
Columbus Crew Acquires International Roster Slot Via Trade with Sporting Kansas City
January 23, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Columbus Crew SC News Release
COLUMBUS - Columbus Crew today announced that the Club has acquired a 2023 international roster slot from Sporting Kansas City in exchange for $190,000 of General Allocation Money in 2023.
Crew players are currently in South Florida for the first trip of the preseason, where the Black & Gold will train in Port St. Lucie through Jan. 27. The Crew returns to Columbus and will train in-market from Jan. 28 - Feb. 5, before heading to Fort Lauderdale for the second trip of the preseason (Feb. 6-18).
The Black & Gold are set to open the 2023 MLS season on the road against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday, Feb. 25, and hosts D.C. United for the home opener at Lower.com Field on Saturday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Single-game tickets are now on-sale for the general public and are available here.
Soccer fans looking to experience Crew matches have a number of options as Season Ticket Membership for the 2023 season, which are currently on sale, includes benefits such as a subscription to Apple TV's MLS Season Pass, exclusive, member-only events, a discount at the Crew Shop, monthly, interest free payment plans, the ability to purchase discounted parking, pre-sale access to all events at Lower.com Field, Historic Crew Stadium and FirstEnergy Stadium, and a dedicated account manager and service representative. Fans interested in purchasing Season Ticket Memberships are encouraged to call 614-447-2739, email seasontickets@columbuscrew.com, or visit www.columbuscrew.com/tickets/memberships to get connected with a Season Ticket Member representative.
TRANSACTION: Columbus Crew acquires 2023 international roster slot from Sporting Kansas City in exchange for $190,000 of General Allocation Money in 2023.
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