COLUMBUS — Major League Soccer (MLS) announced the City of Columbus will host the 2024 MLS All-Star Game.
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It will take place on July 17, 2024, at Lower.com Field, the home of the Columbus Crew. The opponent will be announced later.
This is the third time Columbus has hosted MLS’s midsummer showcase event. They hosted it in 2000 and 2005.
It’s the first time it will take place at the Crew’s current stadium.
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In addition to the match, the Crew and City of Columbus will host a week-long celebration of soccer and culture with concerts, fan events, community programming, and additional soccer competitions, MLS announced.
“We are pleased to award the 2024 All-Star Game to Columbus, the third All-Star Game for this terrific soccer city,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. “In just over three years, the Haslams and their partners have built one of the world’s best soccer stadiums, revitalized the club, and expanded the Crew fanbase. Columbus and Lower.com field will be a tremendous host for the MLS All-Star Game and festivities.”
This year’s MLS All-Star Game will take place July 19 in Washington D.C.
There are multiple players from Cincinnati and Columbus on this year’s MLS All-Star team.
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