The MLS Cup-champion Columbus Crew and La Que Buena 1550-AM announced Wednesday that the station will once again serve as the Spanish Radio Home for the Columbus Crew in 2009. This season will be the eighth in a row that the Crew has aired its games locally on Spanish radio and sixth straight on 1550-AM.
"The Crew organization remains committed to forging a sound and mutually beneficial relationship with the local Hispanic community," said Chad Schroeder, the Crew's Vice President of Corporate Sales & Broadcasting. "Our partnership with La Que Buena is a vital initiative in serving that valued audience."
Carlos Cordova, who served as an announcer on several game broadcasts in 2008, becomes the lead play-by-play man this year, joining veteran lead analyst Benny Pietrangelo, a former University of Akron star and professional player, in the booth.
"We are excited to carry the Columbus Crew on La Que Buena 1550-AM for the 2009 season," said station GM Manuel Rojas. "We think it's a great fit for our audience with the presence of such Hispanic players as Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Alejandro Moreno and Gino Padula. Our listeners do not have to be enticed as they already love the game of soccer."
