The 2005 Columbus Crew season was the club's 10th season of existence and their 10th consecutive season in Major League Soccer, the top flight of soccer in the United States. The first match of the season was on April 2 against Los Angeles Galaxy. It was the fifth season under head coach Greg Andrulis who was replaced by interim head coach Robert Warzycha on July 16.
Roster
- As of September 28, 2005
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Non-competitive
Preseason
The Crew started preseason at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. They brought in some non-rostered players to camp. These players included Mark Schulte, who would later sign with the team, Lee Morrison from Portland Timbers, Mira Mupier who previously played for Charlotte 49ers, Ricky Charles who previously played for USC Spartanburg Rifles, Chris Robinson from Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Ryan Mack from Syracuse Salty Dogs who was previously rostered by Columbus in 2003. The Crew then went to Spain to participate in the La Manga Cup where they played teams from Norway. After this they traveled to Virginia Beach, VA and Charleston, SC for the Carolina Challenge Cup. For these games they brought in Taylor Graham and Denny Clanton on trial.
Midseason
Competitive
MLS
Standings
Eastern Conference
Overall table
Results summary
Source: MLS standings
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference
Results by round
Match results
MLS Cup Playoffs
The Columbus Crew failed to qualify for the playoffs in this season.
U.S. Open Cup
Reserve League
Overall table
Match results
Statistics
Appearances and goals
Under "Apps" for each section, the first number represents the number of starts, and the second number represents appearances as a substitute.
Disciplinary record
Clean sheets
Reserve League Statistics
Appearances and goals
Under "Apps" for each section, the first number represents the number of starts, and the second number represents appearances as a substitute.
Disciplinary record
Clean sheets
Transfers
In
Loan in
Out
MLS Draft picks
Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. Only those who are signed to a contract will be listed as transfers in. The picks for the Columbus Crew are listed below:
Awards
References
