This is the Crew Supporters Union News Feed http://www.crewunion.com Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:09:05 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.crewunion.com/images/M_images/rss.png http://www.crewunion.com This is the Crew Supporters Union News Feed http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=136&Itemid=25 Crew Supporters Union: Local 202 has done some great work organizing for the Crew's two matches at DC over the span of four days. With the two matches and a long weekend for Labor Day there were too many variables to plan a bus, but there are a lot of people flying or carpooling from the central ohio area. US Open Cup Semi-final Wednesday, September 1 7:30 PMFacebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?ei...695304 index=1 (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140014812695304 index=1)Pre-Match Bar: RFD Washington (http://www.lovethebeer.com/rfd.html) (more info below) MLS Matchday 23 Saturday, September 4 7:30 PMFacebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?ei...648363 index=1 (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133903616648363 index=1)Pre-Match Tailgate Ticket Info:Ticket Order Form: https://www.dcunited.com/columbus-cr...rs-group-offer (https://www.dcunited.com/columbus-crew-supporters-group-offer) You can order tickets to be shipped directly to you through Wednesday, August 25th. After that, all orders will be left at Will Call. The online order form will be up until Tuesday, August 31st. After that, people will need to contact Mike with CSU: Local 202 directly for tickets (saad.19@osu.edu). All tickets are General Admission in the upper level of RFK Stadium. Prices Per Person: 9/1 match only = $24 9/4 match only = $24 Both matches = $40 Crew Union Public - In The News Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:42:00 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=135&Itemid=25 On August 2nd, 1932 Lamar Hunt was born in El Dorado, Arkansas. If not for this man the face of sports in this country would be very different. Take a few minutes to read about the founder of The Columbus Crew (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamar_Hunt). Thanks for everything you did for soccer in this country and specifically Columbus. Crew Union Public - In The News Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:03:50 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=133&Itemid=25 There are still several spots left on the bus to Philly for the Crew away match on Thursday August 5th. If you're interested in joining 100 other Crew fans at PPL Park to support the Massive Canaries in their first ever match against the Philadelphia Union please contact Kevin (mailto:kmmc@crewunion.com) ASAP to reserve your spot. Cost The bus ticket portion of the trip is $90 which includes food beer on way to Philly. This trip is an overnight trip and we will be staying at the Crown Plaza located in downtown Philadelphia. We currently have room block for Crew Supporters with a rate of $79.00 for two occupants, $89.00 for 3 occupants and $99.00 for 4 occupants. The hotel cost is separate from the bus ticket portion and riders will pay for the hotel rooms individually upon arrival in Philadelphia. The following table shows an estimated cost per person based on room occupancy for hotel, bus ticket. Occupants Price Per Occupant 1 $169.00 2 $129.50 3 $120.00 4 $115.00 Estimated Itinerary Depart Columbus: Thursday 7:00AM Arrive Philly: Thursday 4:00PM Union Vs. Crew Match: Thursday 8:00PM Arrive Crowne Plaza Hotel: 11:00PM Depart Philly: Friday 11:00AM Arrive Columbus: Friday 8:30PM Questions Reservation We are filling the handful of remaining bus spots on a first come first serve basis. Please email Kevin (mailto:kmmc@crewunion.com) if you have any further questions or would like to reserve a spot. Crew Union Public - In The News Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:35:04 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=132&Itemid=25 First, wanted to let everyone know that updates have been very slow on the website as we've been having some issues after migrating the site to a new webhost. We think we've almost got them all fixed, but if you see some changes or some things looking not quite right that's probably why. Second, stop by the Crew Union tailgate Saturday as the old guys (as I like to call them) are cooking up smoked chicken, corn on the cob and baked beans for everyone. All are welcome to stop by and grab some food share a beverage or two with your friends and get ready for the match against Houston. If people want to bring other things that would be great (ie. chips desserts other sides whatever). See ya all there. Crew Union Public - In The News Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:59:38 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=131&Itemid=25 The first Crew Union viewing party is Saturday when the Crew travel to Houston. We're really excited after having our US viewing parties and getting a great response. Jimmy V's has been awesome and will offer card carrying CSU members 10% off their tab for home and away game days, similar to the deal we previously set up with Claddagh. This is addition to the $2 coronas they have all the time. Come out all day for lots of soccer: Noon - Colorado @ TFC 2:30 - WC 3rd Place Game: Uruguay vs Germany 6:00 - San Jose @ Philly 7:30 - DC @ NY, LA @ NE 8:30 - Crew @ Houston, Chivas @ KC Jimmy V's German Village (http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=14941705020491520853 q=jimmy+v%27s+german+village gl=us) 912 South High Street Columbus, OH 43206 See everyone Saturday! Crew Union Public - In The News Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:09:42 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=130&Itemid=25 We have a limited number of $10 tickets available for Tuesday's US Open Cup match (Columbus Crew vs Charleston Battery, 7:30pm kickoff). Email Kevin (More info on the match from TheCrew.com (http://www.thecrew.com/news/2010/06/crew-set-take-charleston) Crew Union Public - In The News Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:17:23 