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**Columbus Crew to Host Club Puebla in Leagues Cup Action This Friday**

**COLUMBUS, OH –** The Columbus Crew are set to face Club Puebla this Friday at Lower.com Field in Game 2 of Phase 1 of the Leagues Cup. Kickoff is scheduled for [insert kickoff time if provided – otherwise, remove this sentence].

Fans are encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic congestion. Parking can be pre-purchased online. Several road closures in the Arena District will impact traffic flow. Closures of West Spring and West Long Street, and John H McConnell Blvd to Hocking Street will begin Thursday, July 31 and run through Saturday, Aug. 2. Closures of SR 315 North at Dublin Road are from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET. There will also be a closure of Eastbound Dublin Road and North Souder Ave. With the 315 North exit closure, the three options are 315 North to West Goodale Street, 315 North to 670 East to Neil Ave, or 315 North to 670 East to North Third Street. The club has provided recommended routes to navigate around the closures; fans should consult the Crew website or app for more details. Specific parking lots will not open until 5:30 p.m.

A new stadium policy is in effect for this match. The designated smoking area has been relocated to the North Gate. The Northwest gate will be closed for the 2025 season and fans coming from the North Lot can utilize the new North Gate for ingress and egress located behind Nordecke.

Alcohol sales will conclude at the 80th minute of the match, a Leagues Cup regulation.

To ensure smooth entry, fans are reminded to update their Crew App and re-login to Ticketmaster.

For fans who cannot attend in person, the match will be broadcast on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, Alt 105.7 FM, and the iHeartRadio app in English. Spanish-language coverage will be available on La Mega Columbus 107.1/103.1 FM and the La Mega app.

Arrive early for a unique experience at Lower.com Field!

**Notes:**

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* I tried to include all pertinent information from the provided text.

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