1997 Columbus Crew Roster
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Team Record: 12-13 (SO: 3-4) - 39 points
Finishing 3rd in MLS's Eastern Conference
Postseason: 2-2
Lost Conference Final
Coach: Tom Fitzgerald (12-13, SO: 3-4)
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Attendance: 240,680, Avg. 15,043 in 16 home dates
1997 Columbus Crew StatisticsTeam Record: 12-13 (SO: 3-4) - 39 points
Finishing 3rd in MLS's Eastern Conference
Postseason: 2-2
Lost Conference Final
Coach: Tom Fitzgerald (12-13, SO: 3-4)
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Attendance: 240,680, Avg. 15,043 in 16 home dates
The Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer ended the 1997 season with a record of 12 wins and 13 losses, with a 3-4 showing in shootouts for 39 points finishing third in MLS's Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-2.
The Crew paced the league with just 45 goals allowed. Columbus chalked up 45 goals. Pete Marino scored 8 goals for the team, and Brian McBride contributed five or more, too. Robert Warzycha recorded 11 assists. Brad Friedel topped the squad with 14 wins and a team-best 0.8 goals against average, leading keepers with significant playing time.
Tom Fitzgerald coached the team. The 1997 Columbus Crew lost in the Conference Final.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubusuku Abukusumo | D | March 24, 1977 | 6'2" | 170 | Albuquerque, NM |
| Brian Bliss | D | September 28, 1965 | 5'8" | 150 | Rochester, NY |
| Altimont Butler | M | July 21, 1968 | 5'10" | 158 | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Marcelo Carrera | F | October 1, 1963 | 5'8" | 156 | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Mike Clark | D | December 16, 1972 | 6'0" | 180 | Indianapolis, IN |
| Thomas Dooley | D | May 12, 1961 | 6'1" | 170 | Bechhofen, Germany |
| Ansil Elcock | D | March 17, 1969 | 5'11" | 160 | Port of Spain, Trinidad |
| Jason Farrell | F | December 31, 1970 | 5'10" | 170 | Seattle, WA |
| Brad Friedel | G | May 18, 1971 | 6'4" | 200 | Lakewood, OH |
| Aidan Heaney | G | August 9, 1969 | 6'0" | 170 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England |
| Rob Jachym | F | October 28, 1974 | 6'0" | 160 | Mielec, Poland |
| Doctor Khumalo | M | June 26, 1967 | 6'1" | 170 | Dube, South Africa |
| Mike Lapper | D | August 28, 1970 | 6'0" | 170 | Redondo, CA |
| Brian Maisonneuve | M | June 28, 1973 | 5'11" | 170 | Warren, MI |
| Pete Marino | F | April 23, 1973 | 5'8" | 145 | Holbrook, NY |
| Brian McBride | F | June 19, 1972 | 6'0" | 175 | Arlington Heights, IL |
| Janusz Michallik | M | April 22, 1966 | 5'11" | 170 | Chrozow, Poland |
| Sergio Miguez | D | June 9, 1967 | 5'7" | 150 | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Todd Miller | M | November 29, 1973 | 6'1" | 180 | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Silvio Rudman | M | March 4, 1969 | 6'1" | 180 | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Jorge Salcedo | M | September 27, 1972 | 6'1" | 175 | Paramount, CA |
| Rob Smith | M | August 20, 1973 | 5'10" | 150 | Wilmington, DE |
| Billy Thompson | M | May 5, 1968 | 5'6" | 140 | Bellflower, CA |
| Robert Warzycha | M | August 20, 1963 | 5'8" | 160 | Welun, Poland |
| David Winner | G | April 23, 1971 | 6'1" | 185 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| A.J. Wood | F | August 17, 1973 | 6'2" | 195 | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Todd Yeagley | M | September 20, 1972 | 6'0" | 170 | Bloomington, IN |
