The Crew will welcome back former midfielder Ross Paule tonight and recognize him at a pregame ceremony for his service to the club and many contributions and accomplishments in Black & Gold. Columbus takes on New York tonight at Crew Stadium at 8 p.m.
Paule spent two active seasons with the Crew (2003-04) and a third trying to come back from the concussions that would ultimately end his career prematurely in 2005. The club?s MVP in 2003 and a vital cog in the 2004 Supporters Shield-winning team, he appeared in 50 games for the Crew and tallied 11 goals and nine assists.
