CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have agreed to buy the Columbus Crew, guaranteeing the soccer team will not relocate.
Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam have been working for months with a group headed by former Crew team doctor Peter Edwards to keep the Major League Soccer franchise in Ohio while exploring the possibility of buying the team.
The Haslams said in a statement Friday they will "always be focused on building a championship-caliber team that makes the city proud, creating dynamic and memorable fan experiences and deeply engaging the community to make a positive impact.