Columbus Crew Stadium
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Columbus Crew Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The stadium seats 22,500 (expanded 30,000), was built with private funds, and is located on the grounds of the Ohio Exposition Center and State Fairgrounds. The stadium opened May 15, 1999 with a match between the home Columbus Crew and the New England Revolution. It was the first stadium in the United States designed specifically for Major League Soccer. The stadium has hosted numerous United States Men's and Women's National Team matches, the 2001 MLS Cup championship, the 2000 and 2005 MLS All-Star Games, the 2001 and 2003 NCAA Men's College Cup national soccer championships, and the 2003 Women’s World Cup. It was the host stadium for the 2002 Major League Lacrosse championship game. It has also hosted games for the Ohio High School State Championship tournaments in both football and soccer. |
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