Columbus Crew's Wilfried Nancy, the only Black head coach in MLS, looks to inspire as well as win
Coach Wilfried Nancy led the Columbus Crew to the MLS Cup championship last year in his first season at the helmMAY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLUMBUS 19-9-6 · 2ND IN SUPPORTERS' SHIELD · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
19-9-6 · 2ND IN SUPPORTERS' SHIELD · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Concacaf Champions Cup final: Columbus Crew's run should be celebrated, win or lose
Whether or not they win Saturday's Concacaf Champions Cup final, the Columbus Crew have become the class of MLS. Coach Wilfried Nancy and GM...MAY 30
Pachuca vs. Columbus Crew: How to watch, stream 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup final | MLSSoccer.com The Columbus Crew chase continental glory on Saturday evening, visiting Liga MX side Pachuca for the one-off 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup fin...
MAY 29 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Cucho Hernandez - Back in training Cucho (back) is "training normally" but was stopped from "doing certain things" due to his back issues, according to manager Wilfried Nancy, per Patrick Murphy of 247 Sports.
Impact Cucho appears to be nearing a return, as his rejoining of training brings a huge boost in confidence to soon being available. This leaves him in an interesting spot for Saturday's CONCACAF Champions Cup Final, likely needing a fitness test to decide if he will be an option.
MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago, Orlando aim to end recent struggles Two sides struggling to score look to get going when Orlando City visits the Chicago Fire on Wednesday.Orlando (4-6-4, 16 points) has scored...
MAY 29 • SUNHERALD.COM
Chicago, Orlando aim to end recent struggles Two sides struggling to score look to get going when Orlando City visits the Chicago Fire on Wednesday.Orlando (4-6-4, 16 points) has scored...
MAY 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Yevhen Cheberko - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Cheberko generated two tackles (two won), four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Orlando City SC.
Impact Cheberko kept his second clean sheet of the season Saturday and his first since April 27. He won two tackles, intercepted one pass, made four clearances and blocked two shots as he played the full 90 minutes for the third consecutive match.
MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Maximilian Arfsten - Six crosses in win Arfsten recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Orlando City SC.
Impact Arfsten recorded a season-high six crosses Saturday, although he had just one accurate cross. He added one chance created and one off-target shot before he was subbed off in his 62nd minute for Mohamed Farsi.
MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Yaw Yeboah - Assists in Saturday's win Yeboah assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Orlando City SC.
Impact After missing last Saturday's game versus Chicago, Yeboah returned to the starting XI Saturday and marked the occasion with an assist. He set up Diego Rossi's goal in the 61st minute, marking his fourth assist of the season. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet, contributing one tackle, one interception and one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.
MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Rossi - Scores brace Saturday Rossi scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 win against Orlando City SC.
Impact Rossi continued his hot run of form Saturday as he scored both of his side's goals in the win over Orlando. He converted a penalty just before half-time and then scored again in the 61st minute off a Yaw Yeboah assist. He now has four goals on the season, all of which have come in his last three matches. He added two attempted tackles and one clearance before he was subbed off in the 81st minute for Marino Hinestroza.
MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Schulte - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Schulte had five saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win against Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th minute.
Impact Schulte kept his fourth clean sheet of the season Saturday, his first since April 27. He made five saves in the match which sets a new season high and ties his most shots on target faced in an MLS match this season. He faces a slightly more difficult match Friday at New York City FC, a side which has scored 19 goals in 15 league matches this season.
MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Rossi scores twice as Crew blank Orlando City Diego Rossi’s brace led the Columbus Crew to a 2-0 victory over host Orlando City on Saturday for their third straight victory, all on the r...
MAY 26 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Diego Rossi scores twice as Crew blank Orlando City Diego Rossi’s brace led the Columbus Crew to a 2-0 victory over host Orlando City on Saturday for their third straight victory, all on the r...
MAY 26 • KANSASCITY.COM
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Diego Rossi scores twice as Crew top Orlando City Diego Rossi’s brace led the Columbus Crew to a 2-0 victory over host Orlando City on Saturday for their third straight victory, all on the r...
MAY 26 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Rossi scores twice, leads Crew past Orlando City 2-0 for third straight road win
Diego Rossi scored a goal in each half and the Columbus Crew notched their third straight victory on the road, beating Orlando City 2-0MAY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marino Hinestroza - Recovers for Saturday Hinestroza (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Orlando.
Impact Hinestroza will return to the bench after coming off injured against Chicago last Saturday. He's recorded two starts in the last five games, recording a goal with two crosses (one accurate) and six shots (two on target) in that span.
MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Marino Hinestroza - Available to face Orlando Hinestroza (undisclosed) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against Orlando City.
Impact Hinestroza departed the last game with an injury before halftime, but it wasn't a serious issue, and the central midfield should be available for the weekend, regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench.
MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Cucho Hernandez - Still ruled out Cucho (back) will not be an option for Saturday's trip to Orlando, per Ty Fisher of Massive Report.
Impact Cucho will miss his third match in a row as he continues to deal with a back problem. Christian Ramirez will remain in the attack, who already has a goal and an assist in the last two starts.
MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Malte Amundsen - Assists off bench Saturday Amundsen assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Chicago Fire.
Impact Amundsen assisted late in Saturday's win as he set up Jacen Russell-Rowe's goal in the 88th minute to take the 3-1 lead. It marked his second assist of the season and his first since March 10 versus Chicago. He added one accurate cross and one clearance in his 17 minutes off the bench.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Mohamed Ramzdine Farsi - Assists in Saturday's win Farsi assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Chicago Fire.
Impact Farsi recorded his first assist of the season Saturday as he set up Christian Ramirez's goal in the 55th minute to take the 2-0 lead. It came on the only chance he created in the match. He also won one tackle, intercepted one pass and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Ramirez - Scores first goal Saturday Ramirez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Chicago Fire.
Impact Ramirez scored his first goal of the season Saturday, a strike in the 55th minute assisted by Mohamed Farsi which took the 2-0 lead. It came on the only shot he took in the match and he added two chances created for the second consecutive match. He also won one tackle and made one clearance before he was subbed off in the 73rd minute for Alexandru Matan.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Jacen Russell-Rowe - Scores late in win Russell-Rowe scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Chicago Fire.
Impact Russell-Rowe scored his side's third and final goal Saturday, a strike in the 88th minute assisted by Malte Amundsen. It marked his third goal of the season and his first since March 16. He replaced Marino Hinestroza in the 41st minute and played 49 minutes off the bench.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Rossi - Scores again Saturday Rossi scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Chicago Fire.
Impact After scoring his first MLS goal of the season Wednesday, Rossi went back-to-back with an unassisted goal in the 30th minute of Saturday's win. He recorded two shots on target for the second time this season and added one chance created for the sixth consecutive match. He also recorded secondary assists on the two other goals his side scored. He was subbed off in the 90th minute for Derrick Jones.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Marino Hinestroza - Off before halftime was injured and subbed out in the 41st minute during Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Chicago Fire.
Impact Hinestroza could not continue in the game Saturday with an undisclosed injury. He's been used as a back up option in the attack with four starts in nine appearances, however does have two goals already since making the move from Liga MX.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
