Crew statement on Sigi Schmid's status

Published on December 10, 2008 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Columbus Crew SC News Release

Columbus Crew President & General Manager Mark McCullers issued the following statement on Sigi Schmid's status as Crew head coach:

"Sigi Schmid has formally declined our last contract offer and will not be returning as head coach of the Columbus Crew. Sigi was the ideal person to turn around our competitive program and create a championship mentality within our club. As a result, we are well positioned moving forward and toward continued success. We respect his desire to seek the next challenge and wish him nothing but the best."

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