MLS Columbus Crew SC

Crew Returns To Action At Home This Saturday Night vs. New England

Published on August 26, 2002 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Columbus Crew SC News Release


COLUMBUS, Ohio - Halfway through a 12-day hiatus, The Crew looks toward its return to league action this Saturday, Aug. 31, at Crew Stadium. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

The game can be heard live in English on 103.9, The New Eagle, around the state on the Crew Radio Network and across the globe on TheCrew.com, with the "Voice of The Crew" Dwight Burgess behind the radio microphone. It will also air live on the radio in Spanish, with Alejandro Flores and Marcelo Carrera calling all the action.

The Crew stayed sharp during its open weekend by traveling to Wilder, Ky., for an exhibition match against A-League affiliate Cincinnati on Saturday (Aug. 24) and it rode goals from Freddy Garcia and Dante Washington to a 2-0 victory over the Riverhawks.

Columbus (10-10-4, 34 pts.) has won two straight matches and is tied for first place in the Eastern Conference with Chicago. The Revs (8-14-1, 25 pts.) are fourth in the East, on the heels of a 1-0 win at Chicago on Saturday (Aug. 24), and they will play host to Colorado on Wednesday (Aug. 28).

CREW vs. New England Revolution - Saturday, August 31 7:30 p.m. (ET) - Columbus Crew Stadium
ENGLISH RADIO: 103.9, The New Eagle - SPANISH RADIO: 1580 WVKO-AM
ENGLISH WEBCAST: www.TheCrew.com, www.eagle1039.com

Saturday's full slate will also feature Chuck Gillespie Singing Anthem and the Ohio Corn Marketers

Christian pop singing group Avalon will be at Crew Stadium this Saturday (Aug. 31) to play a pregame concert, prior to The Crew's 7:30 p.m. match against the New England Revolution. Gates will open at 5 p.m. that evening and Avalon will take the Crew Kicker Plaza stage at 5:30. The 90-minute concert is being promoted by 104.9 WCVO and 92.7 JoyFM. A ticket to that evening's Crew game is required for admission, but there is no additional charge. For more information, call 614-447-CREW.

The finals of The Crew's Karaoke Contest will also be held prior to Saturday's game, in the Stadium Club tent, and the winner will be recognized at halftime.

NewsCenter's Chuck Gillespie will sing the National Anthem just prior to kickoff. He will be the fourth and final local media celebrity to do the honors this season, joining: Stacy McKay, of Sunny 95's "Dino and Stacy" morning show (June 15); NBC 4 news anchor Cabot Rae (July 6); and Channel 10 morning anchor Chuck Strickler (July 24).

Popular Nickelodeon network cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants will also be in attendance on Saturday, as will five-time IHRA Funny Car World Champion Mark Thomas and his car, in conjunction with the Ohio Corn Marketers. The OCM will also have a corn climbing wall on the Crew Kicker Plaza.

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