Midfielder Emmanuel Ekpo made his return to the Crew line-up last Saturday (Sept. 6), coming on as a substitute for Guillermo Barros Schelotto in the 4-0 victory over New England. Ekpo returned to the Crew last week after enjoying several days in his native Nigeria celebrating the Eagles’ silver medal performance in the Olympics. Congratulations go out to Emmanuel (Nigeria) and fellow Crew Olympian Robbie Rogers (U.S.), for their participation in the 2008 Beijing Olympics; the Black & Gold was well represented.

Click below for Robbie’s memories of his Olympic Opening Ceremonies experience as well as an exclusive photo of Emmanuel posing with his well-earned Olympic hardware.

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