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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