Return of starters spells less time for some Crew
The Crew (7-10-6, 27 points) will soon be as close to full strength as they’re going to get the rest of the season. It won’t be long before all six starters missing from the lineup should be at full fitness, barring any setbacks.
That inevitably means there will be fewer minutes available for the players who received more playing time due to injuries and international call-ups. But Miguel Berry seized his opportunity and will continue to be rewarded with playing time.
“I think a few guys have been handed jobs because of the injuries and not had to earn them,” coach Caleb Porter said. “Six, seven guys I feel really good about, but we need to get healthy, we need to get some more quality into the team, and fortunately we’re going to have that next week.”
Center back Josh Williams immediately improved the defense as he returned for his first game since June 19 in