Best of 2014: Part I

In many ways, 2014 was a landmark year for Columbus Crew SC. The year marked the first full season with Chairman Anthony Precourt at the helm of the club, as well as the influx of a new look on the field brought on by Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter. 

Join ColumbusCrewSC.com in looking back at the year that was...

JANUARY

Michael Parkhurst acquired in exchange for 2014 SuperDraft pick and allocation money

• Parkhurst adds brains, leadership to backline

Hector Jimenez and First Round SuperDraft pick acquired for Second Round pick and allocation money

• Berhalter fortunate to add former teammate Jimenez

Black & Gold select Ben Sweat with 14th overall pick in 2014 MLS SuperDraft
Crew Stadium adds new video boards ahead of 2014 season
FEBRUARY
Costa Rican International Giancarlo Gonzalez signs with Columbus
Parkhurst makes his case at leftback for USMNT
MARCH

Columbus tops Sporting Kansas City in explosive fashion to win Disney Pro Soccer Classic
Black & Gold open 2014 with 3-0 win at RFK Stadium
Berhalter's resilient squad earns win in home opener

• WATCH: Bernie's 35-yard blast

Black & Gold start season 3-0 following magical win in Seattle

• WATCH: Meram's winner

APRIL
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams announced as partner
Fans vote Clark, Hejduk, Maisonneuve, Schelotto and Warzycha as finalists for Circle of Honor
Stoppage-time heroics help Black & Gold to draw with D.C. United

• WATCH: Trapp assists Jimenez's curling equalizer

MAY
Parkhurst, Gonzalez and Francis named to preliminary World Cup rosters

• Parkhurst sheds light on USMNT camp experience

Wild result in Portland leaves Columbus wanting more

• WATCH: Pipa's chip

Finlay dedicates first home goal to Urso in win over Chicago
JUNE

Gonzalez, Ticos shock Uruguay to open 2014 FIFA World Cup

WATCH: Easton erupts following John Anthony Brooks' winner

Costa Rica wins Group D at the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Black & Gold play with heavy hearts following injury to Lt. Stu Tudor