Columbus Crew SC today announced that it is working in partnership with Linden McKinley High School to transform its boys' soccer program, assisting the school in fielding a varsity team for the first time in 10 years.
LMHS plays its opening match against Mifflin High School tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 14. In celebration of the start of their season, Crew SC midfielder Ethan Finlay is set to speak to the team prior to the contest at 5 p.m. ET following the arrival of the team and a jersey reveal at 4:45 p.m. ET.
PHOTOS: Barson's Boots presents LMHS team with cleats
In the weeks leading up to tomorrow's season-opener, the Crew SC Foundation worked with LMHS to donate equipment, including full uniforms, cleats and goals, as well as maintain the school's field. Crew SC defender Chad Barson and his Barson's Boots initiative provided footwear for the players, and Brand Ambassador Frankie Hejduk also walked the team through a full training session in preparation for its first match tomorrow.
Following tomorrow's match, the players and their families will be treated to a post-match dinner courtesy of Finlay and Chipotle beginning at 7 p.m. ET.
