Columbus Crew SC confirm one additional positive COVID-19 test; six players return to training

Columbus Crew SC have confirmed one additional positive COVID-19 test involving a player.


No additional confirmed positives for players or staff were returned following two days of testing results on Monday and additional testing results returned Tuesday night. The club also confirmed six players who previously tested positive and were not medically cleared to compete in previous rounds of the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, have now been cleared to resume training this week ahead of their MLS Cup showdown against the Seattle Sounders Saturday (8:30 pm ET | TV & streaming info) at MAPFRE Stadium.


The club will continue to administer COVID-19 testing each day this week. Individuals who return an initial positive result self-isolate under a strict and detailed protocol and extensive contact tracing takes place. 


The team has restricted indoor access to the facility for players to limit interaction to on-field training, with the team scheduled to train Wednesday through Friday. The Crew will provide an additional testing update on Thursday.