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=129&Itemid=25 For those of you that don't know already we had a hugely succesful Columbus Brigade viewing party Saturday that over 2,500 people showed up for at Claddagh for the US-England match. Craig McConville and his staff put together a great event and other than some long beer lines everyone we've talked to had a good time. The evening took a sour turn however as you can read about in the linked article which we highly encourage you to read. (http://anamericangame.wordpress.com/2010/06/13/claddagh-ruining-a-good-thing-as-we-know-it/) We're hopefull the situation can be rectified somehow because this was the perfect situation and I say that from my individual perspective and that of one of the leaders of Crew Union. We've been getting questions about wha CSU is planning to do now and I can honestly tell you we don't know right now. We're considering all our options, both long term and short term. With no away Crew game's till July 10 (four weeks away) we have some flexibility. All that being said, Craig and the rest of the staff have our full support. They consistently went above and beyond for us and that shined through during the great viewing party thrown on Saturday. John Clem Crew Supporters Union President walkon@crewunion.com Crew Union Public - In The News Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:01:54 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=128&Itemid=25 We're so close now! The 2010 FIFA World Cup is about to kick off in South Africa and I'm sure you're as pumped as we are! There will be a lot of places showing the matches, but trust me, if you're in Columbus you're going to want to be at Claddagh in the Brewery District. They're pulling out all the stops, especially for US-England this Saturday. They'll be showing the match on a 10ft x 14ft LED television outside in the courtyard! Check out all the info below. Quick note for those in Indianapolis: head down to Radio Radio on Fountain Square (http://www.futureshock.net/) to watch the US-England match with Massive317. Crew Union Public - In The News Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:06:52 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=127&Itemid=25 (Photo by Fahmi/MassiveReport.com (http://www.massivereport.com/content/09review105)) Nothing overly surprising, but some interesting news coming from Hunt Sports Group today (http://www.thecrew.com/news/2010/06/hsg-seek-additional-minority-investment): Chairman Clark Hunt announced today that Hunt Sports Group plans to pursue additional minority investment in the Columbus Crew. HSG has retained Western Reserve Partners LLC, an investment banking firm based in Cleveland, as its exclusive financial advisor in the process. For the first time since the Crew was founded prior to the inaugural 1996 season, HSG is seeking new local investors in the franchise to further enhance the club’s regional profile in central Ohio and statewide. Hunt said that HSG will pursue investors who share his family’s passion for soccer and commitment to seeing the sport grow and flourish in central Ohio, as well as HSG’s long-term investment philosophy. “It has always been important to our family for the Crew to have a strong group of Ohio-based investors with close ties to the regional community,” Hunt said. “With the Crew’s success, the tremendous growth of MLS and the continued new investment in the league, we feel the time is right to pursue additional minority investors who share our vision for the long-term success of the franchise.” Hunt said HSG selected Western Reserve Partners in part because of the firm’s successful track record and close relationships with business leaders in Columbus and throughout the state. The Columbus Dispatch has additional details (http://www.crewxtra.com/live/content/sports/stories/2010/06/02/crew-hunting-for-local-investors.html?sid=101). Now what does this mean for supporters? Right now, not much. Down the road we'll see. Crew Union Public - In The News Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:43:21 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=126&Itemid=25 (Photo by Sam Fahmi/MassiveReport.com) The Crew suffered their first loss of the season Saturday, but at least the pregame tailgate was massive. Thanks to everyone that came out and to those that helped contribute all the food and beverages we had. Sam Fahmi got some great shots of the tailgate (and the match too!) (http://massivereport.com/category/image-galleries/05292010-columbus-crew-vs-la-galaxy) for MassiveReport.com that are always worth checking out. This week the Crew go out west for two matches before taking a break for the World Cup. We'll be having viewing parties as usual at Claddagh for both matches, 10pm Wednesday against San Jose and 9pm Saturday against Colorado (both games on ONN). You can also come out early Saturday morning to watch the US take on Australia (8:30am on ESPN2) in thier last warm-up before taking on England June 12 in the World Cup. We'll have some more details next week on all the festivities going on for the world cup including a special Columbus Brigade scarf we'll have available at Claddagh during the cup. Crew Union Public - In The News Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:17:00 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=125&Itemid=25 Isn't it great to be a Crew fan? A very enjoyable nine points in nine days sees The Crew on top of the east with a big match this weekend against LA. If you need tickets you need to let us know ASAP as the Nordecke will sell out before Saturday. Don't wait to get tickets, email Kevin (kmmc@crewunion.com) or purchase them through our online store (index.php?option=com_virtuemart page=shop.browse category_id=3 Itemid=19) to get your tickets now. We'll be doing a big tailgate before the match Saturday. Some of the guys are cooking up smoked pulled pork and smoked chicken that will be available for everyone. They'll be plenty of food and feel free to bring things to contribute. Weather looks like it'll be great Saturday so come out early as things should be going by 4:30! Crew Union Public - In The News