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Columbus Crew set to host English Premier League's Aston Villa in Leagues Cup Showcase

brianna mac kay, columbus dispatch
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Dec 9, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; F-16s fly over Lower.com Field prior to the MLS Cup final between the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles FC. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 9, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; F-16s fly over Lower.com Field prior to the MLS Cup final between the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles FC. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports

In a season in which the Crew is preparing to hit a high in total matches, the club has added an English Premier League matchup to their schedule as Columbus is set to host Aston Villa on Saturday, July 27.

A Leagues Cup Showcase match, this is the first time the Crew will face an English Premier League team at Lower.com Field. With Columbus having a bye into the round of 32 for this season's Leagues Cup as the 2023 MLS Cup champions, it opens the window for the club to host this matchup.

“This special competition between Crew and Aston Villa," said Haslam Sports group chief of strategy and development Josh Glessing in a statement. "Two historic clubs that rank among the top of their respective leagues in championships and are also currently experiencing success on the pitch, as we start the defense our 2023 MLS Cup and Villa is competing for a Champions League berth."

Dec 9, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; The Columbus Crew celebrate with the Philip J. Anschutz Trophy after defeating the Los Angeles FC in the 2023 MLS Cup championship game at Lower.com Field. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch
Dec 9, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; The Columbus Crew celebrate with the Philip J. Anschutz Trophy after defeating the Los Angeles FC in the 2023 MLS Cup championship game at Lower.com Field. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch

This is just one of a handful of marquee soccer games that Columbus is lined up to host this upcoming soccer season. Both the MLS All-Star Game and the SheBelieves Cup Final are slated to take place at Lower.com Field in this calendar year.

Tickets for this match will go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 1 with a preseason available for season ticket holders one day earlier.

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew set to host Premier League's Aston Villa