Columbus Crew’s Darlington Nagbe to be Featured in Audi, MLS, and the Players’ Tribune “Celebrating Impact” Content Series

September 30, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Columbus Crew SC News Release

COLUMBUS // NEW YORK – Audi of America, Major League Soccer and The Players’ Tribune today announced that Darlington Nagbe of Columbus Crew will be featured in the Celebrating Impact content series for his demonstration of excellence in driving progress in his community.

Working directly with Nagbe to spotlight causes that are important to him, content will be unveiled through written, video, and social across The Players’ Tribune’s and MLS’ channels, amplifying the power of Nagbe’s voice and raising awareness for charities close to his heart.

Nagbe has a longstanding history of positively impacting the community and relationship with the Boys and Girls Club of Central Ohio. He has personally donated backpacks and sweatshirts to the organization. In preparation for the second annual 614 Day, the Lakewood, Ohio native also hosted the “Pump Up Party” at Lower.com Field, where Nagbe and volunteers from across the city inflated 614 soccer balls for donation to local youth in Columbus. As an ambassador for the One Our Sleeves Movement for Children’s Mental Health, Nagbe helps to raise awareness and break stigmas around children’s mental health. During Mental Health Awareness month, Nagbe visited Nationwide Children’s Hospital to have a conversation about the role parents have in creating positive sports environments for kids. Last year, Nagbe hosted young kids in the Cleveland area for the Crew Youth Pro Player Series which saw kids from all over Ohio learn from one of the best in the game.

“It is an honor to be featured in the Celebrating Impact content series, as being a voice for positive social change is such an important part of my life,” said Nagbe. “I’m fortunate to have the platform to help inspire and make a positive impact, and I’m committed to continuing to give back to the Central Ohio community, a place that means so much to me.”

In honor of Nagbe’s incredible work driving progress off the field, Audi will be making a $40,000 contribution through the Audi Goals Drive Progress fund to the nonprofit Nagbe selected: The Boys and Girls Club of Central Ohio.

Audi’s immense commitment to community projects will continue to be highlighted as part of the end-of-year player recognitions through the return of the Audi Goals Drive Progress Impact Award. A selection committee – comprised of current players, technical staff, front office staff and media members – will consider current MLS…