Craig spent 25 years with the Dispatch covering just about everything here in Columbus and is currently with NHL.com. He's also co-author of the wonderful book Chill Factor: How a Minor-League Hockey Team Changed a City Forever.
00:40 - HEADLINES
► Introduction of Craig Merz
► Talk about Craig's book Chill Factor
► International matches, popularity of the sport
► MLS not taking an international break
► Ideas on how to improve it, change it
► Crew / Dallas playing shorthanded on national cable TV
14:40 - COLUMBUS CREW, NEWS NOTES
► Crew seem more comfortable this year
► Best playoff spot, Crew defense still shaky
► Knockout games, scary.
► McInerney a good pick up if Kamara leaves
► Montreal, Klopas middle of the night firing
► Teams fighting for the playoffs
► A look at the table
► Discussion on Ethan Finlay
34:32 - GENERAL DISCUSSION
► Wil Trapp, his impact on the team (on and off pitch)
► Topic for Merz: Pro sports in Columbus, the future
► Relationship to Ohio State, room for all
► Future of Crew Stadium, decisions need to be made
48:40 - QUICK HIT, WRAP UP
► NASL challenging D1 standards
► Merger at top level? Tiered? What coming
► How would a suit impact US Soccer / MLS / SUM
Thank you again to Craig Merz for joining the show!
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