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August 22, 2007 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Columbus Crew SC News Release


COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Crew returns to the road for the third time in four weeks Saturday (Aug. 25) when it will take on the defending MLS Cup-champion Houston Dynamo at Robertson Stadium. Columbus (6-7-8, 26 pts.) is coming off a 2-0 setback vs. D.C. United this past Saturday, before a crowd of 21,639 at Crew Stadium, and is currently fifth in the Eastern Conference standings and in possession the No. 8 playoff seed.

Saturday's match, which kicks off at 8:30 p.m. (ET), will be televised live locally on ONN, with Dwight Burgess and Bill McDermott calling all the action and Katie Witham reporting from the sidelines. The game can be heard live in English on 610 WTVN (PLEASE NOTE STATION CHANGE) and on-line on TheCrew.com and MLSNet.com, with Neil Sika behind the microphone, as well as in Spanish on Radio Sol WXOL 1550-AM.

Western Conference-leading Houston (11-7-4, 37 pts.), is coming off a 1-0 win over FC Dallas Sunday at Robertson Stadium that vaulted the Dynamo past the Hoops and into first place.

The Crew and Dynamo meet for the second and final time this season and for the only time at Robertson Stadium. Houston defeated the Crew, 2-1, June 10 at Crew Stadium. Crew forward Alejandro Moreno returns to play in Houston for the first time since the May 9 trade that brought him to Columbus. Moreno, who leads the league in fouls suffered with 60, has been one of the club's key contributors since his acquisition.

COLUMBUS CREW at Houston Dynamo

Saturday, August 25 - 8:30 p.m. (ET) at Robertson Stadium

National Television: N/A; Local Television: ONN

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

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

FEATURING MOSTLY GAME-WORN JERSEYS, CSF's 'SOCCER AID V' AUCTIONS CONTINUE

The Crew Soccer Foundation's on-line auctions for "Soccer Aid V," continue at TheCrew.com and CrewSoccerFoundation.org. Soccer Aid, a unique annual fund-raising program, capitalizes on soccer fans' passion for the sport to raise money for charity through the non-profit arm of the 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. The jerseys of Andy Gruenebaum, Andy Herron, Duncan Oughton, Andrew Peterson, Robbie Rogers and Jed Zayner will remain on the auction block through Monday, Aug. 27, and those of Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Ryan Junge, Stefani Miglioranzi, Alejandro Moreno, Danny O'Rourke and Tim Ward will be posted from Friday, Aug. 24-Aug. 31.

CREW DEFEATS LIGA LATINOS UNIDOS ALL-STARS, 9-1, IN EXHIBITION TUESDAY AT OBETZ

Kei Kamara notched three goals and one assist Tuesday in the Crew's 9-1 victory over the Liga Latinos Unidos All-Stars in an exhibition match at the Crew Training Center at Obetz. Andy Herron added two goals and two assists, Tim Ward contributed a goal and two assists, Robbie Rogers and Jason Garey a goal and an assist apiece and Duncan Oughton a goal. Goalkeeper Bill Gaudette went the distance in net for the Crew. The game was one of the highlights of a new strategic partnership between the Crew and Latinos Unidos, an area Hispanic adult soccer league.

CONGOLE TOPS CD AGUILA, 3-2, IN COPA VICTORIA FINAL SATURDAY AT CREW STADIUM

Congole defeated defending-champion CD Aguila, 3-2, Saturday at Crew Stadium in the championship match of the Fifth Annual Copa Victoria tournament, prior to the Crew's game vs. D.C. United. Congole was then awarded the championship trophy in an on-field ceremony at halftime. In partnership with Roush Honda, Budweiser and adidas, the 24-team, single-elimination adult Hispanic soccer tournament kicked off on June 16 at the Crew Training Center at Obetz. Team managers and all 480 players from the 24 participating teams were invited to attend the unveiling of the tournament bracket on May 26, 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.

McCULLERS TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS COMMISSION'S 'MORNING SPORTS REPORT' ON AUG. 28

Crew General Manager Mark McCullers will be among the special guests on hand as the Greater Columbus Sports Commission celebrates its fifth anniversary on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at The Morning Sports Report. The event takes place from 7:30-9:30 a.m., at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. A Fan Fair featuring a variety of the city's sports teams and organizations will be held from 7:30-8 a.m., with the program at 8 a.m. Among the other sports celebrities on hand as the Sports Commission takes a look back at its first five years and a look ahead to what's coming are: Doug Kay, coach of the Columbus Destroyers; former Buckeye great and CBS analyst Clark Kellogg; Scott Howson, general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets; Ohio State men's basketball coach Thad Matta; Gene Smith, athletics director of The Ohio State University; and Ken Schnacke, president and general manager of the Columbus Clippers. Linda Shetina Logan, Sports Commission executive director, also will be featured during the program. Jeff Hogan of WBNS-10TV will emcee and Bruce Hooley of 1460 The Fan will host. The Greater Columbus Sports Commission was founded in June 2002 to attract professional, amateur, collegiate and youth sporting events to Columbus. In the past four years, the Sports Commission has booked more than 70 events that have generated more than $90 million in visitors spending in Columbus.

CREW SPONSORING RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITS SEPT. 2 HOME GAME

The Columbus Crew will host a blood drive on Sunday, September 2, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., in conjunction with its 3 p.m. game. All donors will be thanked with a voucher good for a complimentary ticket to that afternoon's game between the Crew and Colorado Rapids. Positive identification will be required in the form of a Red Cross donor card or photo ID showing date of birth. Blood donors must weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be at least 17 years of age, be in generally good health and have donated no more recently than July 9.

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 an official 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.

STANDING-ROOM TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE 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.

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., 8/22 Training at Obetz, 11 a.m.

Thur., 8/23 Training at Obetz, 10 a.m,

Fri., 8/24 Training at Obetz, 10 a.m.; Depart for Houston

Sat., 8/25 Game at Houston Dynamo, 8:30 p.m.

Sun., 8/26 Return from Houston

Mon., 8/27 OFF

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