WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ohio’s U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and J.D. Vance (R-OH) introduced a resolution honoring the Columbus Crew for winning the 2023 Major League Soccer Cup. The Columbus Crew beat the Los Angeles Football Club 2 to 1 on December 9 to take home the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy.
“It was an honor to introduce this resolution to recognize the hard work and dedication of everyone in the Columbus Crew organization. You truly made Columbus and all of Ohio proud throughout this historic season and playoff run. Glory to Columbus,” said Brown.
The full resolution can be read HERE or below.
Whereas, on December 9, 2023, the Columbus Crew defeated the Los Angeles Football Club by a score of 2 to 1 in Columbus, Ohio, in the 2023 Major League Soccer (referred to in this preamble as the “MLS”) Cup;
Whereas the Columbus Crew have captured their third MLS Cup in franchise history and have brought the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy back to Columbus;
Whereas every member of the 2023 Columbus Crew team played an integral role in bringing the MLS Cup to Columbus;
Whereas the Columbus Crew’s fans set the franchise’s single-season attendance record in 2023 and helped provide a crucial home-field advantage in the playoffs and Cup Final; and
Whereas the 2023 Columbus Crew have brought pride and elation to Columbus and the entire State of Ohio by winning the 2023 MLS Cup: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) congratulates the Columbus Crew for winning the 2023 Major League Soccer Cup;
(2) recognizes the contributions and achievements of all the players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the 2023 season;
(3) applauds the fans of the Columbus Crew; and
(4) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit for appropriate display an official copy of this resolution to—
(A) the president and general manager of the Columbus Crew, Central Ohio native Tim Bezbatchenko;
(B) proud Ohioan and captain of the Columbus Crew, Darlington Nagbe; and
(C) the board of directors of the Nordecke supporters collective, one of the great fan bases in Major League Soccer who helped “Save The Crew”.