If you are a Columbus Crew SC fan — and why would you be reading this if you weren’t? — you are aware of the potential for the Black & Gold to move to Austin, Texas thanks to investor/operator Anthony Precourt’s long-standing desire to have a team in the city. For those of you that spend a lot of time on social media, you probably are also aware that actor Mark Wahlberg was asked about buying the team on Monday and expressed interest.
First, some background. Wahlberg, who is also a movie producer and his own fast food line, Wahlburgers, recently opened a Chevy dealership in Columbus.