COLUMBUS, Oh– The Columbus Crew announced that they have signed centerback Axel Sjoberg off of waivers. The former Colorado Rapids defender will help add depth the to the Crew back line after Lalas Abubakar was transferred to the Rapids and Alex Crognale was cut.
Drafted 14th overall in the 2015 MLS Superdraft, Sjoberg made the MLS Best XI in 2016. He is the only player in the 2015 draft class to do so in his career, despite big names in that draft class such as Cyle Larin and Khiry Shelton.
Sjoberg was limited by after 2016. He has played in just 43 games over the past three seasons, including just seven games in 2019.