Monday, the landscape of soccer in Columbus changed, with the announcement of Columbus Crew 2. Major League Soccer announced MLS Next Pro league, a league that adds another wrinkle in the professional soccer system in the United States.
While anything new can be exciting, let’s look at some of the specific positives in having a second Crew in Columbus.
Player pipeline
The most obvious positive for the club is the development of athletes. MLS Next Pro is a developmental league that will allow teams to have a closer relationship with a player from their youth to becoming a professional.