Mon, 24 May 2010 19:48:13 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=124&Itemid=25 REMINDER: Columbus Crew at Kansas City Wizards viewing party today at Claddagh Columbus. Kickoff is at 4pm on ONN. Crew Union Public - In The News Sun, 23 May 2010 17:57:03 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=123&Itemid=25 Thanks to everyone that made the trip to Red Bull Arena, it was a great time. If you haven't already check out this article from MLSsoccer.com that includes some great quotes from the players: Crew recognize their traveling fans at Red Bull Arena (http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/crew-recognize-their-traveling-fans-red-bull-arena). Goalkeeper William Hesmer (http://www.mlssoccer.com/player/william-hesmer) credited the Crew supporters for helping the team through some tough patches. “I can’t put into words how much that means to us to have that type of dedication from our fans,” he said. “When we see that commitment and how passionate they are that’s inspiring. In a tough game like this where we’re really clawing at the 80th, 90th minute, their energy gave us a lot of help.” More pics after the break... Crew Union Public - In The News Sun, 23 May 2010 01:38:38 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=122&Itemid=25 Crew Union Public - In The News Thu, 20 May 2010 03:20:31 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=121&Itemid=25 Photo Credit to Sam Fahmi/MassiveReport.com What's the old adage, I'd rather be lucky than good? Sounds about right. Thanks to a penalty drawn by Chad Marshall (and conversion by Guille) the Crew are on their first win streak of the season with consecutive home wins by late goals. Some complain the wins have lacked style while others say good teams just find ways to get good results. With 4 of the next 5 on the road I think we'll get a lot of answers about this team before the break for the World Cup. Big week this week as the Crew are on the road for games at New York on Thursday for a game on ESPN2 and Sunday head west to Kansas City. As you should all know by now we're doing our first weekday bus trip (and are first to NY too!) on Thursday and will be joined by a number of others making their own way to Harrison, NJ. If you're not heading to Red Bull Arena Thursday then head down to Claddagh for the Crew Union viewing party. Claddagh will also be the place to be for the 4pm match on Sunday against the Wizards. Hopefully we'll have some good pictures to share from the trip. You can follow Crew Union on twitter (http://www.twitter.com/crewunion) for updates from the road or with the hashtag #NorOnTour (http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23NorOnTour) (Nordecke on Tour). Crew Union Public - In The News Tue, 18 May 2010 18:26:25 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=120&Itemid=25 The Crew along with all other teams in the 2010/11 CONCACAF Champions League will learn their fate next Wednesday, May 19, when the tournament draw will set the Preliminary Round pairings and Group Stage brackets. Last year we were in the toughest group and still made it to the knockout stage, so it'll be interesting to see how the draw goes this time. Crew Union Public - In The News Wed, 12 May 2010 13:42:33 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=119&Itemid=25 (Photo Credit to Jason Mowry/MassiveReport.com) The Crew will play consecutive home games for the first time this season as they take on New England this Saturday before taking on Chivas on May 15th. The weather all though a bit chilly (forcast of 57 and windy Saturday) at least it will be dry. The kickoff at 7pm is a bit earlier since it's on FSC so come out earlier for the tailgate which should be going strong by 4 or so. If you still need tickets please email Kevin (kmmc@crewunion.com) as soon as possible to make sure we have enough tickets. See everyone Saturday! Crew Union Public - In The News Thu, 06 May 2010 13:52:03 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=118&Itemid=25 The Crew and Ohio State Buckeyes will once again meet on the field TONIGHT, in the ninth annual Connor Senn Memorial Match. Game time is set for 7 p.m. at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the campus of Ohio State. Tickets for the event are $5 for adults and $3 for children. In addition to the exhibition match, the event features a silent auction that consists of a wide array of Ohio State, Columbus Crew and Major League Soccer memorabilia, including many autographed items, as well donations from a variety of Columbus businesses and organizations. The Crew supporter groups have put together an item for the silent auction you'll want to check out. Also, for those inteteested some of us will be doing a very informal tailgate (BEvERage only) before the match, look for a group of Crew fans or the big checkered flag. WATCH : Video from Danny O'Rourke, Columbus Crew defender/midfielder and high school teammate of Connor Crew Union Public - In The News Tue, 04 May 2010 14:36:04 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=117&Itemid=25 (Photo Credit Jason Mowry/MassiveReport.com (http://www.massivereport.com/content/crew-week-23)) Come down to Claddagh Saturday night as the Crew take on Sigi and the Sounders. Please note the kick off is at 10:30 on ONN. We'll have 2010 memberships, tickets for the Connor Senn match on Tuesday, all our regular merch as well as the vintage Crew Union shirts by HOMAGE (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=112 Itemid=25). See everyone Saturday night! Crew Union Public - In The News Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:12:22 +0100 http://www.crewunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=116&Itemid=25 The Columbus Crew Supporters are proud to announce the Barstool Open event this Saturday, May 1 will be providing an extra benefit to attendees. The event, which will have registration starting at 11am at Claddagh Irish Pub on Front St, will now include a free ticket to the Connor Senn Memorial Match on May 4th with every registration. Crew Union Public - In The News Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:55:10 +0100