July 2, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Columbus Crew SC News Release
COLUMBUS – MLS NEXT today announced that Crew Academy forward Chase Adams and midfielder Tristan Brown have been selected to take part in the third annual MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate. MLS NEXT also advised on the selection of the coaching staff for both East and West teams, selecting Columbus Crew director of player development Dan Lock to lead the East.
The game will showcase North America’s top young players in an East vs. West matchup at Historic Crew Stadium on Tuesday, July 23 at 11:30 a.m. ET and stream live on MLSSoccer.com. Admission to the game is free, as fans in Columbus can watch the future stars of MLS take center stage during MLS All-Star week. Fans are highly encouraged to park in the VIP lot (near Gate 4 and 5) and G Lot, and more information on parking directions can be found HERE.
MLS NEXT and Allstate will provide the players with unique opportunities during MLS All-Star Week, which will include a full slate of programming events and activities in advance of the match. The players will be fully immersed in MLS All-Star Week festivities, which include team training, the All-Star Skills Challenge presented by AT&T on July 23, and the MLS All-Star Game on July 24. Each MLS NEXT All-Star team will also conduct their own training sessions leading up to their match on Tuesday morning.
Adams joined the Crew Academy in January of 2023, at the U-15 level. Adams was selected to compete with the U-15 United States Youth National Team in the 2023 U-15 Concacaf Championships, where the United States were ultimately crowned champions. In the Final, Adams recorded a brace in the 4-2 win over Mexico. In 2024, Adams signed an MLS NEXT Pro Amateur Agreement with Columbus Crew 2 where he has logged five goals, one assist, and 647 minutes through 10 appearances, leading the squad in goals so far this season.
Brown, a member of the Crew Academy since August of 2022, signed an Amateur Agreement with Crew 2 ahead of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season, and has logged 648 minutes through 10 appearances. Internationally, Brown has taken part in the U-17 USYNT camp in October of 2023 in Portland, OR and in March of 2024 in West Palm Beach, FL.
Lock joined the Club in June 2022 as the Head of Individual Development and Coaching for the Columbus Crew and Crew Academy. In 2023, Lock was elevated to the role of Director of Player Development. In his time with the Club, Lock has…
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