The GCGBAGs
The Greater Columbus Golden Boys and Girls supporter group/lifestyle brand was officially formed in 2016.
Like many supporter groups, GCGBAG (pronounced ghee see ghee bag) prides ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming to all Crew fans. If you like tailgating, singing “Africa” by Toto at the top of your lungs and Upping the Lads on match day, you have found your new family. We’re also official members of the Independent Supporters Council, which advocates for fair treatment of supporters across North America and promotes supporter culture.
But GCGBAG is more than a supporter group; we’re a lifestyle brand. From custom 2-sticks with obscure references to exclusive swag and cult-like reverence to Josh Williams, we do it all! We’ve produced loads of exclusive content on GCGBAG TV, including fan favorites like the Drunken Crewzer Postgame Show, FIFA Scouting Report and the limited Web series The Hunt For The Golden Crewzer. We’ve even got a song on Spotify! And did we mention Gumbinho!?!
Our involvement extends well beyond just supporting the Crew . We are proud supporters of Columbus Eagles FC, our local women’s soccer club, and we’ve been their Official Broadcast Partners since 2021. Our commitment to the community goes even further back, from establishing relationships with local nonprofits like CRIS (Community Refugee and Immigration Services) and Final Third Foundation, to helping found the Nation’s Cup.
We are always open to suggestions from members and non-members alike. We like to empower our members to take the lead on their own ideas for supporter projects and methods of support. Let us know if you have any ideas for chants, tifos, or other projects!
Make sure to follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or our LinkTree so you can keep up with all GCGBAG announcements. Members also have access to our exclusive Discord server.
FAQs
OK, what’s the deal with the name and logo?
It’s a mash-up! It’s part tribute to a rec soccer team, the Greater Columbus Golden Boys, that several founding members played on back in the day and part homage to a crotchety, queeny old priest who loved The Golden Girls that several founding members had as a high school teacher.
Where can I find GCGBAG?
On home match days, you can find us at the Nordecke tailgate in the Lower Dot Com Field north lot. Just look for the GCG-Flag! During the match, you can find us in section 130 of the Nordecke, better known as “The Triangle.” For away matches, join us at City Tavern on Fourth Street!
When it’s not match day, you can find us being online on places like Bluesky, Instagram or our members-only Discord server.
You guys are so cool and awesome. You look like you have a great time and I want to be friends. I realize this isn’t really a question
Aww, well you don’t have to be a member to be a friend. Just stop by the tailgate! But if you’d like to support our antics and advocacy, consider becoming a member.
