Winger Justin Meram’s difficult run with Orlando City has ended.
Meram was traded back to Columbus Crew for $750,000 in Targeted Allocation Money and a 2019 international slot. The terms of the deal were first reported by MLSSoccer.com and confirmed by the Columbus Dispatch. Orlando City officials declined to comment on a pending trade late Thursday night. Fox Sports analyst Stu Holden first reported Thursday night the two sides were close to a deal.
The Lions first acquired Meram from the Crew during the offseason for $750,000 of Targeted Allocation Money, $300,000 of General Allocation Money and a 2019 international roster spot.