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Assists in home win Alexandru Matan assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), one chance created and a clean sheet in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Los Angeles Galaxy...

Impact Matan recorded his fourth assist of the season Wednesday, as well as his second in the past two matches. The assist came off a cross to Malte Amundsen in the 43rd minute to secure the 2-0 lead. He finished the match with two shots (both of target), one chance created, one cross and a clean sheet in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up Columbus opener Matan assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Matan set up Columbus' first goal with a spectacular sequence, as he charged into the box, left a few players behind and found the space to cross the ball into the midfield, only to see Darlington Nagbe tap the ball home. This was Matan's third assist of the season, and he also accounts for one goal in 11 starts so far.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Saturday Matan is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Orlando City.

Impact Matan is in the lineup after picking up a knee injury last match. He has recorded a goal with two assists with 28 crosses (eight accurate) in 11 appearances thus far.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available for weekend Matan (knee) is "feeling fine" ahead of the midweek U.S. Open Cup match against Loudon United, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch on Tuesday.

Impact Matan picked up an injury in the loss to Miami at the start of May but he used the bye week to recover and seems to be fit and available heading into Wednesday's cup match and then the league clash with Orlando City on Saturday.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury against Miami Matan was subbed out at halftime of Saturday's defeat against Inter Miami after suffering a knee injury. He created two chances in the match before being taken off.

Impact Matan has started all 10 of Columbus' MLS matches this season mostly in attacking midfield, but he had to come off at the half Saturday with a knee injury. He told the Columbus Dispatch's Bailey Johnson after the game that he thinks it's just a bruise and isn't a serious injury.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in draw Alexandru Matan registered three shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate), three chances created and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus New England Revolution. In...

Impact Matan had a nice day on the attack Saturday. He took three shots (one on target), created three chances, whipped in five crosses (two accurate) and took three corners in his full 90 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card in the 23rd minute, his second booking of the season.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots on day Alexandru Matan had two shots (zero on goal) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 win versus D.C. United.

Impact Matan had a quiet day Saturday, recording no crosses after totaling 15 in the previous two matches. He typically averages 2.5 crosses a game, with 18 (five accurate) in the first games of the season.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

12 crosses and one assist Alexandru Matan assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (three accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 6-1 win over Atlanta United. In addition, he was gi...

Impact Matan recorded his second assist of the season Saturday, as his cross found Philip Quinton's head in the 51st minute to give Columbus a 3-0 lead. It was one of three chances he created in the match, and one of 12 crosses (three accurate) he whipped in. He also recorded two secondary assists, took three shots (all off-target), took eight corners and intercepted two passes in his 89 minutes of action. The only downside to his outing was a yellow card for a bad foul in the 81st minute, his first booking of the season.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez, Matan lead Crew to 6-1 romp over Atlanta United

Christian Ramírez scored two goals, Alexandru Matan had three assists and the Columbus Crew rolled to a 6-1 victory over Atlanta United

MARCH 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luquinhas, Vanzeir rally Red Bulls to 2-1 victory over Crew

Luquinhas and Dante Vanzeir scored second-half goals to rally the New York Red Bulls to a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Crew

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First goal of season Matan scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Matan found the back of the net in the 33rd minute, opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first in four appearances for the forward to go along with one assist.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Matan recorded one assist on one chance created, took one shot (on target) and had two inaccurate crosses in Saturday's 2-0 win versus D.C.

Impact Matan recorded his first assist of the season Saturday, as his through ball found Lucas Zelarayan in the 44th minute for the second goal of the game. It was the only chance he created in the match, but he did add one on-target shot in the 34th minute. He whipped in two crosses as well (both inaccurate) and intercepted one pass in his 81 minutes of action.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Matan (finger) is not listed in Columbus' injury report for Saturday's season opener against the Union.

Impact Matan hasn't played since fracturing his finger while on-loan in Romania in September, but he's not listed in the Crew's injury report and could be available for the first game of the 2023 campaign.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Matan (finger) is beginning the preseason doing individual work with the Crew, Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch reported Monday.

Impact Matan is still working his way back from a fractured finger he suffered while on-loan in Romania in September, but he still has some time to heal up before the 2023 MLS campaign kicks off in late February.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against New Englands Matan (knock) is out for Saturday's match with New England.

Impact Matan has been ruled out once more as he continues to deal with a knock that has plagued him for over a month. Matan has limited time in the first team even when fully fit and available.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from injury Matan trained separately from his teammates during Friday's session, according to Thomas Costello of Massive Report.

Impact Matan has missed each of the last three matches entirely and has played in just six matches off the bench this season. It is unclear when he might return but he hasn't had much fantasy impact so far.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs on in season finale Matan played the final seven minutes of last weekend's victory against Chicago, and he created a chance in the match.

Impact Matan took 16 shots (seven on target) and created 10 chances in 28 appearances (nine starts) during his first season in Columbus, but the 22-year-old is still looking for his first direct goal involvement in MLS.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Matan created two chances in eight minutes off the bench during Wednesday's scoreless draw with Nashville SC.

Impact Matan was sent back to the bench after Derrick Etienne returned from the Gold Cup but still made a decent impact in the final moments of the game. Given how poorly he otherwise performed as a starter, it wouldn't be surprising to see Etienne keep his starting role over Matan in Saturday's trip to Atlanta United.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Ramírez, Matan lead Crew to 6-1 romp over Atlanta United

Luquinhas, Vanzeir rally Red Bulls to 2-1 victory over Crew