Crew unveil new ‘Goosebumps’ black jersey with spooky inspiration

Orri Benatar

8 months ago

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Crew revealed its new black jerseys that are inspired by a spooky book series written by a central Ohio native.

The new road jerseys, titled the “Goosebumps kit”, divert from the traditional gold accents on previous Crew black jerseys for a more neon, glow-in-the-dark yellow with slime seeping through the jersey. The inspiration comes from the “Goosebumps” book series, written by Bexley-native and Ohio State graduate R.L. Stine.

This also marks the first Crew jersey to have the three stars representing MLS Cup titles all in one line. MLS rules have defending champions have a larger silver star above any others already on the club crest.

GALLERY: New Crew black jersey

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Crew said this is the first UV-activated kit in MLS history with the slime activating under UV lights. As is typically the case, the “Goosebumps” kit will be worn for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. The gold home jersey unveiled last year will be worn this season before a new gold kit is revealed for 2026.

GALLERY: Columbus Crew black kits through the years

COLUMBUS, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 21: Christian Ramirez #17 of the Columbus Crew celebrates a goal in the second half against the Orlando City at Lower.com Field on September 21, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Columbus Crew SC midfielder Lucas Zelarayán (10) runs after the ball during an MLS soccer match against the Philadelphia Union, Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)

COLUMBUS, OH – AUGUST 31: Youness Mokhtar #34 of Columbus Crew SC during MLS regular season game action between the Chicago Fire and the Columbus Crew SC on August 31, 2019, at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

29 NOV 2015: Columbus Crew midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) during the second half of the MLS Eastern Conference Championship game being played at Red Bull Arena in Harrison,NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire) (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 24: Robbie Rogers #18 of the Columbus Crew controls the ball against the Los Angeles Galaxy on September 24, 2011 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

SEATTLE – MAY 30: Danny O’Rourke #5 of the Columbus Crew dribbles the ball during the match against the Seattle Sounders FC at Qwest Field on May 30, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

COLUMBUS, OH – JULY 7: Crew midfielder Guillermo Barros Schelotto July 7, 2007 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The Crew won the game 2-0. (Photo by Greg Bartram/MLS/WireImage)

CARSON, CA – MAY 25: Pablo Chinchilla #27 of the Los Angeles Galaxy heads the ball over Knox Cameron #29 of the Columbus Crew during the second half of their MLS game at Home Depot Center May 25, 2005 in Carson, California. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

COLUMBUS, OH – APRIL 5: Ross Paule #16 of the Columbus Crew kicks the ball past Tyrone Marshall #14 of the Los Angeles Galaxy on April 5, 2003 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The Galaxy tied the Crew 1-1. (Photo by Thomas E. Witte/Getty Images)

16 Jun 2001: John Harkes #7 of the Columbus Crew dribbles down field during the match against the Tampa Bay Mutiny at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The Crew defeated the Mutiny 6-1. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Tom Pidgeon/ALLSPORT

29 Mar 1998: Brian Maisonneuve #10 of the Columbus Crew looks on during a game against the Dallas Burn at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. The Burn defeated the Crew 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport

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Columbus begins its season next Saturday at Lower.com Field against the Chicago Fire at 7:30 p.m. The new black jersey will be donned for the first road game on March 1 at the New England Revolution.