MLS Columbus Crew SC

Crew Weekly News & Notes

Published on August 8, 2007 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Columbus Crew SC News Release


COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Crew returns to action on Saturday (Aug. 11) in Frisco, Texas, when it will take on Western Conference-rival FC Dallas at Pizza Hut Park. Columbus (6-5-8, 26 pts.) is coming off a spirited 0-0 draw at Chicago Saturday at TOYOTA Park, and is fourth in the Eastern Conference standings, just three points out of second and seven points behind East-leading New England.

Saturday's match, which kicks off at 8:30 p.m. (ET), will be televised nationally on Fox Soccer Channel and shown at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar on Bethel Road (5240 Bethel Centre Mall), the Crew's "Official Away Game Headquarters." It can also be heard live locally in English on 610 WTVN (PLEASE NOTE STATION CHANGE) and on-line on TheCrew.com and MLSNet.com, with Dwight Burgess calling all the action, as well as in Spanish on Radio Sol WXOL 1550-AM.

FC Dallas, second in the Western Conference at 10-6-3, 33 pts., is coming off a 1-0 win over Colorado on Saturday. The Crew and Dallas meet for the first of two times this season and the only time in North Texas. They will meet again in Columbus on Oct. 6, in the Crew's regular-season home finale.

COLUMBUS CREW at FC Dallas

Saturday, August 12 - 8:30 p.m. (ET) at Pizza Hut Park

National Television: Fox Soccer Channel; Local Television: N/A

Crew Radio: 610 WTVN (English); Radio Sol WXOL 1550-AM (Spanish)

Crew Webcasts: TheCrew.com and MLSNet.com (English)

STANDING-ROOM TICKETS CURRENTLY ON SALE FOR SEPT. 30 GAME VS. L.A.

Crew Stadium's permanent and auxiliary seating have been sold in their entirety for the Crew's Sept. 30 match against the Los Angeles Galaxy, but standing-room-only tickets are still available to help accommodate the extraordinary demand for tickets, which is being driven primarily by the anticipated appearance of global superstar David Beckham. Those tickets are being sold as part of a $60 three-game package that also includes a ticket to any other two games. Orders are being accepted at www.TheCrew.com and 614-447-CREW.

FEATURING MOSTLY GAME-WORN JERSEYS, CSF's ‘SOCCER AID V' AUCTIONS ARE UNDERWAY

The Crew Soccer Foundation announced today that the on-line auctions for "Soccer Aid V," a unique, adrenaline-loaded fund-raiser, have gone live at "MLS Auctions." The exciting program capitalizes on soccer fans' passion for the sport to raise money for charity through the non-profit arm of Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew, including its primary beneficiary, the Mid-Ohio Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Through its first four years, Soccer Aid has raised more than $25,000 for JDRF. The autographed black game jerseys being auctioned off feature a ‘Soccer Aid V' patch and were worn by the Crew in its match vs. Aston Villa on July 28, marking the first time in the program's five-year history that has been incorporated. In addition to the jersey, winning bidders will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of match day at one-of-a-kind Columbus Crew Stadium, with two Center Circle Club seats to the Crew's game vs. the Chicago Fire on Sept. 8, a Soccer Aid T-shirt, on-field recognition and the opportunity to play a 30-minute scrimmage prior to the Sept. 8 game. At least six jerseys will be up for bids during each of five overlapping week-long bidding periods. "MLS Auctions" can be accessed through CrewSoccerFoundation.org and TheCrew.com.

CREW'S ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP SLATED FOR THURSDAY, AUG. 16

The Crew will hold its annual neighborhood cleanup on Thursday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m., when Crew players and staff, along 25 winners of a contest on The CW on WWHO, will pick up litter just north of Crew Stadium. Keep Columbus Beautiful will once again help guide the cleanup and supply the trash bags, litter grabbers, gloves and other tools, while The CW is partnering in the initiative for the first time. It shot a public service announcement that is currently running, featuring Ezra Hendickson and Danny O'Rourke, promoting both the cleanup and the contest.

