Burnley FC, one of England's most storied clubs, will host Columbus Crew in an international friendly at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 12. Established in 1882, Burnley have a rich history and strong tradition, having captured two English league titles and one FA Cup. The match offers valuable experience for the Crew ahead of their return to MLS play, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and Leagues Cup 2026. Single match tickets are on-sale now at cbuscrew.com/CLBvBFC. ScottsMiracle-Gro Field is a world-class stadium that provides the Crew the opportunity to showcase Columbus on a global stage and bring international competitions like the Burnley friendly for all fans to enjoy soccer at the highest levels. The Crew possess a 14-6-3 all-time record against international clubs outside of league and tournament play. The Club most recently defeated English Premier League side and recent UEFA Europa League champions Aston Villa 4-1 in the Leagues Cup Showcase on July 27, 2024. Dating back to 1997, the Club has competed in friendly matches with teams hailing from Argentina, Chile, England, Germany, Guatemala, Mexico, and Spain. In addition to the Columbus friendly, Burnley will face FC Cincinnati on June 10 and Real Salt Lake as part of their summer preseason tour. As North America welcomes the world for FIFA World Cup 2026, MLS paused league play after the matches on May 24 and will resume on July 16. The Black & Gold return to regular season play at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field against New York City FC on Wednesday July 22.