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Columbus Crew sign midfielder Tristan Brown to homegrown contract
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The Crew signed homegrown midfielder Tristan Brown to a three-year contract with team options for 2029 and 2030.
"Tristan's signing is a proud moment for our entire club," Crew general manager Issa Tall said in a statement. "It's a reflection of his consistent effort since joining our academy, as well as our academy staff's dedication to developing players throughout our pathway."
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Brown , who turned 17 in October, is the second-youngest player to sign a homegrown contract with the Crew. Ben Swanson was five months younger than Brown when given a homegrown deal in 2015.
Crew midfielder Tristan Brown kicks the ball against New York City on March 22.
Brown made his MLS debut in March, entering the Crew's scoreless draw against New York City FC as a substitution in the 73rd minute.
Brown joined the Crew's academy system in 2022 and started playing for the organization's MLS NEXT Pro team, Crew 2 , in 2023. Brown appeared 29 games across three seasons with Crew 2, recording two goals and one assist.
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Brown's signing brings the Crew's roster to 27 players.
This story was updated to correct for spelling.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew sign Tristan Brown to homegrown contract
