Columbus, OH (Sports Network) – The 2008 Major League Soccer Cup Champion Columbus Crew announced on Tuesday that they have exercised the option year on the contract of reigning league and MLS Cup MVP Guillermo Barros Schelotto. The move makes him the club’s first designated player.“Securing Guille’s return was one of our top priorities entering the offseason and we are pleased to get that accomplished,” Crew President and General Manager Mark McCullers said. “It goes without saying that he was one of the keys to our championship season and, on top of that, he helps attract international attention to both the club and our region. We look forward to his continued dynamic contributions next season.”
Schelotto collected seven goals and 19 assists in 27 games during the 2008 regular season before earning six assists in four matches for the Crew during the 2008 MLS Cup Playoffs.
The Crew kick off their 14th Major League Soccer season on March 21 when they travel to take on the Houston Dynamo.
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