COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew SC today announced that it has acquired both General Allocation Money and Targeted Allocation Money from the Portland Timbers in exchange for forward Jack McInerney. Per club and MLS policy, additional details of the transaction were not disclosed.
“We felt this move put Jack in the best position to secure more playing time this year in MLS while also giving us additional salary cap flexibility as we continue to build our 2016 roster,” said Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter. “We want to thank Jack for his services to the club during his time in Columbus and we wish him the best in Portland.”
McInerney, 23, originally came to Crew SC via trade from the Montreal Impact on August 4, 2015. He made five regular-season appearances for Columbus (two starts), scoring two goals and adding one assist. He made two additional appearances for the Black & Gold in the Audi 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Offseason preparations for the 2016 Major League Soccer campaign continue with the 2016 MLS SuperDraft from Baltimore tomorrow, January 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Next week, the Black & Gold begin their preseason with entrance physicals and testing on January 22 before heading to Lakewood Ranch, Florida for their first camp from January 23 - February 5. After that camp, Crew SC trains at SuperKick in Powell from February 8-12 before departing to participate in the Desert Diamond Cup from February 15-27. The Black & Gold begin their 21st season on Sunday, March 6 at Portland and return home for the Opening Match at MAPFRE Stadium on Saturday, March 12 against Philadelphia. Information on Crew SC Season Ticket Memberships in 2016 can be found at http://bit.ly/2016CrewSCSTM.
TRANSACTION: Columbus Crew SC acquires General Allocation Money and Targeted Allocation Money from the Portland Timbers in exchange for forward Jack McInerney on January 13, 2016
