Columbus Crew in Record Shirt Deal

Major League Soccer franchise Columbus Crew has agreed a record shirt sponsorship deal with Acura, the luxury vehicle brand of Japanese automotive manufacturer Honda.

The initial three-year agreement names Acura as Columbus Crew’s official automotive partner and will cover the next three MLS campaigns.

The club have confirmed that the deal represents ”the largest annual commercial transaction” in their history, and will be Acura’s first shirt sponsorship deal. Acura branding will adorn the front of Crew playing shirts.

The club begins its 2017 MLS campaign with a home game against Chicago Fire on Saturday.