 0 1+0 0
29 FW  USA Aaron Chandler 0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0
40 GK  USA Kenny Schoeni 0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0

Source: [1]

Disciplinary record

No. Pos. Name MLS U.S. Open Cup Total
1 GK William Hesmer 1 0 0 0 1 0
2 DF Frankie Hejduk 5 0 0 0 5 0
3 DF Brad Evans 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 DF Rusty Pierce 5 0 0 0 5 0
5 DF Danny O'Rourke 6 1 0 0 6 1
6 DF Marcos González 4 1 0 0 4 1
7 FW Guillermo Barros Schelotto 5 0 0 0 5 0
8 DF Duncan Oughton 3 0 1 0 4 0
9 FW Jason Garey 1 0 0 0 1 0
10 FW Alejandro Moreno 3 0 0 0 3 0
11 MF Ned Grabavoy 2 0 0 0 2 0
12 MF Eddie Gaven 1 0 0 0 1 0
13 DF Andrew Peterson 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 DF Chad Marshall 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 MF Stefani Miglioranzi 3 0 0 0 3 0
16 FW Kei Kamara 0 0 0 0 0 0
17 MF Danny Szetela 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 GK Bill Gaudette 0 0 0 0 0 0
19 DF Robbie Rogers 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 DF Tim Ward 0 0 1 0 1 0
21 MF Brandon Moss 0 0 0 0 0 0
22 MF Adam Moffat 0 0 0 0 0 0
23 FW Ezra Hendrickson 3 1 0 0 3 1
24 DF Jed Zayner 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 DF Ricardo Virtuoso 1 0 0 0 1 0
26 FW Andy Herron 2 0 0 0 2 0
27 DF Ryan Junge 0 0 0 0 0 0
28 FW Ben Hunter 0 0 0 0 0 0
29 MF Andrei Pacheco 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 GK Andy Gruenebaum 0 0 0 0 0 0
31 DF Leonard Griffin 0 0 0 0 0 0
34 MF Jacob Thomas 0 0 0 0 0 0
Players who left Columbus during the season:
10 FW Joseph Ngwenya 0 0 0 0 0 0
17 MF Danny Szetela 1 0 0 0 1 0
29 FW Aaron Chandler 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GK Kenny Schoeni 0 0 0 0 0 0

Source: [2]

Clean sheets

No. Name MLS U.S. Open Cup Total Games Played
1 William Hesmer 5 0 5 20
18 Bill Gaudette 0 0 0 1
30 Andy Gruenebaum 3 0 3 11
Players who left Columbus during the season:
40 Kenny Schoeni 0 0 0 0

Source: [3]

Reserve League 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. Pos Nat Player Total MLS Reserve League
Apps Goals Apps Goals
26 FW  USA Adrian Balc 1 0 0+1 0
22 FW  USA Damion Blackburn 4 0 1+3 0
- MF  USA Taylor Canel 1 0 0+1 0
- FW  USA Mike Caso 1 1 1+0 1
29 FW  USA Aaron Chandler 6 0 3+3 0
- MF  ROU Danny Drăgoi 0 0 0+0 0
3 DF  USA Brad Evans 4 0 4+0 0
9 FW  USA Jason Garey 6 2 5+1 2
18 GK  PUR Bill Gaudette 5 0 4+1 0
12 MF  USA Eddie Gaven 4 0 3+1 0
6 DF  CHI Marcos González 1 0 1+0 0
11 MF  USA Ned Grabavoy 1 0 1+0 0
31 DF  USA Leonard Griffin 1 0 1+0 0
30 GK  USA Andy Gruenebaum 5 0 5+0 0
23 FW  VIN Ezra Hendrickson 1 0 1+0 0
26 FW  CRC Andy Herron 4 1 4+0 1
1 GK  USA William Hesmer 1 0 0+1 0
28 FW  ENG Ben Hunter 3 1 2+1 1
27 DF  USA Ryan Junge 9 0 8+1 0
16 FW  USA Kei Kamara 8 4 8+0 4
- DF  USA Ritchie Kotschau 1 0 0+1 0
13 DF  PUR John Krause 4 0 0+4 0
3 MF  USA Skelly Kellar 1 0 0+1 0
- DF  USA Ricky Lewis 2 0 0+2 0
14 DF  USA Chad Marshall 2 1 2+0 1
32 FW  USA Ryan Martin 2 1 0+2 1
15 MF  BRA Stefani Miglioranzi 6 0 5+1 0
22 MF  SCO Adam Moffat 2 0 2+0 0
- DF  USA Richard Moodie 1 0 1+0 0
20 MF  USA Brandon Moss 4 0 4+0 0
8 DF  NZL Duncan Oughton 5 1 5+0 1
29 MF  TRI Andrei Pacheco 3 0 2+1 0
- MF  USA Raul Palomares 1 0 0+1 0
13 DF  USA Andrew Peterson 6 0 6+0 0
4 DF  USA Rusty Pierce 3 0 3+0 0
- MF  USA Derek Potteiger 1 0 0+1 0
19 DF  USA Robbie Rogers 8 2 7+1 2
- FW  USA David Roman 2 0 1+1 0
40 GK  USA Kenny Schoeni 2 0 2+0 0
- FW  USA Jamal Sutton 1 0 1+0 0
17 MF  USA Danny Szetela 6 0 6+0 0
- DF  USA Ashleigh Townsend 1 0 0+1 0
28 MF  COL Christian Turizo 2 0 0+2 0
25 DF  BRA Ricardo Virtuoso 8 2 8+0 2
20 DF  USA Tim Ward 8 1 8+0 1
36 FW  USA Dante Washington 1 0 0+1 0
24 DF  USA Jed Zayner 10 0 8+2 0
    Own Goal 0 0 - 0

