With news breaking last week that the club are exploring the possibility of moving to Austin, Texas in 2019, Columbus Crew SC owner Anthony Precourt announced on Wednesday that the team will offer full refunds to supporters who purchased 2018 season tickets.
Season ticket holders who wish to claim a refund will be able to do so until Friday, Nov. 3 at 5 pm ET.
Precourt issued the following statement as part of the announcement:
“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.
“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. Effective today at 2:00 p.m. ET and up until 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday November 3, we will provide 2018 Season Ticket Members with a window to secure a full refund for 2018 Season Ticket Memberships should that be your preference. 2018 Season Ticket Members who previously purchased season tickets for the 2018 season and wish to secure a refund shall be eligible for a full refund prior to the November 3 deadline by following the link in the email that was sent today to Season Ticket Members. Playoff tickets committed for the 2017 MLS Playoffs will not be eligible for a refund. Our players and coaching staff leave everything on the field, match after match, and they are performing at an incredible level as we enter the playoffs. Although I know you are upset with the recent announcement, I hope you will still consider honoring our players with your support during this playoff run and beyond.”
Columbus will play at Atlanta on Thursday in the Eastern Conference Knockout Round of the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs (7 pm ET; ESPN2, UniMás in the US | TSN4, TVAS in Canada).
