Columbus Crew to host Burnley FC in July friendly at home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Columbus Crew will host EFL Championship side Burnley FC for a friendly match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 12. This marks the Crew’s first matchup against an English team since defeating Aston Villa in 2024. Crew general manager Issa Tall emphasized the importance of the match for player preparation as they resume MLS play following a break for the FIFA World Cup. The Crew are 4-4-7 heading into the friendly after winning their last match against Atlanta United 2-0 on May 24. Following the exhibition, the Crew will return to MLS action against New York City FC on July 22.
- •The friendly is scheduled for July 12 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
- •Columbus Crew had a 4-4-7 record before the World Cup break.
- •Crew beat Atlanta United 2-0 in their last match on May 24.
- •Columbus Crew will face New York City FC after the friendly on July 22.
- •Burnley was relegated from the Premier League following a 19th-place finish.
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Columbus Crew schedule friendly vs England's Burnley FC
"Columbus Crew have scheduled a friendly vs Burnley, who was recently relegated to the Championship League after the 2025-26 season.
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