Disciplinary record

No. Pos. Name MLS Reserve League Total
26 FW Adrian Balc 0 0 0 0
22 FW Damion Blackburn 0 0 0 0
- MF Taylor Canel 0 0 0 0
- FW Mike Caso 0 0 0 0
29 FW Aaron Chandler 1 0 1 0
- MF Danny Drăgoi 0 0 0 0
3 DF Brad Evans 0 0 0 0
9 FW Jason Garey 0 0 0 0
18 GK Bill Gaudette 0 0 0 0
12 MF Eddie Gaven 0 0 0 0
6 DF Marcos González 0 0 0 0
11 MF Ned Grabavoy 1 0 1 0
31 DF Leonard Griffin 0 0 0 0
30 GK Andy Gruenebaum 0 0 0 0
23 FW Ezra Hendrickson 1 0 1 0
26 FW Andy Herron 1 0 1 0
1 GK William Hesmer 0 0 0 0
28 FW Ben Hunter 0 0 0 0
13 DF Ryan Junge 0 0 0 0
16 FW Kei Kamara 0 0 0 0
- DF Ritchie Kotschau 0 0 0 0
14 DF Chad Marshall 0 0 0 0
32 FW Ryan Martin 0 0 0 0
15 MF Stefani Miglioranzi 0 0 0 0
22 MF Adam Moffat 0 0 0 0
- DF Richard Moodie 1 0 1 0
20 MF Brandon Moss 1 0 1 0
8 DF Duncan Oughton 3 0 3 0
29 MF Andrei Pacheco 0 0 0 0
- MF Raul Palomares 0 0 0 0
13 DF Andrew Peterson 0 0 0 0
4 DF Rusty Pierce 2 0 2 0
- MF Derek Potteiger 0 0 0 0
19 DF Robbie Rogers 0 0 0 0
- FW David Roman 0 0 0 0
40 GK Kenny Schoeni 0 0 0 0
- FW Jamal Sutton 0 0 0 0
17 MF Danny Szetela 0 0 0 0
- DF Ashleigh Townsend 0 0 0 0
- MF Christian Turizo 1 0 1 0
25 DF Ricardo Virtuoso 1 0 1 0
20 DF Tim Ward 1 0 1 0
36 FW Dante Washington 0 0 0 0
24 DF Jed Zayner 2 0 2 0

Clean sheets

No. Name MLS Reserve League Total Games Played
18 Bill Gaudette 1.5 1.5 5
30 Andy Gruenebaum 0.5 0.5 5
1 William Hesmer 0 0 1
40 Kenny Schoeni 1 1 2

