Crew vs. Toronto Match Rescheduled for August 22
Published on August 9, 2012 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Columbus Crew SC News Release
COLUMBUS - Following a request from the Crew organization to provide its players the opportunity to attend Kirk Urso's funeral this Saturday in the Chicago, Ill. area, Major League Soccer has rescheduled the match between the Crew and Toronto FC, originally set for Saturday, Aug. 11, at 7:30 p.m., to Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
"It is important for us to honor Kirk's memory by attending his funeral," said Crew captain Chad Marshall. "We are grateful to the League and Toronto FC for allowing us to move the game and for accommodating our request to be there for Kirk and his family."
Crew Stadium gates will open at 6 p.m., and all tickets for Saturday's match will be honored on August 22. Fans with conflicts or questions about utilizing their tickets on August 22, should visit www.theCrew.com, for more information.
The Black & Gold 5k & Family Fun Walk presented by OhioHealth will go on as scheduled on Saturday, August 11, at 8 a.m.
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