Massive Report can confirm the Grant Wahl report that Anthony Precourt is planning to move Columbus Crew SC to Austin, Texas beginning with the 2019 MLS season if the team is unable to secure a new downtown stadium to replace MAPFRE Stadium.
Columbus has examined stadium options publicly for nearly a year after engaging Barrett Sports Group, LLC to survey stakeholders on October 17th of last year. The team has been quiet about the results of the survey.
Crew SC has played in MAPFRE Stadium since 1999 and has a 25 year lease that is due to expire after the 2023 season.