Just five weeks into the young Major League Soccer regular season, Columbus Crew SC is flying high atop the Eastern Conference standings with a three-match win streak. The Black & Gold's on-field success in 2017 is complemented by the strong partners that have aligned with the Club entering its 22nd season.
New to Crew SC's 2017 season, partners like Turkey Hill Dairy, Kahiki Foods, Wendy's and Corona will continue to raise the profile of the Club and its matchday and supporter experiences.
Turkey Hill is Crew SC's exclusive seller of ice cream, lemonade and iced teas at MAPFRE Stadium. New and innovative digital content, Crew SC's 3-v-3 soccer tournament and exclusive opportunities to win a Crew SC-themed birthday party — including a special Crew SC player appearance — will bring Turkey Hill and Crew SC's partnership to life this year.
Kahiki, a Columbus-based frozen food brand, has already opened one of MAPFRE Stadium's newest matchday concession options — an Asian-food stand located in the Plaza. Kahiki's partnership with Crew SC will also enhance each matchday's local television broadcast, videoboard and field-level LED boards. Topping it all off, Kahiki will sponsor Crew SC's official team poster giveaway later this season.
Wendy's, the Dublin-based fast-food chain famous for its fresh, never-frozen beef, is the presenting sponsor of the Crew SC Fall Classic — a tournament featuring more than 200 youth soccer teams. Wendy's and Crew SC have already begun running weekly supporter-prize promotions for supporters that text WENDYS to 95323 (terms and conditions will apply). Wendy's is also partnering with Crew SC's grassroots marketing program throughout Central Ohio.
Corona, Crew SC's official import beer partner, has already launched a brand-new custom-container bar in the MAPFRE Stadium Plaza. The renowned beer is partnering with Crew SC's 2017 Match Hub for supporters' one-stop shop for all things Crew SC and will wish a "happy birthday" to Crew SC players and coaches on their special day.
For your next chance to experience Crew SC's enhanced matchday with Turkey Hill, Kahiki, Wendy's and Corona, the Black & Gold then return home for the first leg of the Trillium Cup against Toronto FC on April 15 for an 8 p.m. kickoff at MAPFRE Stadium.
In Week 6 action, Crew SC visits the Chicago Fire on April 8 in Bridgeview for a 2 p.m. showdown. The two teams have met once already this season, resulting in a 1-1 draw at MAPFRE Stadium in the season opener on March 4. The game can be viewed on ABC-6, Spectrum Sports, and BCSN2 in Ohio or nationally via MLS Live.
