Columbus Crew SC

I'd been looking forward to photographing the professional soccer team in Columbus, The Crew, for a while now. I remember I never was much of a soccer fan until I shot my first soccer game in high school....being closer to the action like that gave me a whole new respect for the game and I've been a fan since.

Luckily we got a gap of blue skies in between the scheduled game time! Looking forward to going back and trying out a goal remote. Columbus Crew defeated the Chicago Fire 3-1.

Chicago Fire defender Adailton grabs on to Columbus Crew forward Kei Kamara while battling for the ball on July 19, 2015 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus.

Columbus Crew forward Kei Kamara kicks through Chicago Fire offense on July 19, 2015 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus.

Columbus Crew midfielder Ethan Finlay watches his goal attempt against Chicago Fire at Mapfre Stadium on July 19, 2015 in Columbus.

Columbus Crew defender Kei Kamara steals the ball from Chicago Fire defender Patrick Doody at Mapfre Stadium on July 19, 2015 in Columbus.

Columbus Crew forward Kei Kamara celebrates his goal during the first half of the Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire game on July 19, 2015 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus.

Chicago Fire defender Adaílton dos Santos Filho chases the ball against Columbus Crew midfielder Ethan Finlay on July 19, 2015 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus.

Columbus Crew midfielder Mohammed Saeid takes a hard fall in the second half of the game against Chicago Fire on July 19, 2015 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus.

Columbus Crew defender Tyson Wahl kicks the ball through the arm of Chicago Fire defender Matt Polster at the game on July 19, 2015 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus.

Columbus Crew Tony Tchani kicks the ball past Chicago Fire defense Matt Polster July 19, 2015 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus.

Former Columbus Crew player Frankie Hejduk leads the kids fan section during the game against Chicago Fire on July 19, 2015 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus.

Columbus Crew defender Tyson Wahl kicks the ball across the field against Chicago Fire on July 19, 2015 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus.

Columbus Crew midfielder Ethan Finlay runs toward the crowd after scoring a goal against Chicago Fire in the second half of the game on July 19, 2015 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus.

Columbus Crew midfielder Ethan Finlay celebrates with Kei Kamara after scoring a goal against Chicago Fire in the second half of the game on July 19, 2015 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus.

Columbus Crew fans celebrate after winning the game against Chicago Fire 3-1 on July 19, 2015 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus.