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Jesse Ghiorzi
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Jesse Ghiorzi

Jesse Ghiorzi is the director of marketing at the Greater Columbus Sports Commission. He’s married to a wonderful woman named Chelsi, father of a dope daughter named Cecilia and frequent walker of a dog named Mia. He likes to travel to new places, drink bourbon and watch sports. Sometimes all three at once.

Every U.S. Women's National Team Match in Columbus

The U.S. Women’s National Team and SheBelieves Cup is returning to Columbus on March 4, 2026. This will be the team's third appearance at Scotts Miracle-Gro Field and the third time the SheBelieves Cup has been in Columbus. Through 2024, the USWNT has played 12 times in Columbus (including once in…

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Fall 2025 Columbus Sports Events

Fall For Columbus Sports If you ranked the best seasons for sports fans, Fall and Spring are locks for the top two. With the temperatures dropping, leaves changing and a packed schedule, we're partial to fall. Blue Jackets opening night, Crew march towards the MLS Playoffs, high school football…

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Downtown Columbus Running Routes

Columbus is a fun city to run & walk in. Whether you’re training for an upcoming race or just getting some cardio, we compiled a few of our favorite ways to see the city on foot. >> Subscribe to our monthly newsletter On the Sidelines for Columbus sports news, offers and updates Fast Fact Guide Look…

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2025 Community Cup Recap

For the third year in a row, Community Cup presented by the Columbus Foundation set new a new high mark for teams and athletes! We added two new sports - a Pickleball Tournament and Relay Race - and updated others including changing Frisbee Toss to Frisbee Golf, and Golf Chipping to Golf Putting…

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Every U.S. Men's National Team Match in Columbus

Through September 2025, the U.S. Men’s National Team is 11-1-3 all-time in Columbus. Through the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup, Ohio’s capital city has hosted more USMNT World Cup Qualifying matches (12) than anywhere else. Quick Facts Through September 2025 vs. Japan 11-1-3 record First match:…

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May 2025 Columbus Sports Preview

The Memorial Tournament, NCAA Men's Volleyball Championship & Hell is Real Spring is in the air and sports are on the schedule. Major League Pickleball, the NCAA Men's Volleyball Championship, The Memorial Tournament and Hell is Real are this month's top events. If you're feeling active, check out…

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April 2025 Columbus Sports Preview

Play Ball! Clippers Season and More Sports in April Get ready for home runs, double plays and hot dogs - it's baseball season! The Clippers begin their 2025 season at Huntington Park on April 1 with a six-game homestand vs. the St. Paul Saints. Just up the street at Nationwide Arena, it's playoff…

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Women's History Month in Columbus Sports

Columbus has long been a city that elevates and celebrates women's sports. As early as 1897, just six years after basketball was invented, Columbus high schools were fielding girls teams. Check out this image of one of those early teams, courtesy of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. In the 125+…

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March 2025 Columbus Sports Preview

The NHL Stadium Series is Here and March Madness is Back The NHL Stadium Series comes to Columbus on March 1 as the Blue Jackets take on the Red Wings in the first-ever hockey game at Ohio Stadium. The Jackets head on the road after that but end the month with five home games in two weeks. The Crew…

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