MLS NEXT Pro announced a number of the league’s regular season awards Friday afternoon. Columbus Crew 2, the top team in the regular season standings, had numerous award winners, including Laurent Courtois as Coach of the Year, Patrick Schulte as Goalkeeper of the Year and four players named to the MLS NEXT Pro Best XI.
Courtois led the Black & Gold to a record of 16-3-5, the best record in the league, amassing 55 points in the team's inaugural season. Under his leadership, Columbus led the league in wins (16), goals scored (62) and goal differential (+40).