2015 Columbus Crew SC season


The 2015 Columbus Crew SC season was the club's 20th season of existence and their 20th consecutive season in Major League Soccer, the top flight of soccer in the United States and Canada. The first match of the season was on March 7 against Houston Dynamo. It was the second season under head coach Gregg Berhalter. The Crew's USL Pro affiliate this season was Austin Aztex.

Review

In coach Berhalter's second season, he led the club to an MLS Cup appearance that resulted in a loss to the Portland Timbers. This season also saw returning striker Kei Kamara contend for the league's golden boot.

Non-competitive

Preseason

The Crew started preseason in Columbus and played games in Texas and Florida before returning to Ohio.
Unsigned draft picks Sergio Campbell, Sagi Lev-Ari, Tomas Gomez and Kalen Ryden joined the team for preseason.

Competitive

MLS

Standings

Eastern Conference">Eastern Conference (MLS)">Eastern Conference
Overall table

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Under "Apps" for each section, the first number represents the number of starts, and the second number represents appearances as a substitute.

Transfers

In

PositionPlayerTransferred fromFee/notesDateSource
DF

Out

Pos.PlayerTransferred toFee/notesDateSource
DF

MLS Draft picks

Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. Only those who are signed to a contract will be listed as transfers in. The picks for the Columbus Crew are listed below:

Awards

[2015 [MLS All-Star Game]]

;Reserves

[2015 MLS [Homegrown Game]]

Postseason

;MLS Humanitarian of the Year Award
;Operations Staff of the Year
;Athletic Training Staff of the Year

Crew SC Team Awards

Kits

TypeShirtShortsSocksFirst appearance / Info
HomeYellowYellowYellowWeek 1 against Houston Dynamo
AwayBlackBlackBlackWeek 2 against Toronto FC