
As soccer takes center stage this summer, the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is bringing the excitement directly to fans with its Summer of Soccer Road Trip, making its first stop on the nationwide tour in Columbus ahead of the NWSL Challenge Cup, presented by e.l.f.
The tour kicks off with two immersive fan experiences: a FanFest at McFerson Commons, and the Summer of Soccer Bus stationed outside Scotts Miracle-Gro Field, serving as a content creator hub and podcast studio.
FanFest Highlights:
- Summer of Soccer x YETI Tailgate — lawn games, giveaways, a mechanical bull, and soccer-themed activities
- Creator-Led Soccer-Tennis Tournament — featuring youth academy players invited by Drip FC
- NWSL Fan Zone, presented by Nationwide — live entertainment from DJ BLCKUNICORN
- Player Meet-and-Greets, sponsored by Ally — with Kaleigh Kurtz and Sam Staab
- March to the Match — led by the Ohio State pep band, escorting fans from McFerson Commons to Scotts Miracle-Gro Field ahead of kickoff
Activities continue into the NWSL Challenge Cup, presented by e.l.f., featuring additional fan programming and a halftime performance by Grammy-nominated R&B artist Amber Mark.