Dénis Bouanga leads LAFC into the MLS Cup final against the Crew
LAFC visits the Columbus Crew on Saturday in the MLS Cup title matchDECEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLUMBUS 19-9-6 · 2ND IN SUPPORTERS' SHIELD · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
19-9-6 · 2ND IN SUPPORTERS' SHIELD · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Los Angeles FC brings shutout streak into matchup with the Columbus Crew
Los Angeles FC heads into a matchup against the Columbus Crew after securing three straight shutout winsDECEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLS Cup 2023: How to watch LAFC vs. Columbus Crew and what to watch for
The marathon 2023 Major League Soccer season concludes on Saturday, when the Columbus Crew hosts defending champions LAFC at the 28th MLS Cu...DECEMBER 8, 2023
2023 MLS Cup odds, predictions: How to bet LAFC-Columbus Crew
LAFC and Columbus will play for the MLS Cup on Saturday, and FOX Sports Soccer Writer Doug McIntyre offers his insights regarding Saturday's...DECEMBER 5, 2023
Julian Gressel - Creates five chances in ECF win Gressel generated nine crosses (three accurate), five chances created and four corners in Saturday's 3-2 win over FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 121s...
Impact Gressel provided a massive boost off the bench Saturday as he came onto the pitch in the 65th minute with his side down 2-0 and finished the game with a 3-2 victory. He recorded nine crosses (three accurate) and five chances created off the bench, by far his best performance as a substitute this season. After his productive performance in Saturday's Eastern Conference Final, he will likely find more playing time in the MLS Cup Final versus LAFC Saturday and could take back his starting spot over Mohamed Farsi if head coach Wilfried Nancy elects to take an offensive approach to the final.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cucho Hernandez - Assists winner in wild ECF Cucho Hernandez assisted once to go with 12 shots (four on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and five chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus FC Cincinnati.
Impact Cucho provided the match-winning assist Saturday with a brilliant headed pass in the 115th minute to a wide-open Christian Ramirez who took the 3-2 lead. He put pressure on the Cincinnati defense all match as he took 12 shots (four on target), his fourth double-digit outing this season and the third in his last six matches. He also created a season-high five chances and five crosses (two accurate) in his 120 minutes of playing time. With five goal contributions in five playoff matches, he figures to be a crucial part of Saturday's MLS Cup Final versus LAFC.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Ramirez - Sparks comeback, scores winner Ramirez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 win against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Ramirez came onto the pitch in the 65th minute Saturday with his side down 2-0 and almost instantly provided a spark for Columbus. In the 75th minute his run forced an own goal by Alvas Powell and then he provided an important pass in the build up to Diego Rossi's equalizing goal in the 86th minute. He then scored the match-winning goal in the 115th minute off a headed pass by Cucho Hernandez to send his team to the MLS Cup Final. It marked his second consecutive match with a goal off the bench after not scoring since July 4. His electric performance at Cincinnati will likely book him playing time Saturday versus LAFC, especially if the Crew are in need of a spark on the attack.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Rossi - Scores equalizer in ECF comeback Rossi scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-2 win over FC Cincinnati.
