February 21, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Columbus Crew SC News Release
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew today announced multi-year radio broadcast partnerships with iHeartMedia Columbus and Urban One Columbus. Beginning this season, all Crew matches will air live on Alt 105.7 FM and the iHeartRadio app in English and on La Grande 102.5 FM and the La Grande app in Spanish, in addition to other content for Black & Gold supporters.
Chris Doran returns for his sixth consecutive season as the Crew’s English radio play-by-play voice, bringing more than two decades of MLS broadcast experience to the booth. Juan Valladares enters his 16th season as the Spanish play-by-play voice of the Crew.
“This is an exciting time for our organization as we launch new partnerships with two of the largest media platforms in the country,” said Josh Glessing, Chief of Strategy & Development at Haslam Sports Group. “Welcoming iHeartMedia Columbus as our new English flagship radio station will allow our supporters to listen to a Crew match from anywhere and will help increase our already massive fanbase. Urban One is a leader in Columbus, and their network will help us continue to reach diverse communities that are important members of our fanbase, including the growing Latino population in our city.”
“Columbus has embraced being a championship soccer city in a big way, and iHeartMedia Columbus is the perfect partner to grow the Crew’s audience and engagement through our industry-leading reach in the market and nationwide,” said Kevin LeGrett, President of iHeartSports. “This new partnership will bring the Crew to many fans, old and new, and will be a fantastic asset to the iHeartSports portfolio in the Columbus area.”
“We are thrilled to join the MLS Champion, Columbus Crew as their partner for the Spanish broadcasts on La Grande 102.5 FM for the 2024 season,” said Kimberly Kyle, Vice President/General Manager for Urban One, Columbus. “Central Ohio represents one of the fastest growing Latino populations in the country and we are proud to be a part of the community, and to provide the Spanish radio broadcasts for both home and away matches.”
Fans can additionally stay up to date on all things Black & Gold with “Inside the Crew” Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on Alt 105.7 and the iHeartRadio app. Supporters will have access to more Crew content through the iHeartRadio app throughout the season.
The Crew’s 29th MLS season begins on Saturday, when the Black & Gold host Atlanta United FC…
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