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Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images After an emotional 2-2 draw last Wednesday night against Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions League, the Columbus Crew had to travel all the way to scorching hot Florida where the team was fatigued. The second Major League Soccer match in 2021 for the Black & Gold ended 0-0 against CF Montreal with the “hosts” outshooting the Crew 20-3 in another poor offensive showing. Here is what we learned in a rather lethargic and unexciting scoreless draw in Fort Lauderdale. Defensive depth is strong The Crew’s depth has been tested early with a congested schedule and a handful of early-season injuries. While the offense hasn’t clicked at the level expected, the defensive performances have carried over from last year immediately in league play with another new combination of defenders. ....
CINCINNATI – FC Cincinnati have acquired Costa Rica international defender Ronald Matarrita (pronounced MAT-a-ree-ta) from New York City FC in exchange for $500,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM). FC Cincinnati could send an additional $100,000 in General Allocation Money if Matarrita reaches certain performance incentives. Following the acquisition, the Orange and Blue have signed Matarrita to a multi-year contract extension. As a U.S. Permanent Resident, the Costa Rican will occupy a domestic roster spot on FC Cincinnati’s 2021 roster. “We are happy to be able to add Ronald to our team for the 2021 MLS season,” FC Cincinnati General Manager Gerard Nijkamp said. “Not only is he a proven talent within Major League Soccer, his strengths and player profile are a great fit for our playing philosophy at a position of need. We look forward to welcoming Ronald to Cincinnati and integrating him within our club.” ....