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Columbus Crew Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of America's hardest working team.

A multiple-choice quiz by Shecket. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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Shecket

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6 mins

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78,202

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first head coach of the Columbus Crew? Hint

Sigi Schmid

Tom Fitzgerald

Timo Leikoski

Greg Andrulis

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who scored the first ever goal in Columbus Crew history? Hint

Doctor Khumalo

Clint Peay

Thor Lee

Brian McBride

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who played for the Crew, the Xoggz, and the Columbus Invaders? Hint

Obi Moneme

Ricci Greenwood

Marcelo Carerra

Nick Theslof

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Question 4 of 10

4. When did Columbus Crew stadium open? Hint

1997

1999

1998

2000

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who scored the first goal in Crew Stadium history? Hint

Stern John

Jeff Cunningham

Andy Williams

Brian McBride

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 1998 U.S. Open Cup final, the Crew came up on the short end of a dramatic extra time result. Who scored the game winning goal for Chicago? Hint

Peter Nowak

Frank Klopas

Jerzy Podbrozny

Diego Gutierrez

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who sued MLS in order to get out of having to play for Columbus? Hint

Paul Caliguiri

Stern John

Brad Friedel

Doctor Khumalo

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ian Freur set the regular season single game record for most goals conceded against the Crew, with 6, in 1998. Who was the next goalkeeper to be "hit for six" by the Crew? Hint

Jeff Cassar

Matt Jordan

Garth Lagerwey

Scott Garlick

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Question 9 of 10

9. Excluding goalkeepers, which Crew player has made the most appearances without scoring a goal or an assist? Hint

Brian Bliss

Janusz Michallik

Tenywa Bonseu

Robin Fraser

10. Columbus' title drought finally came to an end on October 24, 2002 when the Crew lifted the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after defeating the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 in the final at Crew Stadium. The game winning goal came in the 31st minute. When Matt Reis couldn't secure a ball from Brian West, who fired home the rebound? Hint

Brian McBride

Duncan Oughton

Jeff Cunningham

Freddy Garcia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first head coach of the Columbus Crew?

Answer: Timo Leikoski

Leikoski, a former U.S. Olympic head coach, was fired midway through the 1996 season and replaced by assistant coach Tom Fitzgerald.

2. Who scored the first ever goal in Columbus Crew history?

Answer: Thor Lee

Thor Lee, a D.C. United defender, scored the pivotal own-goal at Ohio Stadium on April 13th, 1996. The Crew won the match 4-0.

3. Who played for the Crew, the Xoggz, and the Columbus Invaders?

Answer: Ricci Greenwood

Greenwood holds the distinction of having the least time on-field in Crew history; a mere 7 minutes.

4. When did Columbus Crew stadium open?

Answer: 1999

Crew Stadium opened on May 15th, 1999 when the Crew beat New England 2-0.

5. Who scored the first goal in Crew Stadium history?

Answer: Jeff Cunningham

Cunningham scored in the 10th minute on a pass from Stern John. Stern later scored a goal in the 58th minute that would be immortalized in a bizarre TV advert for Circuit City.

6. In the 1998 U.S. Open Cup final, the Crew came up on the short end of a dramatic extra time result. Who scored the game winning goal for Chicago?

Answer: Frank Klopas

Frank Klopas was briefly on the Crew's roster. He refused to play for Columbus after being traded by Kansas City in exchange for 'Sneaky' Pete Marino. Klopas was then traded to Chicago in exchange for Jason Farrell, who the Fire took from Columbus in the expansion draft.

7. Who sued MLS in order to get out of having to play for Columbus?

Answer: Paul Caliguiri

Although he scored the goal that qualified the United States for Italia '90, Columbus fans will always remember 'Cal' for the way he rejected the city.

8. Ian Freur set the regular season single game record for most goals conceded against the Crew, with 6, in 1998. Who was the next goalkeeper to be "hit for six" by the Crew?

Answer: Scott Garlick

The Crew beat Ian Feuer and the New England Revolution 6-1 at Ohio Stadium on August 8th, 1998. On June 16th, 2001, the Crew defeated Scott Garlick and the Tampa Bay Mutiny by the same score at Crew Stadium.

9. Excluding goalkeepers, which Crew player has made the most appearances without scoring a goal or an assist?

Answer: Robin Fraser

Fraser played for the Crew in 2004 and 2005. He made a total of 56 appearances but never scored a goal or an assist.

Answer: Freddy Garcia

The Crew received $100,000 for winning the open cup, along with a berth in the 2003 CONCACAF Champions Cup, where they were knocked out by Monarcas de Morelia in the quarterfinal Round.

Source: Author Shecket

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