Columbus Crew face LAFC in 2023 MLS Cup rematch: Here's how to watch
For Crew fans across the city wanting to watch the rematch of the 2023 MLS Cup title game on Saturday, it is going to be a late night.
Traveling to California to face Los Angeles FC, the Crew will kick off against their MLS Cup opponent from last year at 10:30 p.m. This is the first time the two teams are playing each other since Dec. 9, when the Crew defeated LAFC for the title 2-1 at Lower.com Field.
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Similar to the title matchup, both teams are going into the regular-season game in top shape, riding a four-game winning streak. LAFC is in first place for the Western Conference standings, while the Crew are in third for the Eastern Conference and are still needing to catch up in games played.
"It’s two teams that are in a great run of form," said Crew forward Christian Ramirez. "They have been one of the hottest teams over the last eight or nine games. So, they found a good rhythm, as we have. So, it’s a good time for this matchup, and I know it’s an exciting matchup around the league.”
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Here is how to watch the Crew take on LAFC:
What time does Columbus Crew play LAFC?
Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
Will Columbus Crew vs. LAFC be on cable television?
No, the Crew-LAFC match will only be available over streaming on Apple TV as one of the free matches of the week, meaning no MLS Season Pass subscription is required. A Spanish broadcast will also be available on Apple TV.
Who is calling Columbus Crew vs. LAFC on Apple TV?
On the call for the Crew-LAFC match will be Keith Costigan (play-by-play) and Maurice Edu (analyst). The Spanish broadcast will have Jorge Perez-Navarro (play-by-play) and Marcelo Balboa (analyst) calling the match.
How to listen to Columbus Crew vs LAFC radio broadcast
The broadcast of the match will be available on 105.7 FM and the iHeartRadio app with Chris Doran on the radio call. The Spanish radio broadcast, featuring Juan Valladares on the call, will be available via 102.5 FM La Grande.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew vs LAFC: Apple TV streaming information