(view it here: http://www.wwhotv.com/Global/category.asp?C=98391&nav=menu581_5) Each contest winner will join the cleanup and take home a great prize pack that includes two tickets to the Crew's game vs. D.C. United on Aug. 18. One Grand Prize winner will also receive an autographed Crew soccer ball. Keep Columbus Beautiful is a City of Columbus community improvement program that is a unique arm of the Refuse Collection Division of the Columbus Department of Public Service. The program's mission is to promote and coordinate litter cleanups, graffiti prevention and removal, recycling, and beautification projects.

FIRST ANNUAL CREW 5K TO BE RUN ON SEPT. 8 AT CREW STADIUM

The Crew and Run Wild Racing will present the first annual Columbus Crew 5K on Saturday, Sept. 8. The event will offer a number of unique features, including a free Crew ticket with each paid registration, a course that takes finishers through the Crew players' tunnel and onto the Crew Stadium field and a live awards ceremony at the Crew's game that evening. Every person who registers will receive a ticket to the Crew's game against the Chicago Fire later in the evening on Sept. 8, as well as a high-quality running shirt. Adding to the exciting finish, participants will also have their names broadcast by a Crew public address announcer, with their image displayed on the giant screen in the stadium. Awards including VIP Terrace tickets and team autographed merchandise will be given to the top three male and female finishers as well as the top three finishers in each of nine age categories and a walker division. The run/walk will begin at 9 a.m. at Crew Stadium. Interested runners and walkers can visit www.runwildracing.com to register for the event. Pre-registration is $25 before Sept. 1 and $30 after Sept 1. Race day registration will be available and the cost is $35.

FIFTH ANNUAL COPA VICTORIA TOURNAMENT NEARS COMPLETION

In partnership with Roush Honda, Budweiser and adidas, the Crew's fifth annual Copa Victoria adult Hispanic soccer tournament kicked off on June 16 at the Crew Training Center at Obetz. The 24-team, single-elimination tournament continues on Saturday and concludes with the championship game at Crew Stadium prior to the Crew's game vs. D.C. United on Saturday, Aug. 18. Congole has advanced to the final, with the second finalist to be determined at Saturday's second semifinal match, between CD Aguila and Resto del Mundo, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at Obetz. Team managers and all 480 players from the 24 participating teams were invited to attend the unveiling of the tournament bracket, and were later treated to the Crew's game against Toronto FC along with $10 in food vouchers compliments of Roush Honda, Budweiser and adidas. Tournament standings, pairings, rules and information will be posted on the Crew's official Web site, www.thecrew.com, and in other print media. The winner of the tournament will be awarded the championship trophy at halftime of the Aug. 18 Crew game.

DON'T MISS ‘CREW CORNER' THURSDAYS AT 6 and 6:30 p.m. ON CSN

The Columbus Sports Network (CSN) produces and airs a weekly magazine show dedicated solely to the Crew, called ‘Crew Corner.' Hosted by Dionne Miller, the 30-minute program is refreshed each week with compelling content that is unique and dynamic, including "behind the scenes" perspectives and profiles about players, coaches and team officials; glimpses into the teams' participation in a variety of community and charitable activities; and game and league highlights. Each episode of ‘Crew Corner' will air first on Thursdays at 6 p.m., and be replayed immediately afterward at 6:30 p.m. In addition, every show will be replayed repeatedly at different times throughout the following seven days to make it conveniently available to fans.

CREW TRAINING AND GAME SCHEDULE

(Media availability at the conclusion of training; All times listed Eastern Time)

Wed., 8/8 Training at Obetz, 10 a.m.

Thur., 8/9 Training at Obetz, 10 a.m,

Fri., 8/10 Training at Obetz, 10 a.m.; Depart for Dallas

Sat., 8/11 Game at FC Dallas, Pizza Hut Park, 8:30 p.m. (ET)

Sun., 8/12 Crew Reserves at FC Dallas Reserves, 11 a.m. (ET); Return from Dallas

Mon., 8/13 OFF

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