It smells like the regular season!

Columbus Crew SC returned to the home land for the first time in a few weeks and trained at the club's EAS Training Center for the first time since the end of 2015.

Over the last portion of training that the media members on hand were allowed to watch, the Black & Gold took part in 8 v. 8 drills. Everyone who should be present was in attendance including forward Kei Kamara who continues to look for an improved contract.

Following the conclusion of training, many of the players remained on the field to mess around with penalty kicks and set pieces -- some things don't change -- including a terrible miss from Cedrick Mabwati from the spot.

Head coach Gregg Berhalter, with a fresh tan from Arizona, was quick to head over and speak with those gathered.

Conversation with Berhalter