COLUMBUS, Ohio – Columbus Crew SC has announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Nationwide beginning in 2021.
In 2020, the Crew will partner with Nationwide Children’s Hospital for all Major League Soccer and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup matches.
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital will debut at Crew SC’s opening match on Sunday.
Beginning in 2021, Crew SC kits will feature the Nationwide logo.
“We are thrilled to announce this partnership with Nationwide and take great pride in the unique opportunity to highlight Nationwide Children’s Hospital on our jerseys in 2020,” said Crew SC Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer Steve Lyons. “We know that Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a tremendous resource in our community and is synonymous with so much that is good in Columbus, especially their work to address pediatric behavioral health. We look forward to the special 2020 kits and are excited that our Crew jerseys will then feature the iconic Nationwide logo in 2021 and beyond. Today marks an exciting moment for Crew SC, celebrating the partnership with Nationwide and Nationwide Children’s Hospital as we enter a new era for this Club.”
“Nationwide is excited that the 2020 jersey sponsorship will go to our longtime community and philanthropic partners at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and then Nationwide will become the official jersey and insurance partner of Columbus Crew SC in 2021,” said Kirt Walker, Nationwide’s chief executive officer. “This brings together three hometown teams to engage the Crew’s incredible fan base and highlight the important, inspiring work being done by the hospital.”
“On behalf of the staff, patients and families at Nationwide Children’s Hospital we are so honored to join this partnership with Nationwide and the Crew,” said Tim Robinson, CEO of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “Nationwide has been an extraordinary supporter of the hospital for decades and this is yet another tangible example of their generosity. We look forward to cheering the Crew to victory this season and to this on-going relationship.”
