Columbus Crew SC made several player moves today, including the surprising decision not trick up the option on Steve Clark. The goalkeeper had started 100 straight league games.
The team will be bringing back summer signings Nicolai Naess and midfielders Dilly Duka. Rookies Marshall Hollingsworth and Cristian Martinez will return for a second year. Berhalter stalwart Mohammed Saeid also returns.
They join Federico Higuain, Wil Trapp and Justin Meram as players the team picked up options on this offseason
The team made official that Cedrick Mabwati will not return by declining his option. His social media feed had already suggested he was leaving.