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Recap:
Crew leave it late again in 1-1 draw vs. Sporting


COLUMBUS, Ohio – Eddie Gaven’s goal in the first minute of stoppage time continued the Columbus Crew’s string of late-game heroics and helped rekindle their playoff hopes following a 1-1 tie with Sporting Kansas City at Crew Stadium on Sunday.

Their past five winning goals have all come in the 86th minute or later. While the Crew were unable to secure the three points this time, they stayed within striking range in the Eastern Conference.

Up until the final moments, it appeared the day would be all Sporting after C.J. Sapong scored in the 10th minute.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter...lb-v-skc/recap

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Recap:
Higuain powers Crew to soggy win over TFC


COLUMBUS – Federico Higuaín gave Columbus fans disappointed in its season something to look forward to next year as his two goals led the Crew to a 2-1 win over Toronto FC in the season finales for both teams at Crew Stadium on Sunday.

The Designated Player from Argentina joined the club in mid-August and had five goals and seven assists in 13 games, including the winner off a penalty kick in the 62nd minute after Andrew Wiedeman’s goal in the 27th leveled the match 10 minutes following Higuain’s first score since Aug. 25.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter...LB-v-TOR/recap

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Journeyman Wahl hoping for fresh start with Columbus


Tyson Wahl, the seven-year MLS veteran signed by the Crew on Thursday, is looking for a fresh start after an unsatisfying season with two teams in 2012.

Wahl, 28, is expected to provide depth and also challenge for a starting role at either center back or left back on what so far is a thin backline for Columbus heading into the start of preseason camp in two weeks.

"It's a new opportunity to try and establish myself again as a starter," Wahl told MLSsoccer.com by phone on Thursday afternoon.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...start-columbus

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Crew signs Viana
American-born defender/midfielder brings versatility to the Black & Gold


COLUMBUS - The Columbus Crew has agreed to terms with defender/midfielder Agustín Viana as a Discovery Signing, the club announced Monday. Per Major League Soccer and club policy, details of the contract were not disclosed. The 29-year-old will be officially added to the club’s roster pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

Name: Agustín Viana
Position: Defender/Midfielder
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 165
Born: August 23, 1983 in Chicago, Ill.
Hometown: Montevideo, Uruguay
Citizenship: United States/Uruguay
Acquired: Discovery Signing on January 28, 2013
Professional Experience: Bella Vista (2012, 2010-11, 2008, 2001-05), Levadiakos (2011-12), Gallipoli (2009-10), CFR Cluj (2009) Atlético Mineiro (2008), Nacional Montevideo (2006-08)

http://www.thecrew.com/news/2013/01/...t%C3%ADn-viana

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Report:
Crew, Fire finally seal long-rumored deal for Duka


Eastern Conference rivals Chicago and Columbus have finally concluded their extended haggling and completed a trade that sends Dilly Duka to the Windy City in exchange for speedster Dominic Oduro.

The deal would bolster Chicago’s new-look midfield with the skillful Duka, a former US youth international capable of playing multiple positions. A member of the 2009 Generation adidas class, the 23-year-old was highly rated upon his departure from Rutgers University, though his relationship with the Crew coaching staff seemed to degrade towards the end of last season, which was blighted by a hamstring injury in the first game of the year.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...seal-duka-deal

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2013 Depth Chart: Columbus Crew