The Columbus Crew have set a new record for home match attendance, pulling in a huge crowd at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. This shows how much bigger Major League Soccer is getting, which got way better when Lionel Messi showed up.
- The Columbus Crew got their biggest home match crowd ever against Inter Miami CF.
- Lionel Messi coming here made more people interested in Major League Soccer.
- Inter Miami with Messi showed how good they are in the match.
Columbus Crew’s Historic Attendance
The Columbus Crew broke records with their home match attendance against Inter Miami CF at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. This shows how Lionel Messi brings people to games because since he joined Major League Soccer everyone wants to watch. The Crew who ended up second in the Eastern Conference in the 2024 season got tons of fans coming to see Messi play on American ground.
The Columbus Crew recorded their highest home match attendance in club history when they hosted Inter Miami at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland.
Messi stays breaking records 🐐 https://t.co/QYXyrIpv4Y
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC)
April 19, 2025
Messi’s Transformative Impact on MLS
Ever since he joined Inter Miami in 2023 Lionel Messi changed everything in Major League Soccer. When he came it was like a whole new thing for the league making Inter Miami more famous and getting attention from everywhere. Messi is amazing on the field but he’s also making big changes off it making the team more popular and setting new records for the league. He helped Inter Miami win a lot and got awards like MLS MVP and the Golden Boot for himself.
A Monumental Match in MLS
The Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami match wasn’t just about good soccer it showed how popular the league is getting. Inter Miami with Messi leading them proved they’re really good at a big moment showing everyone they’re one of the best teams now. As the 2024 season keeps going big players like Messi are bringing in new fans and making MLS better and better.
For more about the Columbus Crew’s journey and history, visit their profile. To read more about Messi’s thoughts on his move and what it means check out his story. Find out more about the exciting matches in Major League Soccer here.
