Who knew what & when: timeline of NWSL expansion to Columbus, plans for McCoy Park
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Published on April 22, 2026.
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team is set to be brought to Columbus, where neighbors and the city council have felt out of the loop throughout the process. The city has approved $25 million in funding for a new training facility at McCoy Park, upgrades to the existing ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, where the Crew plays, with the remaining costs covered through a 2-percent tax on tickets sold at the stadium. However, the timing of this announcement has left many with questions and frustrations. The new legislation requires a working group to form a new park design and submit a plan to the council about a new location. The Haslam-led ownership group must also contribute $3 million to fulfill a prior-planned $3.3 million commitment to fulfilling the community and public access to parts of the complex.
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