COLUMBUS – The owner of the Columbus Crew SC has reversed course and is offering refunds to season ticket holders for the 2018 season, which may be the team’s last in Columbus.
Team owner Anthony Precourt released a statement Wednesday saying that refunds would be available, though he said they would not be offered last week, following his announcement that his company, which has owned the Crew since 2013, was considering relocating the team to Austin, Texas, following the 2018 season.
“I remain hopeful that our passionate supporters will cheer for the Club under these difficult circumstances, but I recognize that some of you would like the opportunity to secure a refund for 2018 MLS regular-season season packages purchased prior to PSV’s recent announcement,” Precourt said in his statement.
The Crew SC faces Atlanta in the knockout round of the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (7:00 p.m./UniMas, ESPN 2).
“I understand that the recent announcement on October 17th and subsequent media coverage surrounding the Club have created a difficult period for those who have passionately supported Crew SC. I also understand that the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Club is of concern to our loyal Season Ticket Members who have pledged support for the Club year-in and year-out. No final decisions have been made about the future of this Club and Crew SC will play at MAPFRE Stadium in 2018.” -Anthony Precourt, chief executive officer of Precourt Sports Ventures
Until 5:00 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2018 season ticket holders who bought their tickets for the 2018 season before the announcement about the possible move was made can get a refund by following a link in an email they should have received Wednesday.
Tickets for the 2017 MLS Playoffs will not be eligible, Precourt said.