Transfers

In

Pos. Player Transferred from Fee/notes Date Source
FW Andy Herron Chicago Fire Traded with a first round draft pick in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft for Ryan Coiner January 12, 2007 [9]
MF Stefani Miglioranzi Los Angeles Galaxy Traded for a third round draft pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft January 19, 2007 [10]
DF Brad Evans UC Irvine Anteaters Drafted in round 2 of the 2007 MLS SuperDraft February 28, 2007 [9]
FW Aaron Chandler San Francisco Dons Drafted in round 4 of the 2007 MLS SuperDraft. Signed to a developmental contract. February 28, 2007 [9]
FW Guillermo Barros Schelotto Boca Juniors Contract through 2008 April 19, 2007 [11]
FW Alejandro Moreno Houston Dynamo Traded for Joseph Ngwenya May 9, 2007 [12]
DF Ryan Junge Cleveland City Stars Drafted in round 2 of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft. Signed to a developmental contract. May 2007 [13][14]
FW Ben Hunter North Carolina Tar Heels Drafted in round 4 of the 2007 MLS SuperDraft. Signed to a developmental contract. June 2007 [9][15]
DF Andrew Peterson Cleveland City Stars Signed to a developmental contract July 3, 2007 [16]
MF Andrei Pacheco W Connection August 31, 2007 [17]
DF Leonard Griffin Portland Timbers Rights acquired from Chicago Fire for a fourth round pick in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft September 14, 2007 [18]
MF Adam Moffat Cleveland City Stars Signed via discovery. Signed to a developmental contract. September 18, 2007 [19]
MF Brian Carroll D.C. United Traded for Kei Kamara November 26, 2007 [20]

Loans in

Pos. Player Parent club Length/Notes Beginning End Source
GK Kenny Schoeni MLS Pool April 27, 2007 May 6, 2007

Out

Pos. Player Transferred to Fee/notes Date Source
FW Ryan Coiner Chicago Fire Traded with a first round draft pick in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft for Andy Herron January 12, 2007 [9]
GK Jonny Walker Retired January 26, 2007 [21]
GK Jon Busch Chicago Fire Placed on waivers March 1, 2007 [22]
DF Ivan Becerra Ventura County Fusion Placed on waivers March 1, 2007 [22]
DF Chris Leitch New York Red Bulls Placed on waivers March 1, 2007 [22]
MF José Retiz California Victory Placed on waivers March 1, 2007 [22]
FW Marc Burch D.C. United Traded for a third round draft pick in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft April 4, 2007 [23]
FW Joseph Ngwenya Houston Dynamo Traded for Alejandro Moreno May 9, 2007 [12]
FW Aaron Chandler California Victory Placed on waivers July 3, 2007 [16]
MF Danny Szetela Racing Santander Transfer, terms undisclosed August 31, 2007 [24]
MF Ned Grabavoy San Jose Earthquakes Selected third in the 2007 MLS Expansion Draft November 21, 2007 [25]
FW Kei Kamara San Jose Earthquakes Traded for Brian Carroll November 26, 2007 [20]
FW Ben Hunter Richmond Kickers Placed on waivers November 28, 2007 [26]
GK Bill Gaudette Puerto Rico Islanders Contract expired December 31, 2007
FW Andy Herron Puntarenas F.C. Contract expired December 31, 2007

Loans out

Pos. Player Loanee club Length/Notes Beginning End Source
FW Aaron Chandler Cleveland City Stars [27]
DF Ryan Junge Cleveland City Stars [27]
FW Ben Hunter Cleveland City Stars [27]

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:

2007 Columbus Crew SuperDraft Picks[28]
Round Pick Player Position College
2 15 Brad Evans MF UC Irvine
4 41 Aaron Chandler FW San Francisco
4 49 Ben Hunter DF North Carolina
2007 Columbus Crew Supplemental Draft Picks[29]
Round Pick Player Position College
2 15 Ryan Junge DF Creighton
2 23 Tonci Skroce MF UIC
4 41 Teddy Niziolek MF Seton Hall
4 50 Kevin Burns MF UConn

Awards

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  30. ^ https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/crew-announces-year-end-team-award-winners/n-3552509?expand_article=1

Notes

  1. ^ Won in preseason