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Columbus NWSL team to unveil name, crest and colors on Dec. 7
Columbus's new NWSL franchise will reveal its name, logo and colors on Dec. 7, with a free fan fest at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on Dec. 12. The club, which begins play in 2028, says supporters helped shape a crest and palette distinct from the Columbus Crew.
Columbus soccer fans will finally learn what to call their new women's professional team. The NWSL club set to begin play in 2028 announced Thursday that its name, logo and colors will be unveiled on Dec. 7. The team did not disclose a time or further details for the reveal.
The club said supporters from across Columbus took part in designing the crest and selecting the team's colors. According to the announcement, the identity is "unique to the professional women's team and distinct from the Columbus Crew, while also embracing the long-standing legacy of soccer in Central Ohio."
The NWSL awarded Columbus a franchise in April. The team will join the league in 2028 alongside Atlanta City FC, bringing the NWSL to 18 clubs for that season.
A free fan festival is planned for Dec. 12 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field to celebrate the reveal. Tickets are available now, and the event will feature live music, merchandise bearing the new logo and other activities.
The team will play its home matches at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field and train at the OhioHealth Training Grounds on the city's southwest side. Construction has begun on the training facility, which is scheduled to open in January 2028.
The Dec. 7 reveal marks a milestone for a franchise that has been building its footprint in the city since the spring. For local supporters who participated in the design process, the announcement offers a first public look at the result of that collaboration â and a chance to see how the club will distinguish itself from the Crew while honoring Central Ohio's soccer history.