Once upon a time, the Columbus Crew opened a soccer-specific training center just south of the city, giving the team its own place to practice, a rarity in the early years of Major League Soccer. But as MLS has evolved and teams have raised the bar, the Crew’s Obetz training ground has become outdated, specifically the facility where the players and coaches work and spend most of their time.
This week, the Black & Gold said goodbye to their old training home and moved into the brand new OhioHealth Performance Center on the grounds of historic Crew Stadium.