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To Honor and Recognize the 2020 MLS Cup Champion Columbus Crew SC
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WHEREAS, Columbus Crew SC is an Major League Soccer Charter Club; the first club in MLS with the first professional soccer-specific stadium in the country, MAPFRE Stadium, which opened in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Columbus Crew SC entered their 25th season in MLS with high hopes, a talented roster, and a massive fan base; and
WHEREAS, seeing tremendous success just two years after being saved by the Columbus community from the brink of relocation; and
WHEREAS, Columbus Crew SC won the 2020 MLS Cup over Seattle Sounders FC 3-0, earning a second star over their crest, and inspired residents across the City; and
WHEREAS, the Crew provided Columbus with it’s first-ever professional sports championship earned on Columbus soil; and
WHEREAS, this Council celebrates the team’s success, philanthropy in the community, and excitement for their move next season to the Arena District in a new, downtown stadium, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council recognizes MLS Cup Champion Columbus Crew SC for a tremendous 2020 season, and looks forward to additional success to come.