It’s a new season, which means new numbers. The Columbus Crew released the team’s 2021 preseason roster complete with the numbers players currently on the team will wear this year. A few numbers have been taken by newcomers, but for the most part, all remains the same for the defending MLS Cup champions.
To begin with, newly signed midfielder Perry Kitchen took the No. 2 jersey, recently worn by Scottish fullback Chris Cadden who saw little time with the Black & Gold in 2020. Kitchen also wore the number during his time with the Los Angeles Galaxy after wearing No.