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Report: MLS offers Columbus opportunity to get into expansion race

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The Save The Crew movement became an inspiring grassroots campaign that has evolved daily since news broke that Columbus Crew SC Investor-Operator Anthony Precourt and his ownership group were exploring the possibility of relocating the club to Austin, TX for the 2019 MLS season.

What began as a small movement of local supporters, quickly evolved into something massive when approximately 2,000 Black & Gold supporters held a rally on the steps of City Hall. Aided by business owners, local celebrities, and former players, the movement established legitimacy quickly in the soccer community.

What started as a local movement quickly evolved into a global campaign as cries from Columbus rang out for assistance.