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Columbus Crew extend goalkeeper Patrick Schulte's contract
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The Crew have extended the contract of goalkeeper Patrick Schulte through 2027 with a club option for 2028.
Schulte, 23, signed with the Crew after being drafted in the first round of the 2022 MLS SuperDraft. In his first season as a starter, Schulte was in goal throughout Columbus' 2023 MLS Cup title run.
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"This contract extension is a testament to the hard work and dedication he puts forth every day, and reflects our belief in his growth and the key role he plays for the team," Crew general manager Issa Tall said in a statement.
He is coming off a career year in terms of shutouts (10) and goals against average (1.07).
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Schulte was the starting goalkeeper for Team USA , recording minutes in every game. Schulte helped lead Team USA to their best performance in men's soccer since 2000, making it to the quarterfinals before being eliminated 4-0 by Morocco.
Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte recorded career bests in shutouts (10) and goals against average (1.07) last season.
The Crew picked up Schulte's club option for this season. Prior to signing his new deal, this would have marked the end of Schulte's contract.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew extend contract of Patrick Schulte through 2027
