March 3, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Columbus Crew SC News Release
COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew and the U.S. Soccer Federation announced today that the U.S. Women’s National Team will take on Uzbekistan in an international friendly at Lower.com Field located in Astor Park on Saturday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m. ET. The match will be broadcast live on Fox and the Univision family of networks.
“We are excited to welcome the world champion U.S. Women’s National Team to Lower.com Field in April,” said Columbus Crew President & General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko. “We are grateful for the opportunity to host U.S. Soccer for the third time in just six months and showcase the state-of-the-art facilities in Columbus.”
This will be the four-time World Cup champion and four-time Olympic gold medalists’ first visit to Lower.com Field, and their tenth all-time match played in Columbus. Lower.com Field recently played host to the U.S. Men’s National Team for World Cup qualifiers on October 13, 2021, and January 27, 2022.
Following the match at Lower.com Field on April 9, the two teams will again meet on April 12 at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa.
Uzbekistan, which gained its independence and became a country in 1991 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, will be the 55th different country the USA has played as women’s soccer continues to blossom around the globe. Uzbekistan is ranked 45th in the world and seventh in Asia. Uzbekistan played in the Turkish Women’s Cup during the February FIFA window, defeating Lithuania 1-0, falling to Ukraine 2-0 and drawing with Venezuela, 0-0.
Presales for the matches will begin on Monday, March 7 with the public sale beginning on Monday, March 14. Dependent on remaining ticket availability, groups of 20 or more can order at ussoccer.com starting Tuesday, March 15.
Coaches Circle and Presidents Circle members supporting the U.S. Soccer Development Fund can receive individual customer support and concierge services for their ticketing needs. Contact circles@ussoccer.org for more information.
EXCLUSIVE PRESALES FOR U.S. SOCCER INSIDERS
For the opportunity to buy tickets before the general public, fans should consider becoming U.S. Soccer Insiders. Membership is free for Standard Insiders.
PRESALE SCHEDULE FOR USWNT VS. UZBEKISTAN ON APRIL 9 & 12
Sales Schedule – Presale Date & Start Time
Circle Insiders Presale (Circle Insiders) – Monday, March 7 | 10 a.m. ET
VIP Insiders Presale (VIP Insiders) – Tuesday, March 8 | 10 a.m. ET
Premium Insiders Presale (Premium & Premium Family Insiders) – Wednesday, March 9 | 10 a.m. ET
Standard Insiders Presale (Standard Insiders) – Friday, March 11 | 10 a.m. ET
Visa Presale (Visa cardholders only) – Sunday, March 13 | 10 a.m. ET
Public Sale – Monday, March 14 | 10 a.m. ET
VISA PRESALE
As the official payment technology sponsor of U.S. Soccer, Visa® has made special arrangements for Visa cardholders to participate in an advance sale of tickets. These advance sales will take place from Sunday, March 13 at 10 a.m. ET to Monday, March 14 at 8 a.m. ET through the purchase links at ussoccer.com. As the preferred card of U.S. Soccer, Visa will be the only payment method accepted during the Visa presale. Terms and conditions apply.
Lower.com Field has a capacity for more than 20,000 supporters and includes a 220,000 square-foot canopy that will cover all supporters during the match, providing shelter from weather conditions throughout the season. The Nordecke, the stadium’s supporters’ section, has a 37-degree rake – the steepest in MLS – and has a capacity for 3,364 supporters, making it the second-largest supporters’ section in the League.
The Crew hits the road to face the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park on Saturday, March 5 [5:30 p.m. ET / Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports App (Stream) / 971TheFan.com (English); ColumbusCrew.com (Spanish)].
The Crew then returns home to host Toronto FC at Lower.com Field on March 12. Fans looking to experience Crew matches have several options to save money, while getting the best seats for marquee matches. Season Ticket Memberships include benefits such as private, member-only events; a 10 percent discount at the Crew Shop; monthly, interest-free payment plans; the ability to purchase discounted parking; pre-sale access to all events at Lower.com Field, Historic Crew Stadium and FirstEnergy Stadium; and a dedicated account manager and service representative.
Fans can also choose between various packages that offer great benefits and ticket discounts, including Nine-Match Ticket Plans, Five-Match Ticket Plans, and Group Ticket Plans which are on sale now. Fans can additionally purchase single-match tickets, which are now available.
Supporters interested in securing their seat for the 2022 MLS season can call 614-447-2739, visit columbuscrew.com/tickets or email seasontickets@columbuscrew.com to get connected with a Ticket Sales Representative.
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