By Mariana Smithfield
WHO:
Columbus Crew
*Circle of Honor member/alumnus Frankie Hejduk
*Director of Player Engagement Dante Washington
*Alumnus Duncan Oughton
Crew supporters
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 16
Gates open: 7 p.m.
Match broadcast: 8:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Chase Plaza
Lower.com Field
96 Columbus Crew Way
Columbus, Ohio 43212
WHAT:
The Columbus Crew are hosting supporters for an immersive watch party at Lower.com Field’s Chase Plaza for their road match at Nashville SC’s Geodis Park on Wednesday, July 16 [8:30 p.m. ET / MLS Season Pass on Apple TV / Alt 105.7 FM / iHeartRadio app (English); La Mega 103.1 FM, 107.1 FM / La Mega app (Spanish)]. Gates open at 7 p.m., and free tickets to the event are available now on the Crew website.
As part of the festivities and to celebrate the Crew’s 30th season, local artist Miss Birdy is creating a special mural that will be finished at the watch party. Circle of Honor member Frankie Hejduk will be in attendance to help with the ribbon cutting for the mural. He will then be joined by Crew Director of Player Engagement Dante Washington and alumnus Duncan Oughton to take photos with supporters.
The watch party will also include special giveaways, a DJ, yard games, a Schmidt’s food truck and more.
Following Wednesday’s match at Nashville SC, the Black & Gold return to Lower.com Field to host D.C. United on Saturday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at coumbuscrew.com/tickets.
ABOUT COLUMBUS CREW
Columbus Crew is the first club in Major League Soccer. The Crew is operated by Haslam Sports Group and the Edwards Family. The Club has won three MLS Cup championships in 2008, 2020 and 2023, one Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2002, MLS Supporters’ Shield titles in 2004, 2008 and 2009, the Campeones Cup in 2021, and Leagues Cup in 2024. The 2025 campaign is the Crew’s 30th season in MLS as well as the Club’s fourth full season at Lower.com Field.
Website: ColumbusCrew.com | Twitter: @ColumbusCrew | Instagram: @ColumbusCrew | Hashtag: #Crew96 | Facebook.com/columbuscrew | App: ColumbusCrew.com/app | Stadium: Lower.com Field | Training Facility: OhioHealth Performance Center
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