COLUMBUS–Columbus Crew today announced that it has added Columbus Crew 2 forward Noah Fuson [FOO-son] to the First Team on a short-term loan agreement. Fuson is available for selection for the Crew’s match against Sporting Kansas City at Children’s Mercy Park tonight, Saturday, April 23 [8:30 p.m. ET / Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports App (Stream) / 97.1 The Fan, 971thefan.com (English); ColumbusCrew.com (Spanish)]. Per MLS rules, the short-term agreement allows clubs to sign players on loan from their MLS NEXT Pro affiliate for MLS, U.S. Open Cup, CONCACAF Champions League, Canadian Championship and exhibition matches.
On February 18, 2022, Fuson joined Crew 2 after most recently representing Forward Madison FC of the USL League One. From 2020-2021, during his time in Madison, Fuson made 33 appearances and tallied three goals.
This year in MLS NEXT Pro action, Fuson has appeared in four matches (three starts), and scored the first goal in Crew 2 history, a 72nd minute tally in a 1-0 win over Chicago Fire FC II on April 3.
Fans in the Columbus area are invited to Away Days at The Pub at Lower.com Field to watch the Crew-Sporting KC match with fellow supporters tonight. The Pub is open to the general public and doors open at 7:30 p.m. ET. Discounted food and drinks will be available for purchase, with the TVs tuned to the match.
