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Watch: Crew fans send off team to MLS is Back Tournament

Columbus Crew SC is on its way to Orlando, Florida to take part in the MLS is Back Tournament. Major League Soccer’s return-to-play format, after the coronavirus pandemic, is set to begin on July 8 with a World Cup-style tournament.

On Sunday, the Black & Gold players, coaches and team staff departed for what will be at least a three-week trip and could extend more than a month depending on the team’s performance. The team met at MAPFRE Stadium on Sunday afternoon to take buses to the airport to fly to Orlando.