Thank you for your interest in obtaining a single-match media credential for the MLS NEXT Pro Cup hosted by Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field against St Louis CITY2 on Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Members of the media wishing to apply for a single-match credential for the MLS NEXT Pro Cup must apply no later than 1:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 6 via this online form. An application is not a guarantee of a credential and media members are encouraged to apply as early as possible ensure a spot. Media members with season-long credentials must RSVP to Eunice Kim (ekim@columbuscrew.com) no later than 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 6.

Crew 2 captured the Eastern Conference title on Sunday, Oct. 2 with a 4-3 extra time win over Toronto FC II after finishing regulation 2-2 courtesy of goals from Noah Fuson and Isaiah Parente. Crew 2 battled back after giving up a goal four minutes into the first extra time period, and scored twice in the last 11 minutes, including Jordan Knight’s strike in the 109th minute and Coleman Gannon’s game-winner in the final minute of the match (119’) to advance to Saturday’s final.

St Louis CITY2 advanced to the NEXT Pro Cup after defeating Tacoma Defiance, 2-1 on Oct. 2.

An application is not a guarantee of a credential. We encourage you to apply as early as possible ensure a spot.

After applying for a credential, media members will receive an email with an update on the status of the single-match credential application. Information on picking up credentials and parking will be shared upon confirmation of credentials for the match. Questions can be directed to Eunice Kim, Crew Communications Senior Manager (ekim@columbuscrew.com).