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Cucho Hernández scores 2 goals to help Crew beat Atlanta United 2-0 in MLS playoffs

Cucho Hernández scored two goals to reach 18 on the season and No. 3 seed Columbus Crew beat sixth-seeded Atlanta United 2-0 in the MLS playoffs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United vs. Columbus Crew FREE LIVE STREAM (11/1/23): Watch MLS playoffs online | Time, TV, channel Atlanta United faces the Columbus Crew in the MLS playoffs on Wednesday, Nov.1, 2023 (11/1/23) at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NJ.COM

How to watch Atlanta United vs. Columbus Crew (11/1/23): Free live stream, time, TV, channel for MLS playoffs Atlanta United faces the Columbus Crew in the MLS playoffs on Wednesday, Nov.1, 2023 (11/1/23) at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NJ.COM

Atlanta United, minus Thiago Almada, visit Crew in Game 1 Jul 31, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez (9) gets around the sliding tackle of Club America midfielder Richard...

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Diego Rossi - Option against Atlanta Rossi (thigh) is expected to be available for Wednesday's playoff match against Atlanta, according to manager Wilfried Nancy, per Colin Gay.

Impact Rossi sat the last match against Montreal due to a thigh injury, but he appears to be ready based on manager Wilfried Nancy's quotes on Monday. This is a huge boost for the Crew heading into their first playoff contest, as he started all but two matches before his injury since joining the club, bagging four goal contributions across that span. The striker should return to the starting XI, sending Christian Ramirez back to the bench.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United visits the Columbus Crew in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs

Atlanta United visits the Columbus Crew in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diego Rossi - Not listed on injury report Rossi (thigh) is not listed on the injury report and is expected to be available for Wednesday's match against Atlanta United.

Impact Rossi didn't play in the regular-season finale, but given the Crew had already clinched a playoff spot, they decided to rest him due to a minor thigh injury. He is likely to start, as he has delivered three goals and two assists across 10 appearances (eight starts) since joining the Crew.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLS playoffs kick off with new format, a best-of-three first-round series

Major League Soccer's playoffs have a new twist this season: the opening round will be a best-of-three series.

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Rudy Camacho - Completes five clearances Camacho recorded five clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 win over CF Montreal.

Impact Camacho had a total of 30 clearances in the last seven matches for an average of 3.7 per games. He also generated 40 in 11 contests since joining from Montreal midseason.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Morris - Ineffective in win Morris registered one tackle (zero won) and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 win versus CF Montreal.

Impact Morris has not scored a goal since Aug 20, recording just seven shots (three on target) along with 21 tackles (13 won) and 10 interceptions in that span. He had a total of four goals and three assists in 30 games played, all of them coming as starts.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandru Matan - Wins two tackles Alexandru Matan generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 win against CF Montreal.

Impact Alexandru Matan has logged in two assists in the last seven matches while also recording 12 chances in that span. He also led the team in assists with eight, which is also a career high for him in the MLS.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez - Another goal to end season Hernandez scored one goal to go with 13 shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus CF Montreal.

Impact Hernandez finished the Crew's 2023 regular season with 16 goals, a significant improvement from his 2022 equivalent. The 24-year-old was particularly excellent between June and October, a span during which he logged 14 goals across 18 appearances. Ideally for Hernandez, the goal-scoring form continues into November.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malte Amundsen - Records assist Amundsen assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over CF Montreal.

Impact Amundsen logged the assist to Columbus' second goal, scored by Darlington Nagbe. The former had a short but strong October, finishing it with a goal and an assist across two appearances. Ideally for Amundsen, his current form can continue into November, when the Crew are expected to begin a their three-game first-round series against Atlanta United.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darlington Nagbe - Scores goal Nagbe scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus CF Montreal.

Impact Nagbe scored the Crew's second goal, ultimately cementing a win that secured them third place in the MLS Eastern Conference across 2023. He finished this year's regular season with three goals, the same amount of goals as his 2022 equivalent. Moving up the standings means the Crew will now face Atlanta United in a three-game series.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Moreira - Records assist Moreira assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against CF Montreal.

Impact Moreira finished 2023 on a positive note, with an assist to a goal scored by Cucho Hernandez. The center-back finished this year with three assists across 34 appearances, a slight downgrade from his five across 32 appearances in his equivalent.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Schulte - Concedes goal again Schulte registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus CF Montreal.

Impact Schulte finished his first MLS season by conceding one goal during each of his last five appearances. He will look to bounce back in the MLS playoffs, beginning with a three-game series against Atlanta United. Across two games Schulte played during this year's regular season, Schulte conceded one goal both times.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crew edge CF Montreal, lock down No. 3 seed in East Oct 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; CF Montreal forward Kwadwo Opoku (90) controls the ball against Columbus Crew defender Steven Moreira (31...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Crew clinch top-4 seed, eliminate Montreal with 2-1 victory

Darlington Nagbe scored the winner in the second half and the Columbus Crew clinched a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference, while eliminating CF Montreal from postseason play w...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLS Decision Day: Will Lionel Messi, Miami play spoiler in Charlotte?

While 13 of the 18 available spots in the 2023 MLS Cup playoffs have already been snapped up, 10 teams are still in contention for a postsea...

OCTOBER 20, 2023

CF Montreal looks to end road losing streak against the Columbus Crew

CF Montreal hits the road against the Columbus Crew aiming to end a three-game road losing streak

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diego Rossi - