COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Crew will welcome their fans to celebrate them before they leave for their Eastern Conference tilt with FC Cincinnati.

Fans are asked to rally together at 2:30 p.m. at the OhioHealth Performance Center located at 1 Black and Gold Blvd. The team bus will depart for Cincinnati at 3 p.m. Free parking is available in the B lot.

This is the ninth time the Crew have reached the Eastern Conference Final. With a win, they would be in their fourth MLS Cup title game.

The send-off will feature a live DJ, fan chants and a giveaway of team flags and cowbells.

The Crew is operated by Haslam Sports Group and the Edwards Family. The 2023 campaign is the Crew’s 28th season in MLS and the Club’s second full season at Lower.com Field.