CLEVELAND CRUNCH RENEWS METROHEALTH AS OFFICIAL MEDICAL PROVIDER AND PRESENTING SPONSOR

(CLEVELAND, Ohio) Dec. 21, 2022 - The Cleveland Crunch is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with MetroHealth to be the team’s official medical provider and presenting sponsor through the 2022-23 Major League Indoor Soccer (MLIS) season.

This is the third season that MetroHealth will serve as the team’s exclusive medical provider and will supply sports medicine and athletic training services to Cleveland Crunch players throughout the season. The Cleveland Crunch and MetroHealth are both committed to serving others and caring for the Greater Cleveland community.

The Crunch looks forward to working in tandem with MetroHealth for a third season to continue promoting health and wellness across Northeast Ohio.

“We are honored to have MetroHealth as our official medical provider for a third consecutive season,” said Luciano V. Ruscitto, Cleveland Crunch managing partner. "They have played a key role in keeping our players healthy and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them.”

Founded in 1837, MetroHealth is one of Northeast Ohio’s health care leaders. With over 8,000 employees, four hospitals, four emergency departments, and more than 20 health centers and 40 additional sites throughout Cuyahoga County, MetroHealth plays an essential role in the region and is able to meet anyone and everyone's needs.

“MetroHealth and the Cleveland Crunch have a shared passion for caring for and supporting the Northeast Ohio community, which makes this the perfect partnership,” says Laurel A. Beverley, MD, Co-Director, Sports Medicine, MetroHealth. “Our caregivers are committed to helping athletes at all levels perform at the top of their game. We look forward to helping the Crunch bring another championship to Cleveland.”