A look at what fans outside of Columbus did to celebrate the start of the Black & Gold’s 2022 season.
For fans of the Columbus Crew, the first home game of the season is one of the most wonderful times of the year. Known as “Crewsmas,” the week leading up to the game is marketed by the team as “Black & Gold Week,” with various events taking place all over Columbus, Ohio. On matchday, fans meet at the stadium for a sunrise toast to the new season and the excitement for the return of soccer can be felt right through the final whistle.