Do you know the name Freddy Garcia? You should. He scored the goal that won the Crew our first trophy - the US Open Cup in 2002.
From a 9 minute video about his legacy on YouTube:
“Like a storm that illuminated the coast. Brief in time, but intense, leaving a bright mark. Freddy had transformed his left foot into lightning which broke through defenses and ignited hopes. He became a symbol that a Guatemalan could shine outside his homeland.”
Current Columbus goalkeeper, Nico Hagen, was born in Guatemala City - less than 200 miles from Freddy’s birthplace.
Nico was 8 years old when Freddy made history, but he became a star at Municipal following in Freddy’s footsteps just 7 years after Freddy left the team.
Do you want to be a part of history?? Tickets are less than $29 right now.
Let’s pack the stadium!