State lawmakers have proposed sending $15 million to the to help build their new stadium. One legislator said this is a crucial moment in the movement.
Fans, businesses, and policymakers have been scrambling to keep the soccer team in Columbus after its owner said he wanted to relocate to Austin.
Crew backer and central Ohio Representative said the money will trigger what鈥檚 known as the 鈥淎rt Modell Law鈥� which says a team can鈥檛 leave the state if it receives public dollars.
鈥淚 think this is actually, literally the moment that they will be saved,鈥� he said.
The city of has also pledged money to the project.
Duffey says the state can see a return on investment in just four years.
