Columbus Crew Signs Aidan Morris to Multi-Year Contract Extension

April 12, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Columbus Crew SC News Release

COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew has signed Homegrown midfielder Aidan Morris to a multi-year contract extension through the 2026 season, the club announced today. The 21-year-old Crew Academy product and 2020 MLS Cup champion is currently in his fourth season with the Black & Gold.

“We are thrilled that Aidan will remain a part of the Black & Gold for years to come,” said Columbus Crew President & General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko. “Aidan is an exciting young player who has quickly established himself as one of the most talented and hardest working players in MLS. As someone who developed in our Academy system, Aidan truly embodies the values of the Crew, always generous with his time to be available for all our staff and players at the Club. While he shares in our ambitions on the pitch, he is equally committed off of it, volunteering in the community and enjoying time with our supporters. Securing his long-term future was a priority for the Club, and we are pleased that we were able to reach this multi-year extension as we know Aidan will play a crucial role in our club in 2023 and beyond.”

“Beyond blessed to sign my second contract with the Columbus Crew,” said Crew midfielder Aidan Morris. “From the staff to all the players I’ve gotten the opportunity to share the field with, thank you for your constant belief in me. My job here is far from finished. With that being said, the goal won’t change. I will always strive to achieve much more and to reward our amazing fans for their constant support! Thank you, Columbus.”

Morris has started all seven of the Crew’s matches to start the 2023 campaign. He scored his first career MLS goal on March 25, the first in the team’s 6-1 victory over Atlanta United. The following match, he tallied a brace in the Crew’s 4-0 win over Real Salt Lake on April 1. His three goals are tied for ninth in MLS and tied for second on the club (forward Lucas Zelarayán, four). At Toronto FC on March 11, Morris found defender Jimmy Medranda on a through ball in the 75th minute to level the score, 1-1, as the Black & Goal secured a point on the road.

A U.S. Youth International, Morris earned his first senior cap earlier this year, starting for the USMNT and playing all 90 minutes in an international friendly against Serbia on Jan. 25, 2023.

The 21-year old signed a Homegrown contract with the Crew on Jan. 14, 2020. He made his MLS debut on July 11, 2020, entering in…