What happened: Columbus Crew closed out the school year by visiting Lima Ridge Elementary to support the school's annual soccer tournament. The appearance came through the club's Soccer in Schools program, presented by Nationwide and Scotts.

Why it matters: Community programming helps MLS clubs deepen local roots and grow youth participation across their markets. Grassroots efforts like this one are how a club cultivates the next generation of players and supporters in central Ohio.

What to watch: Watch for the Crew's community calendar to continue through the summer with additional youth and school engagements.