COLUMBUS NEWS

Diego Rossi - Assists, misses penalty Rossi assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Nashville SC.

Impact Rossi helped open up the scoring Saturday as his corner in the 16th minute connected with Sean Zawadzki to take the early 1-0 lead. It marked his first goal contribution of the season. He then had a chance to score his first goal of the season in the 49th minute, but his penalty shot hit the right post and missed. While it was certainly a rough moment to miss a penalty, it was overall a positive performance since he finally recorded a goal contribution.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Marino Hinestroza - Scores equalizer Saturday Hinestroza scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Nashville SC.

Impact Hinestroza came onto the pitch at the start of the second half, replacing goalscorer Sean Zawadzki. Hinestroza decided to score a goal for himself, a header in the 79th minute set up by Yaw Yeboah which tied the match at 2-2. It was his only shot in the match and he added two drawn fouls in his 45 minutes of action.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Zawadzki - Scores opener in draw Zawadzki scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Nashville SC.

Impact Zawadzki opened up the scoring Saturday with a header in the 16th minute off a Diego Rossi corner. It marked his first goal and second goal contributions of the season. The goal came on his lone shot in the match and he added one interception before being replaced by Marino Hinestroza at halftime.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Schulte - Concedes twice in return Schulte made three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Nashville SC.

Impact After missing the last match out on international duty, Schulte returned Saturday and conceded a season-high two goals. He also tied a season high with three saves. He faces a matchup of similar difficulty next Saturday versus D.C. United, a side which has scored nine goals in six league matches this season.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Hinestroza scores first MLS goal, Crew ties Nashville 2-2 Marino Hinestroza scored his first MLS goal in the 79th minute to help the Columbus Crew tie Nashville SC 2-2

MARCH 31 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Crew rally late to earn draw with Nashville SC Substitute Marino Hinestroza scored his first MLS goal in the 79th minute as the Columbus Crew rallied for a 2-2 draw with host Nashville SC...

MARCH 31 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Cucho Hernandez - Out Saturday Cucho is out for Saturday's clash with Nashville.

Impact Cucho wasn't included in the squad for Saturday's clash despite coming into the match with seemingly no injury designation. Jacen Russell-Rowe and Diego Rossi will have to lead the line while Cucho is left on the sideline.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus, Nashville face off after humbling losses Defending MLS Cup champion Columbus suffered its first loss of the season last weekend.But it came with an asterisk.The Crew (3-1-1, 10 poin...

MARCH 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Patrick Schulte - Back in Columbus Schulte (international duty) is an option for Saturday's match against Nashville.

Impact Schulte is no longer away with the USA U23 squad, as he is back in Columbus and is available for Saturday's contest. The goalie should be expected to be inserted back into the starting XI immediately, as he is easily their best option in net and has yet to miss a start when an option this season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jacen Russell-Rowe - No longer with Canada Russell-Rowe (international duty) is an option for Saturday's match against Nashville.

Impact Russell-Rowe will only miss one match due to his international duties, as he is back in Columbus after his service with Team Canada. He will now hope to get the start Saturday after starting in the club's past contest, although he may serve off the bench, having only started in two of his four appearances on the team sheet this campaign.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Morris - No longer on international duty Morris (international duty) is an option for Saturday's match against Nashville.

Impact Morris is back with the club following his short-term absence due to international duty with the USA. He will now hope to return to his starting spot immediately, as he is yet to miss a start this season when available, having played the full 90 in all four starts this campaign.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Ramirez - Continues on sidelines Ramirez (thigh) is out for Saturday's match against Nashville.

Impact Ramirez will not be able to make his return this week after going down in the club's last contest against Charlotte, having been confirmed to have picked up a thigh issue in the loss. Luckily for the club, he mainly serves in a rotational role, only starting once all season in five appearances on the team sheet. However, they will hope to add his depth back next week against D.C. United on April 6.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rudy Camacho - Out Saturday Camacho (groin) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Nashville.

Impact Camacho will not be available after coming off early last week against Charlotte, having been confirmed to have picked up a groin issue. This will cause some changes in the team, as the defender has started in all five contests this season, with Sean Zawadzki being his most likely replacement while he is out.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Jones fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued one fine following Matchday 6 of the 2024 season.

MARCH 26 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Christian Ramirez - Suffers hamstring injury Ramirez was substituted off with an injury in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Charlotte FC.

Impact Ramirez suffered a hamstring injury and had to be withdrawn in the 23rd minute. Max Arfsten could come into the starting XI if Ramirez is not fit to feature against Nashville on Saturday.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Jones - Sees red Jones was sent off in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC.

Impact Jones was brought on as an early substitute to replace the injured Rudy Camacho. He only lasted eight minutes after getting into a tangle with Djibril Diani and was shown a controversial red card after a VAR review. With Jones suspended and Camacho injured, Yevgen Cheberko could be set to start against Nashville on Saturday.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Rossi - Delivers five crosses Rossi had two shots off target and attempted five crosses (three accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC.

Impact Rossi ranked first for crosses and shots among his teammates. The striker has attempted 10 shots (four on target) and has created nine chances in five starts this season but is yet to register an attacking return. He managed five goals and five assists last season.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Bush - Concedes twice Bush conceded twice and made three saves in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC.

Impact Bush was making his first MLS appearance since 2021 and was the only goalkeeper in the match day squad with Patrick Schulte away with the under-23 national team. Columbus' no.1 is expected back for Saturday's match against Nashville, meaning Bush is likely to return to the bench.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Rudy Camacho - Forced off early Camacho was forced off in the first half of Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Camacho was forced off in the first half due to an apparent injury, and seemed to be in some discomfort. While it's not clear what the injury was exactly, Camacho will certainly be in a doubt for a March 30 trip to Nashville. Derrick Jones came on to replace Camacho and was promptly sent off.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions Charlotte FC (1 win, 1 draw, 2 losses) welcome the Columbus Crew (3-1-0) to Bank of America Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. E...

MARCH 23 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Defending champion Crew can extend historic start at Charlotte The Columbus Crew’s campaign to become the fourth team to repeat as MLS Cup champions can reach a milestone with a win at Charlotte FC on Sa...

MARCH 22 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Columbus Crew visit Charlotte FC after shutout victory

A game after shutting out the New York Red Bulls 3-0, the Columbus Crew visit Charlotte FC

MARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patrick Schulte - Joining USYNT Schulte was called up by the U23 USMNT and will miss Saturday's trip to Charlotte.

Impact Schulte is off to a quick start in his second season as the top option in net. He's kept two clean sheets and stopped all but two shots on his net across four matches. Evan Bush should be in line for a rare start with Schulte out with the USYNT.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jacen Russell-Rowe - Out with Canada Russell-Rowe will miss Saturday's trip to Charlotte on international duty with Canada.

Impact Russell-Rose heads off to national team duty in flying form, with two goals in his last two matches and six chances created in three appearances. The attacking midfielder is quickly establishing himself as part of the starting XI and should be in for a big role when back from international duty.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Morris - Called up with USA Morris was called up by the US U23 team and will miss Saturday's trip to Charlotte.

Impact Morris is set to miss one match while on international duty with the U23 team. The midfielder has been one of the first names on the team sheet with Columbus to open the season and could prove tough to replace for Saturday's clash. Max Arfsten is one possible option.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE