MLS Columbus Crew SC

Columbus Crew SC Advances to Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern

Published on October 28, 2017 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Columbus Crew SC News Release


Contact: Tim Miller, 614-447-4176 Carlos Mojica, 614-447-4203

COLUMBUS - By virtue of defeating Atlanta United FC on penalty kicks (3-1) on Thursday night, Columbus Crew SC advances to the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals and is set to face New York City FC in a two-legged aggregate goal series. Crew SC is set to host New York City FC on Tuesday, October 31 at 8:00 p.m. ET at MAPFRE Stadium. Tuesday's match is set to be televised nationally on ESPN. The match will also air locally on the radio on CD102.5 FM in English and on La Mega 103.1 FM in Spanish.

Tickets for the First Leg of Crew SC's Eastern Conference Semifinal match-up are now on sale as part of the Pay As We Play Plan for playoff matches, which includes tickets to each potential match held at MAPFRE Stadium through the Eastern Conference Championship. Crew SC Season Ticket Members, 10-Match Plan holders and the general public each have the option to purchase the Pay As We Play Plan for playoff matches at a discounted rate from single-match pricing with the flexibility of only being charged for matches once they are guaranteed to be played. Single-match tickets are also available and can be purchased at ColumbusCrewSC.com .

PAY AS WE PLAY PLAN INFO:

This is the 12th time in club history that Crew SC has reached the Audi MLS Cup Conference Semifinals. This is also the third time in four seasons under Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter the Black & Gold have reached the same stage, having previously achieved this in 2014 and 2015. In 2015, the last time Crew SC reached the Conference Semifinals, the Black & Gold defeated the Montreal Impact over two legs on a 4-3 aggregate score en route to winning the Eastern Conference Championship and reaching the 2015 MLS Cup.

Crew SC posted a home record of 12-3-2 during the 2017 MLS regular season, setting a new club record for most home wins in a single regular season. Similarly, the Black & Gold finished the regular season on a 10-match unbeaten streak with a record of 6-0-4 dating back to a 3-1 home victory over the Chicago Fire on August 12. Following tonight's victory over Atlanta United FC, Columbus is undefeated in 11 consecutive matches.

The Black & Gold faced New York City FC twice during the 2017 MLS regular season, losing 3-2 at MAPFRE Stadium on April 29 and playing to a 2-2 draw at Citi Field in Crew SC's regular-season finale on October 22. Should Crew SC defeat New York City FC on aggregate goals over the two legs of the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs Semifinals, the Black & Gold would advance to the Eastern Conference Championship.

For more information on the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs, head to MLSSoccer.com

MEDIA CREDENTIALING NOTE: MAPFRE Stadium season-long credential s for the 2017 MLS season will be accepted for this Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals match and all 2017 MAPFRE Stadium media and venue policies remain in place for this match. Members of the media that have been issued full-season credentials and plan to cover the match must RSVP to Crew SC Communications Manager Carlos Mojica ( CMojica@columbuscrewsc.com ) by 8:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 29. All single-match credential applications must be submitted to Carlos Mojica ( CMojica@columbuscrewsc.com ) by 8:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 29.

NOTE TO MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA COVERING COLUMBUS CREW SC

When discussing the organization and the team, please reference the club as "Columbus Crew SC" on first reference as "Crew SC" is an appropriate secondary reference. Both references are singular subjects, while the tertiary reference "Black & Gold," with the ampersand, is plural. Please note: we no longer use "Columbus Crew" or "The Crew" in our terminology of the club and "The Crew SC" is also not applicable. Our home venue is now known as MAPFRE Stadium and MAPFRE must be in all caps. (MAPFRE Stadium is pronounced "MAH-fray Stadium"). The club's training facility is now known as the EAS Training Center at Obetz. If you have brand terminology or badge questions - or need the updated badge and wordmark for your archives - please reach out to a member of Crew SC Communications.

Website: ColumbusCrewSC.com | Twitter: @ColumbusCrewSC | Instagram: @ColumbusCrewSC | Hashtag: #CrewSC | Facebook.com/columbuscrewsc | Snapchat: ColumbusCrewSC | Google+: +columbuscrewsc | Stadium: MAPFRE Stadium | Training Facility: EAS Training Center at Obetz

ABOUT COLUMBUS CREW SC

Columbus Crew SC (Soccer Club) is the first club in Major League Soccer and in 2015, Crew SC was crowned MLS Eastern Conference Champions in the organization's 20th season. Owned and operated by Precourt Sports Ventures (PSV), it won its first MLS Cup championship in 2008 and also won the 2002 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup as well as MLS Supporters' Shield titles in 2004, 2008 and 2009. The 2017 campaign is the Black & Gold's 19th season at historic MAPFRE Stadium -- the first soccer-specific stadium in the United States - where the club set single-season sellout records and hosted the 2015 MLS Cup. The club was purchased by PSV on July 29, 2013 as part of the privately held investment and management firm's sports and entertainment business enterprise.

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