Matchday Guide

MATCHDAY GUIDE | Columbus Crew SC vs. Chicago Fire FC - Aug. 20, 2020

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<h3 style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><b>TV, STREAM, &amp; RADIO INFORMATION</b></span></h3>
<center><p><strong>TV:</strong>&nbsp;FOX Sports Ohio</p><p><strong>Stream: </strong>&nbsp;FOX Sports Go</p><p><strong>Radio:&nbsp;</strong>97.1 FM, <a href="http://www.971thefan.com">www.971thefan.com</a>, <a href="/liveaudio">www.ColumbusCrewSC.com/liveaudio</a> (Spanish)</p></center>
<h3 style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center;"><strong style="font-size: 20px;">VIRTUAL FAN EXPERIENCE</strong></h3>
<center><div style="clear:both;"><p paraeid="{1cb82eb3-81bd-4eea-814c-5075a402eee7}{229}" paraid="1266074564"><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">The Crew will be hosting a</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">&nbsp;Virtual&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">W</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">atch Party</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">&nbsp;this T</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">hursday</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">,&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">August 20</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-fontsize="12">th</span></span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US"> starting at 7:</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">1</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">5 p.m. ET.</span></p><p paraeid="{ce6bdc32-295e-423b-bd3e-6aa434f45609}{8}" paraid="1821004462"><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">The room will be featured throughout the match on the video board at MAPFRE Stadium</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">!&nbsp;</span></p><p paraeid="{ce6bdc32-295e-423b-bd3e-6aa434f45609}{20}" paraid="2069750466"><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">Join us for this second-screen viewing experience&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">and help t</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">he players feel&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">your&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">support&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">as you watch and cheer them on&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">at home</span><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">!</span></p></div><div style="clear:both;"><h2 paraeid="{d3d24ce6-d321-4f2b-967f-09184622da00}{36}" paraid="179620118"><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">RSVP BELOW:</span></h2><h2 paraeid="{d3d24ce6-d321-4f2b-967f-09184622da00}{44}" paraid="1418917991"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApfuqprzsqHNRRoaUSK7iseyUeM-Or5tbb"><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">► Live Virtual Fan Experience RSVP</span></a><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItdu2spjwpGNYvmTWUW5ijEjoVXjx9E8WJ"></a></h2></div><h2 paraeid="{d3d24ce6-d321-4f2b-967f-09184622da00}{36}" paraid="179620118"><span data-contrast="none" style="font-size: 13px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Download your custom </span><a href="https://www.columbuscrewsc.com/zoom" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="font-size: 13px;" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">Crew Zoom background</span></a><span data-contrast="none" style="font-size: 13px;" xml:lang="EN-US">!</span></h2><em><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">You will receive an email on Thursday with a link to join the virtual event on Zoom.</span></em></center>
<h3 style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center;"><strong style="font-size: 20px;">CREW TO PLAY WITHOUT FANS IN ATTENDANCE</strong></h3>
<center><p>Following the announcement of Columbus Crew SC’s&nbsp;<a href="https://columbuscrewsc.com/post/2020/08/08/columbus-crew-scs-25th-season-continue-mls-announces-plans-return-home-markets">upcoming schedule of matches</a>, the Club announced today that <strong>fans</strong><strong>will not be permitted</strong> to attend the Crew’s first “Return to Play” match, against the Chicago Fire on Thursday, August 20.</p><p>Additionally, the <strong>parking lots at MAPFRE Stadium will be closed to supporters for this match</strong>. The Club will make an announcement at a later date when it knows more regarding its potential ability to allow supporters at future Crew home matches in Phase 1, including against the Philadelphia Union (September 2) and FC Cincinnati (September 6).</p><h2><a href="/post/2020/08/17/columbus-crew-sc-play-thursdays-match-mapfre-stadium-without-fans-attendance">► MORE INFORMATION</a></h2></center>
<h3 style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center;"><strong style="font-size: 20px;">DIGITAL PROGRAM</strong></h3>
<center><p>View the digital matchday program for more information on rosters, match-up history, and partner deals.</p><h2><a href="https://columbus-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/elfinderimages/2020%20Web%20Images/20MatchdayProgram_Digitial_8.20.pdf">► VIEW PROGRAM</a></h2></center>
<h3 style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center;"><strong style="font-size: 20px;">MATCH PREVIEW</strong></h3>
<center><p><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><strong>»</strong> Porter describes Thursday's game&nbsp;as a</span>&nbsp;"tactical" battle.&nbsp;| <a href="/post/2020/08/19/porter-well-be-motivated">WHAT THAT ENTAILS</a></p><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><strong>»</strong> No fans? No worries. MAPFRE Stadium will feature pumped-in crowd noise &amp; virtual fans in-stadium. | <a href="https://www.columbuscrewsc.com/post/2020/08/19/preview-columbus-crew-sc-vs-chicago-fire-fc-thursday-august-20">READ PREVIEW</a></span><p><strong>»</strong><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"> Kick-off set for 7:30 p.m. ET on FOX Sports Ohio, FSGO, &amp; 97.1 FM | <a href="/broadcast">BROADCAST INFO</a></span></p></center>
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