Fans of the Columbus Crew SC assembled outside of Columbus City Hall on Sunday afternoon to protest the relocation of the team to Austin, TX.
The move, which was announced last week by owner Anthony Precourt, sent shock waves through the city. Garnering national attention, the plight of the Columbus Crew has brought to light some of the ugliest truths about professional sports in America.
Roughly 2,000 concerned Crew fans showed up at the “Save the Crew” rally. Speakers at the rally encouraged supporters to continue to speak out, to record video testimonials, and to sign a banner showing their support.
#CrewSCLivesMatter
Approximately 2000 Supporters show up to #SaveTheCrew at Columbus City Hall. pic.twitter.com/5iGAaqmLSW— #WhoDey Harry (@HarryFromCBus) October 22, 2017
We out here. #SaveTheCrew pic.twitter.com/x8eMQrbryH
— Degenerate TBone (@DegenerateTBone) October 22, 2017
Support didn’t just come from Columbus. Fans of soccer around the country made their voices heard as well.
This is not a club issue @thesoccerdon, it's a league issue. You can't just let this go away, we're not going away! #SaveTheCrew #Crew96 pic.twitter.com/A9ZU5B2mCH
— John Clem (@JohnRClem) October 22, 2017
Cascadia supports the Crew. #SaveTheCrew pic.twitter.com/GFOWqGWt0g
— John (@johnwrightpdx) October 22, 2017
#SaveTheCrew banner at #Avaya. Well done Quakes fans. #SJvMNUFC pic.twitter.com/jfakhU8c6d
— Brendan Cartwright (@Brendanukkah) October 22, 2017
From The River End Philadelphia to the Nordeke. #SaveTheCrew #DOOP pic.twitter.com/i2oY6fdURw
— #SaveTheCrew (@stalegum) October 22, 2017
Banner supporting @CrewSC fans in the @TimbersArmy section today. #SaveTheCrew #CLB2STAY pic.twitter.com/9a1maUQ1De
— Ray Terrill (@Rayterrill) October 22, 2017
