This evening, soccer fans in the United States and Mexico will be focusing their attention on Columbus, OH as the city hosts a World Cup Qualifying match between these two rivals.
Columbus is an ideal setting for this important soccer game. It was the first city to create a soccer-specific stadium for their Major League Soccer franchise, the Columbus Crew. It is also one of the few places in which the United States plays Mexico and has a true home field advantage; the
US National team is 2-0 when playing Mexico there. I was in Columbus in 1991 when these two teams first met at Columbus Crew Stadium on a frigid winter evening in which the United States defeated Mexico 2-0 in front of a raucous crowd of U.S. Soccer fans. I wish I could be there tonight but will have to enjoy the game on TV.
Columbus is a great town that I have enjoyed visiting regularly. Situated in the center of the state nearly equidistant from Cleveland and Cincinnati, it is the state's capitol. The folks from
Experience Columbus are kind enough to send us treats from the Columbus area from time to time. We have enjoyed the great ice creams offered by
Jeni's Ice Cream including a great Salty Caramel flavor. Most recently, they shared the delightful
Buckeye Crunch offered by the Krema Nut Factory.
We highly recommend checking out these brands through the mail or on your next visit to Columbus. Our dining suggestion for a visit to Columbus is
Katzinger's Delicatessen. They have delicious sandwiches and the best pickels in town. Unfortunately, I think that might be a hard treat to order by mail, so be sure to enjoy it in person!
