COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Crew is kicking off its next season this Saturday at Lower.com Field after a successful 2023 season winning the Major League Soccer Cup.
The Crew, now in its 29th season in MLS, will face off against Atlanta United FC at 2 p.m. Saturday for the team’s first regular season match.
In 2023, the club won its third MLS Cup championship — the others were won in 2008 and 2020.
What’s new with the Crew this year?
“The Home Kit” by adidas was revealed to fans on Feb. 16 ahead of the new season.
The design of the jerseys was inspired by the buildings in the neighborhood that surround Lower.com Field — Astor Park.
The new neighborhood's name is derived from the Astor House, which the Crew says is an esteemed hotel in New York City where Thomas Cahill founded the United States Football Association, which later became the United States Soccer Federation in 1913.
“The inspiration of the kit reflects that some of the most massive and iconic moments in the sport have happened in Columbus. Soccer is always at Home in Columbus and we are excited to see our team wear a kit that represents that message,” said Josh Glessing, Chief of Strategy and Development at Haslam Sports Group.
Fans can pick up a jersey out of the new kit at the Crew store as well as some new items honoring the new MLS Cup championship win.
What's new at the Columbus Crew store?
Fans will also be able to get some new foods at the Lower.com Field this year.
Some of the new items that fans will see are Korean BBQ puffles, BBQ platters, smashburgers, cheesesteaks, chicken quesadillas, foot-long chili dogs, rib bites & rice, bruschetta board, brisket egg rolls and some new Condado Taco options.
Condado Tacos recently opened its 50th location at the field, replacing The Pub at the stadium's southeast entrance.
As part of its annual theme night calendar, the team announced what’s coming up in the season ahead. The 2024 season will start with Crewmas.
There is also a “Youth Soccer Night,” “On Our Sleeves Night,” “Star Wars Night,” and “Championship Columbus Night.”
Full schedule:
*Home games in bold
- 2/24 — Columbus v. Atlanta @ 2 p.m. Lower.com Field — Crewsmas
- 3/2 — Minnesota v. Crew @ 2 p.m. Allianz Field
- 3/9 — Columbus v. Chicago @ 7:30 p.m. Lower.com Field — Star Wars Night
- 3/16 — Columbus v. New York @ 7:30 p.m. Lower.com Field
- 3/23 — Charlotte v. Columbus @ 7:30 p.m. Bank of America Stadium
- 3/30 — Nashville v. Columbus @ 8:30 p.m. GEODIS Park
- 4/6 — Columbus v. D.C. @ 7:30 p.m. Lower.com Field — Youth Soccer Night pres. by Pathways Financial Credit Union
- 4/13 — Salt Lake v. Columbus @ 9:30 p.m. America First Field
- 4/20 — Columbus v. Portland @ 7:30 p.m. Lower.com Field — 90's Night pres. by Zenni Optical
- 4/27 — Columbus v. Montreal @ 7:30 p.m. Lower.com Field — On Our Sleeves pres. by Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- 5/11 — Columbus v. Cincinnati @ 7:30 p.m. Lower.com Field — Hell is Real pres. by Tipico Sportsbook
- 5/15 Montréal v. Columbus @ 7:30 p.m. Stade Saputo
- 5/18 — Chicago v. Columbus @ 8:30 p.m. Soldier Field
- 5/25 — Orlando v. Columbus @ 7:30 p.m. INTER&CO Stadium
- 5/29 — Columbus v. New England @ 7:30 p.m. Lower.com Field — Champion Columbus pres. by FCBank
- 6/1 — Columbus v. Seattle @ 7:30 p.m. Lower.com Field — Soccer For All pres. by Chase
- 6/14 — New York City v. Columbus @ 7:30 p.m. Yankee Stadium
- 6/19 — Miami v. Columbus @ 7:30 p.m. Chase Stadium
- 6/22 — Columbus v. Kansas City @ 7:30 p.m. Lower.com Field — Legacy Night pres. by OhioHealth
- 6/29 — New England v. Columbus @ 7:30 p.m. Gillette Stadium
- 7/3 — Columbus v. Nashville @ 7:30 p.m. Lower.com Field — Military Appreciation Night pres. by AEP
- 7/6 — Columbus v. Toronto @ 7:30 p.m. Lower.com Field — Mascot Night
- 7/13 — LAFC v. Columbus @ 10:30 p.m. BMO Stadium
- 7/17 — Columbus v. Charlotte @ 7:30 p.m. Lower.com Field — Post-Match Fireworks pres. by Lower.com
- 7/20 — Atlanta v. Columbus @ 7:30 p.m. Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- 8/24 — Philadelphia v. Columbus @ 7:30 p.m. Subaru Park
- 8/31 — Columbus v. New York City @ 7:30 p.m. Lower.com Field — Kick Childhood Cancer pres. by Vertiv
- 9/14 — Cincinnati v. Columbus @ 7:30 p.m. TQL Stadium
- 9/18 — Toronto v. Columbus @ 7:30 p.m. BMO Field
- 9/21 — Columbus v. Orlando @ 7:30 p.m. Lower.com Field — Latino Celebration pres. by Sherwin-Williams
- 9/28 — D.C. v. Columbus @ 7:30 p.m. Audi Field
- 10/2 — Columbus v. Miami @ 7:30 p.m. Lower.com Field
- 10/5 — Columbus v. Philadelphia @ 7:30 p.m. Lower.com Field — Fan Appreciation pres. by EASE Logistics
- 10/19 — New York v. Columbus @ 6 p.m. Red Bull Arena