The Columbus Crew already has one player on its roster that has won a trophy in the calendar year of 2021. Striker Gyasi Zardes returned to Columbus as a Gold Cup champion after the United States Men’s National Team defeated Mexico in the Gold Cup Final on Sunday in Las Vegas. Zardes received a standing ovation from his club teammates prior Tuesday’s training session after his consistent performances for the USMNT in July.
Zardes is ready to play on for his club in the chase for a second consecutive MLS Cup title but this fall will be very congested for the 29-year-old striker.