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Craig Merz

Craig Merz

A 25-year veteran of The Columbus Dispatch, Craig Merz covered the Crew from their inaugural season in 1996 through 2005 but as a lifelong resident of the city, his soccer watching began years before with the Columbus Magic of the American Soccer League. Now a freelance reporter, he's been back on the Crew beat for MLSsoccer.com since 2008. He also works for the Associated Press covering Ohio State¹s football and basketball teams; Columbus Monthly magazine; Buckeyes Sports Bulletin and Columbus Examiner as well as co-authoring a book on the Columbus Chill minor league hockey team.

CRAIG MERZ

Federico Higuain kicks Richard Eckersley (ball's behind you, dude)
Recap: Gaven, Higuain lead Crew to 2-1 win over Toronto
Wed, 08/22/2012
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Federico Higuain (center)
Warzycha hints at starting role for Higuain against Toronto
Crew boss hopes to squeeze maximum impact from new DP
Tue, 08/21/2012
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Federico Higuain (center)
Crew View: Tiebreakers present challenges for Columbus
Warzycha on new rule: "We have to score more goals"
Mon, 08/20/2012
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Federico Higuain celebrates with Crew teammates
Higuain leaves strong impressions after debut assist
Argentine DP sets up go-ahead goal, nearly wins it in first 45 minutes with Crew
Mon, 08/20/2012
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Higuain could start vs. Dynamo with Crew in need of boost
New Crew Designated Player's role uncertain ahead of clash in Houston
Sat, 08/18/2012
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Federico Higuaín llega a Columbus
El nuevo Jugador Franquicia se incorpora al Crew; empiezan las comparaciones con Schelotto
Thu, 08/16/2012
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Jairo Arrieta points to the sky after scoring the opener against the LA Galaxy
Crew View: Excitement about Arrieta-Higuain partnership
Columbus say their new DP will find the ideal complement in red-hot Arrieta
Thu, 08/16/2012
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Crew's Bliss: New DP Higuain compares well to Schelotto
Crew don't discourage Schletto comparisons as DP introduced
Thu, 08/16/2012
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Columbus Crew moment of silence for Kirk Urso
Most poignant moment in Crew's draw comes postgame
Columbus battle to draw vs. LA, but most poignant moment comes from Urso family
Wed, 08/15/2012
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Chris Birchall and Sean Franklin
Recap: Arrieta, Keane trade goals in emotional return
Wed, 08/15/2012
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Crew come together ahead of emotional return to field
Teams will watch Urso memorial video from the field before match against Galaxy
Tue, 08/14/2012
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Crew glad game was moved "so we could focus on Kirk"
Columbus thankful TFC game was moved "so we could focus on Kirk"
Mon, 08/13/2012
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Crew MF Kirk Urso
As Crew mourn, soccer comes second to Urso's funeral
As Crew family mourns, soccer comes second to Urso's funeral
Fri, 08/10/2012
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Kirk Urso, 1990-2012
Crew Notes: Team plans to make Urso's funeral and match
Columbus host Toronto on same day as Urso funeral as club awaits DP Higuain to arrive
Thu, 08/09/2012
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Kirk Urso, 1990-2012
Speas on Urso: “It’s not normal ... our leader is gone”
As healing begins, Crew players share their memories of fallen teammate
Thu, 08/09/2012
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Crew hold players-only meeting, prep for life without Urso
Crew ready to put Urso death behind them without leaving fallen teammate behind
Wed, 08/08/2012
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Andy Gruenebaum
Crew take healing step with return to training on Tuesday
Gruenebaum on Urso tragedy: "Playing is the best thing we can do"
Tue, 08/07/2012
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Crew MF Kirk Urso
Urso death apparently "natural," but investigations continue
Investigations to continue in death of Crew midfielder; Columbus players grieve together
Mon, 08/06/2012
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Kirk Urso, 1990-2012
Crew y la MLS lamentan la muerte de Kirk Urso
Columbus Crew y la Major League Soccer lamentan la muerte de Kirk Urso
Mon, 08/06/2012
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Crew MF Kirk Urso
Gone too soon: Crew players, staff share memories of Urso
Finlay: “He was a one of a kind and that’s why I’m going to miss him.”
Sun, 08/05/2012
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