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Columbus Crew re-sign veteran goalkeeper Evan Bush, marking first offseason signing
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The Crew have re-signed veteran goalkeeper Evan Bush to a one-year contract following the expiration of his previous contract at the end of the 2024 season.
"I am excited to return for 2025 with a group that is hungry to continue the momentum we have built in recent years," Bush said in a statement. "I look forward to seeing how high this group can go in the coming season."
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Bush, 38, was traded to Columbus from the Vancouver Whitecaps in December 2020 and most recently signed a one-year contract with the Crew following the club's 2023 MLS Cup victory.
May 24, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Crew goalkeeper Evan Bush (24) moves out of net with the ball during the first half of the U.S. Open Cup match against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch
In April, Bush suffered a left broken arm while starting against Real Salt City. Bush was on track to return near the end of June, but rebroke his arm, requiring surgery and keeping him sidelined until the MLS Cup playoffs.
Prior to the injury, Bush started two games and recorded eight saves.
This marks the Crew's first offseason signing of this year, with MLS free agency starting on Dec. 12.
More: Columbus Crew roster decisions: A rundown of who is returning, leaving this offseason
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Midfielder Alex Matan, who is the only other player who's contract expired this year with no additional options, announced he would be departing from the club via social media in November.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: MLS news: Evan Bush re-signs with Columbus Crew for 2025 season
