Though no Crew players were selected for MLSsoccer.com's 2013 24 Under 24 list of the top young talents in the League, the future is bright for the Black & Gold with a young core of players under 24 years old. Here is a look at the young players who have made an impact with the Crew in 2013.
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<p><a href="http://www.thecrew.com/players/wil-trapp"><strong>MID WIL TRAPP</strong></a> - Age 20</p><em>2013 Stats: 11 appearances, 11 starts, 1 assist</em><p>Since returning from the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, Trapp has started every match in central midfield for the Black & Gold in his rookie season, and has been the club's highest-rated passer in several games. </p> |
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<p><a href="http://www.thecrew.com/players/chad-barson"><strong>DEF CHAD BARSON</strong></a> - Age 22</p><em>2013 Stats: 16 appearances, 14 starts</em><p>Even at age 22, Barson brings a calm and maturity to the Crew backline. Barson's soccer I.Q. earned him a captain's role at Akron under Caleb Porter.</p> |
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<p><a href="http://www.thecrew.com/players/kevan-george"><strong>DEF/MID KEVAN GEORGE</strong></a> - Age 23</p><em>2013 Stats: 11 appearances, 3 starts</em><p>The versatile George has been a key contributor in midfield and defense in 2013. George recently earned his first senior caps with Trinidad & Tobago. </p> |
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.thecrew.com/players/ryan-finley">FWD RYAN FINLEY</a></strong> - Age 22</p><em>2013 Stats: 10 appearances, 3 starts, 1 goal</em><p>The 2013 First Round SuperDraft pick has continued to show improvement in his rookie season. Finley netted his first MLS goal on September 3 vs. Houston.</p> |
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.thecrew.com/players/ben-speas">MID BEN SPEAS</a></strong> - Age 22</p><em>2013 Stats: 15 appearances, 10 starts, 1 goal, 1 assist</em><p>Speas got off to a hot start in 2013 filling in for an injured Eddie Gaven. The winger remains a building block for the Crew going forward.</p> |
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.thecrew.com/players/ethan-finlay">MID ETHAN FINLAY</a></strong>- Age 23</p><em>2013 Stats: 17 appearances, 2 starts</em><p>In his second season, Finlay has become the Crew's spark off the bench. The Creighton product's pace on the flank has been a weapon in late-game situations.</p> |
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.thecrew.com/players/aaron-schoenfeld">FWD AARON SCHOENFELD</a></strong> - Age 23</p><em>2013 Stats: 8 appearances, 2 starts</em><p>When healthy, Schoenfeld provides the Black & Gold with a true target forward in the attack. Injuries have hampered the striker's impact on the field this season.</p> |
