Columbus Crew 2 Signs Three Players
March 18, 2022 - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
Columbus Crew 2 News Release
COLUMBUS - Columbus Crew 2 today announced that it has signed defender Mohamed Farsi, along with forwards Coleman Gannon and Jacen Russell-Rowe to MLS NEXT Pro professional contracts pending league and federation approval. Contract terms were not disclosed.
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Farsi, 22, joins Crew 2 following time with Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League, where he played from 2020-2021. The Canadian defender made 38 appearances for Calvary FC across all competitions, registering two goals and five assists. In 2020, he was recognized as the Best Under-21 Canadian Player of the Year at the Canadian Premier League Awards. Prior to his time with Cavalry FC, the midfielder spent the 2019 season with Algerian side AS Ain M'Lila. At the international level, Farsi has represented the Canada Under-23 Men's National Team. He has also earned two caps with the Canada Futsal National Team.
Mohamed Farsi (left) and Coleman Gannon (right) at the North Market. As part of Crew 2's commitment to the community, the team's player announcements photo highlight different spots throughout Columbus.
Gannon signs with the Black & Gold after playing two seasons with Atlanta United 2 in the USL Championship. The 19-year-old forward made 22 appearances for Atlanta United 2, scoring three goals and providing two assists. Gannon spent four years with the Atlanta United Academy from 2018-2021.
Jacen Russell-Rowe at the Scioto Mile. As part of Crew 2's commitment to the community, the team's player announcement photos highlight different spots throughout Columbus.
Russell-Rowe most recently played for the University of Maryland from 2020-2021, making 26 appearances. scoring four goals and tallying five assists. The 19-year-old made one appearance for Toronto FC II of USL League One during the 2019 season. A product of the Toronto FC Academy, Russell-Rowe was a nominee for the Canadian Youth International Player in 2019. At the international level, the forward has represented the Canada U-17 Men's National Team, including playing at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil, where he scored two goals in three appearances.
Crew 2 kicks off the 2022 MLS NEXT Pro regular season on the road against Inter Miami CF II at DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday, March 26 at 6:00 p.m. The match will be available via live stream on mlsnextpro.com. Ticketing information for the 2022 season will be announced next week.
TRANSACTION: Columbus Crew 2 signs defender Mohamed Farsi, along with forwards Coleman Gannon and Jacen Russell-Row to MLS NEXT Pro professional contracts on March 18, 2022.
Name: Mohamed Farsi
Pronunciation: MUH -ham-UHD far-see
Position: Defender
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 152
Born: December 16, 1999 in Montreal, Canada
Hometown: Montreal, Canada
Nationality: Canadian
Acquired: Signed by Columbus Crew 2 on March 18, 2022
Name: Coleman Gannon
Pronunciation: COLE-man GAN-non
Position: Forward
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 147
Born: November 21, 2002 in Atlanta, Georgia
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Nationality: United States
Acquired: Signed by Columbus Crew 2 on March 18, 2022
Name: Jacen Russell-Rowe
Pronunciation: JAY-sen RUS-sel ROW
Position: Forward
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 176
Born: September 13, 2002 in Toronto, Canada
Hometown: Brampton, Canada
Nationality: Canada
Acquired: Signed by Columbus Crew 2 on March 18, 2022
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