The owner of Columbus Crew SC, Anthony Precourt, announced Monday night his threat to move the team to Austin, Texas, for the 2019 season if the Columbus taxpayers do not build him a new, downtown stadium. We examine a potential Crew relocation, its economic impact on Columbus, and MAPFRE Stadium's future.
Guests:
- Andrew Erickson, Columbus Crew SC beat reporter, The Columbus Dispatch
- Laura Newpoff, reporter, Columbus Business First
- Victor Matheson, professor, Department of Economics and Accounting, College of the Holy Cross
Event:
- The Crew Supporters Union is hosting their first #SaveTheCrew Rally this Sunday, October 22nd from 12:00pm to 3:00pm downtown at the Columbus Commons.