MLS Columbus Crew SC

Crew's Fan Appreciation Night Celebrates League's Best Supporters on Decision Day vs. CF Montréal

Published on October 20, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Columbus Crew SC News Release


COLUMBUS - The Columbus Crew on Saturday will celebrate the league's best supporters on Fan Appreciation Night, presented by EASE Logistics, during the Club's Decision Day match against CF Montréal [6 p.m. ET / Free to watch on Apple TV / 97.1 The Fan (English); La Mega 103.1 FM (Spanish)].

Thanks to passionate Black & Gold fans, this week marks the 14th consecutive and 15th overall sold-out MLS match at Lower.com Field this season, both of which are all-time Club records. Six of this year's home fixtures rank in the top 10 for attendance since Lower.com Field opened in July 2021.

Columbus is 11-1-4 at home in 2023 MLS play and has only lost one of its past 25 home contests in all competitions since Aug. 2022 (16-1-8). The team is one win (12 in 2017) and one point (38 in 2017) shy of tying its respective single-season records since the 34-match MLS schedule was introduced in 2011. The Crew are also on pace to set a new club standard by currently owning a +26 goal differential at home (+16 in 2020), which is tied with St. Louis CITY SC for the highest total in MLS this year.

"The atmosphere at Lower.com Field this season has been incredible. Our entire Club - players, coaches and staff - are extremely grateful for the passion and energy provided by our supporters, as well as the opportunity to thank them during Fan Appreciation Night," said President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko. "It is special to host Decision Day with our supporters this week as we prepare for the first playoff matches at Lower.com Field and create more memories together."

Throughout the match, the Crew will incorporate moments to recognize fans and their commitment to the Club, including through videoboard messages, gifts and more. Additionally, Lower.com Field concession stands (Schmidt's next to Section 128; Columbus Craves near Sections 122 and 238; Crew Grill by Section 105; Links and Beers close to Section 110; and the River Club and Tipico Sportsbook Club) will offer a "Buck-A-Brat" special, made possible thanks to Schmidt's.

The first 10,000 supporters entering the stadium will be provided a commemorative Columbus Crew scarf, courtesy of EASE Logistics. At each of the stadium's 20,000-plus seats, fans will receive a custom Black & Gold scratch-off ticket with prizes provided by the Club and its partners including:

Crew hat, courtesy of Nationwide, at Nationwide Kick & Win (Chase Plaza)

Free appraisal when using Lower.com to buy or refinance a home

Watershed Kitchen & Bar gift cards

Free appetizer from Watershed Kitchen & Bar

Free donut from Tim Hortons

Free coffee from Tim Hortons

Free car wash from Moo Moo Express Car Wash

Free slice of cake with the purchase of an entrée at Jeff Rubys Steakhouse

Free hot dog at Dirty Frank's 4th Street location

Buy-one, get-one cream puffs at Schmidt's German Village location

Free side with the purchase of an entrée at Hot Chicken Takeover (not valid in stadium)

Free appetizer with the purchase of an entrée at Dos Hermanos' Easton location

Following the final whistle, Crew players will sign and distribute mini-soccer balls for select fans. Twenty Crew Season Ticket Members have also been selected to receive a jersey off the back of players on the pitch, along with an autograph and photo opportunity.

All Crew Season Ticket Members will receive a 20 percent discount at the Team Shop during the final 2023 regular season game, doubling their traditional 10 percent discount for all purchased items throughout the year.

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