The 2015

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season was the club's twentieth season of existence, and their twentieth consecutive season in

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, the top flight of American soccer.

Background

Review

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. This season also saw returning striker

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contend for the league's golden boot.

Roster

Major League Soccer teams are limited to eight players without US citizenship, a permanent resident (green card holder), or other special status (e.g., refugee or asylum status). These international roster slots can be traded.

Competitions

Preseason

Friendlies

U.S. Open Cup

MLS

Standings

= Eastern Conference

= Overall table

Results summary

Results by round

Match results

MLS Cup Playoffs

Conference Semifinals

Conference Finals

MLS Cup Final

Statistics

Appearances

: Numbers outside parentheses denote appearances as starter. : Numbers in parentheses denote appearances as substitute. : Players with no appearances are not included in the list.

Goals and assists

Disciplinary record

Additional suspensions

Transfers

In

Out

Recognition

MLS Player of the Week

MLS Save of the Week

MLS Team of the Week

Kits

References

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Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew, formerly known as Columbus Crew SC, is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio. The Crew competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference and began play in 1996 as one ...