Chad Barson | Director of Operations | Ohio State Men's Soccer

Chad Barson

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Director of Operations

Chad Barson is in his fourth season as the director of operations for the Ohio State men’s soccer program. Barson, a native of Columbus, was a member of Columbus Crew SC from 2013-16 and helped the team to the MLS Cup Final in 2015.

“I had the pleasure of working with Chad on our U17 national team,” Brian Maisonneuve said. “Chad was a fantastic player and had a tremendous career at Akron and with the Columbus Crew. Chad is a true professional on and off the field. His character and values are what sets him apart. He is a tremendous role model and will teach our student-athletes how to be successful in life. We’re so happy to have Chad on staff.”

A decorated soccer player throughout his playing days, Barson most recently played in the Swedish Football Association at FC Linkoping City in 2017 and made 25 starts. Prior to his time overseas, the talented defender was one of Columbus’ first Homegrown player signings, and played in 50 games with 33 starts, collecting a combined 3,160 minutes in the Crew’s backline in four seasons.

Barson played collegiately at the University of Akron appearing and starting in all but two matches of his college career (93 of 95 games) in four seasons for the Zips. He was a part of the 2010 National Championship team. A two-time captain, Barson earned NSCAA First Team All-America honors in 2012 during his senior campaign. Barson also was a member of multiple U.S. national teams, including U-14s, U-15s, U-17s, U-18s and U-20s. Barson graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Honor’s College with a degree in biology in 2012. Barson was an All-State selection at Olentangy High School in 2008.

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