Impact Rossi scored the equalizing goal Saturday, an unassisted strike into the bottom right corner in the 86th minute which tied the match at 2-2 and forced extra time. He played the full 120 minutes and provided great offensive output, recording five shots in his third straight game and adding seven crosses and three chances created. He figures to be a crucial part of the MLS Cup Final Saturday versus LAFC.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Schulte - Concedes twice in ECF win Schulte had five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Schulte helped guide his team to the MLS Cup Final with a win on Saturday as he made five saves -- including a few crucial stops -- and conceded two goals. Now he will start in the MLS Cup Final versus LAFC Saturday, a side he has not faced this season that scored 54 goals in 34 regular season matches this season.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MLS Cup: Columbus Crew will host defending champion LAFC in 2023 final
The Columbus Crew will host defending champion LAFC in the 2023 MLS Cup Dec. 9 after both teams won their respective conference finals on Sa...DECEMBER 3, 2023
Crew stun FC Cincinnati with 3-2 victory in OT to advance to MLS Cup Final
Christian Ramírez scored in the 115th minute and the Columbus Crew rallied from two goals down to beat top-seeded FC Cincinnati 3-2 to advance to the MLS Cup FinalDECEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati LIVE STREAM (12/2/23): Watch MLS Eastern Conference finals online | Time, TV, channel Columbus Crew face FC Cincinnati in the MLS Eastern Conference final on Saturday, Dec.2, 2023 (12/2/23) at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
DECEMBER 2, 2023 • NJ.COM
MLS Cup Playoffs: FC Cincinnati eying first final appearance while LAFC looks to return
The two teams that will square off for the 2023 MLS Cup will be determined on Saturday, with FC Cincinnati hosting the Columbus Crew in an a...DECEMBER 1, 2023
2023 MLS Cup schedule, bracket, scores, how to watch the final
The 2023 MLS Cup playoffs are underway. Here's how you can catch all of the action leading up to the final on FOX.DECEMBER 1, 2023
Columbus Crew ask minimum $421 for individual tickets vs. Messi and Miami next season
The Columbus Crew are asking a minimum $421 list price for individual tickets for next season’s MLS home game against Inter Miami and Lionel...NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Columbus Crew ask minimum $421 for individual tickets vs. Messi and Miami next season
The Columbus Crew are asking a minimum $421 list price for individual tickets for next season’s Major League Soccer home game against Inter Miami and Lionel MessiNOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLS Cup Playoffs: LAFC eliminates Sounders, FC Cincinnati still the favorite
LAFC and the Houston Dynamo advanced to Western Conference finals on Sunday, a day after FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew clinched spots...NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Rudy Camacho - Keeps clean sheet in Saturday's win Camacho generated six clearancesand one interception in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 27th minute.
Impact Camacho helped keep a clean sheet in Saturday's playoff win, his second playoff clean sheet in four attempts. He made six clearances and intercepted one pass in his full 120 minutes. He also picked up a yellow card for a bad foul in the 27th minute, his third in four playoff matchups.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Rossi - Creates six chances in win Rossi recorded five shots (two on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Orlando City SC.
Impact While Rossi did not record a goal contribution Saturday for the first time this season, it was not for a lack of trying. He tied a season high with six chances created and added five shots (two on target), five crosses (one accurate) and seven corners before being subbed out during halftime of extra time. He figures to be a crucial part of Saturday's Eastern Conference Final at FC Cincinnati.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Molino - Assists late goal Saturday Molino assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Orlando City SC.
Impact Molino assisted his side's second goal as he found Cucho Hernandez near midfield who then launched a rocket into the back of the net in the 118th minute. It marked Molino's first goal contribution of the season. He has come off the bench in three of four matches (all wins) so may feature in Saturday's Eastern Conference Final at FC Cincinnati.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Ramirez - Scores winning goal Saturday Ramirez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 117th minute.
Impact Ramirez broke the dead-lock in Saturday's match with a scrappy goal in the 93rd minute just three minutes after coming onto the pitch. It marked his first goal since July 4 and it could not have come at a better time. Next up is the Eastern Conference Final at Cincinnati Saturday where he will likely feature as a late substitute if he is used at all.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cucho Hernandez - Scores late in Saturday's win Cucho Hernandez scored one goal to go with 11 shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Orlando City SC. In addition, he...
Impact Cucho scored his fourth goal of the playoffs Saturday, a strike from just ahead of the halfway line that gave his side an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the 118th minute. He took 11 shots in the match, his third double digit outing of the season, and created three chances for the seventh time this season. Next up he faces FC Cincinnati Saturday in the Eastern Conference Final, a side which he recorded a goal and an assist against in two regular season matches.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Schulte - Keeps clean sheet in win Schulte recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Orlando City SC.
Impact Schulte kept Orlando out of the back of the net through 120 minutes, an impressive outing that sends his team to the Eastern Conference Final. Through four playoff matches, he has conceded six goals, made eight saves and kept two clean sheets. Next up he faces FC Cincinnati on the road Saturday, a side which scored 57 goals in 34 matches in the regular season, including three in two matches versus Columbus.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
