2015 Columbus Crew SC season


The 2015 Columbus Crew SC season was the club's twentieth season of existence, and their twentieth consecutive season in Major League Soccer, the top flight of American soccer.

Background

Review

In coach Berhalter's second season, he led the club to an MLS Cup appearance that resulted in a loss to the Portland Timbers. This season also saw returning striker Kei Kamara contend for the league's golden boot.

Roster

Major League Soccer teams are limited to eight players without US citizenship, a permanent resident, or other special status. These international roster slots can be traded.

Competitions

Preseason

Friendlies

U.S. Open Cup

MLS

Standings

Eastern Conference">Eastern Conference (MLS)">Eastern Conference
Overall table

Results summary

Results by round

Match results

MLS Cup Playoffs

Conference Semifinals

Conference Finals

MLS Cup Final

Statistics

Appearances

Goals and assists

Disciplinary record

Additional suspensions

Transfers

In

PositionPlayerTransferred fromFee/NotesDateSource
FW Kei KamaraFree AgentAcquired via MLS allocation rankingOct 7, 2014
MF Ben SwansonHomegrown signingOct 16, 2014
MF Mohammed SaeidFree AgentOct 29, 2014
MF Kristinn SteindorssonFree AgentDec 11, 2014
DF Chris Klute Colorado RapidsTrade from Colorado RapidsDec 16, 2014
DF Hernan GranaFree AgentJan 23, 2015
MF Cedrick Mabwati Real BetisTransfer from Real BetisJan 30, 2015
DF Sergio Campbell Connecticut HuskiesSelected in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft with the 19th pickMar 2, 2015
DF Kalen Ryden Midwestern State Mustangs
Midland/Odessa Sockers
Selected in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft with the 35th pickMar 2, 2015
FW Sagi Lev-Ari Cal State Northridge MatadorsSelected in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft with the 35th pickMar 2, 2015
DF Harrison Afful ES TunisSignJul 30, 2015
FW Jack McInerney Montreal ImpactAcquired in exchange for a second-round selection in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft.Aug 4, 2015
DF Gastón Sauro FC BaselSignAug 6, 2015

Out

Pos.PlayerTransferred toFee/NotesDateSource
MF Matt WalkerOption declinedNov. 18, 2014
MF Agustín Viana DanubioOption declinedNov. 18, 2014
MF Daniel PaladiniOption declinedNov. 18, 2014
MF Fifi BaidenOption declinedNov. 18, 2014
DF Matt WietOption declinedNov. 18, 2014
DF Ross FriedmanOption declinedNov. 18, 2014
DF Josh Williams New York City FCCrew SC acquires allocation money from NYCFC in exchange for the defender.Dec. 8, 2014
MF Bernardo Añor Sporting Kansas CityCrew SC acquires allocation money from Sporting Kansas City in exchange for the midfielder.Dec. 8, 2014
FW Jairo Arrieta Orlando City SCOption declined Nov 18, 2014.
Selected by Orlando City SC in the 2014 MLS Expansion Draft.
Dec 10, 2014
DF Eric Gehrig Orlando City SCSelected by Orlando City SC in the 2014 MLS Expansion Draft.Dec. 10, 2014
DF Ben SweatWaivedFeb. 9, 2015
FW Sagi Lev-AriWaivedMar. 16, 2015
DF Hernán GranaGrana and Crew SC mutually agreed to part ways.May 12, 2015
DF Kalen RydenWaivedAug. 6, 2015
FW Adam Bedell Orlando City SCCrew SC acquires a second-round selection in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft.Aug. 6, 2015

Recognition

MLS Player of the Week

WeekPlayerOpponentLink
Week 8 Ethan FinlayPhiladelphia Union
Week 12 Kei KamaraChicago Fire
Week 23 Kei KamaraColorado Rapids

MLS Save of the Week

WeekPlayerOpponentLink
Week 11 Steve ClarkSan Jose Earthquakes

MLS Team of the Week

WeekPlayerOpponentLink
Week 2 Hernán GranaToronto FC
Week 2 Justin MeramToronto FC
Week 7 Federico HiguaínOrlando City SC
Week 7 Kei KamaraOrlando City SC
Week 8 Ethan FinlayPhiladelphia Union
Week 8 Waylon FrancisPhiladelphia Union
Week 8 Kei KamaraPhiladelphia Union
Week 10 Federico HiguaínSeattle Sounders FC
Week 10 Kei KamaraSeattle Sounders FC
Week 10 Emanuel PogatetzSeattle Sounders FC
Week 12 Kei KamaraChicago Fire
Week 15 Tony TchaniLA Galaxy
Week 17 Ethan FinlayNew England Revolution & Real Salt Lake
Week 17 Kei KamaraNew England Revolution & Real Salt Lake
Week 18 Ethan FinlayNew York Red Bulls
Week 18 Kei KamaraNew York Red Bulls
Week 20 Ethan FinlayChicago Fire
Week 20 Waylon FrancisChicago Fire
Week 20 Kei KamaraChicago Fire
Week 23 Kei KamaraColorado Rapids

Kits

TypeShirtShortsSocksFirst appearance / Info
HomeYellowYellowYellowWeek 1 against Houston Dynamo
AwayBlackBlackBlackWeek 2 against Toronto FC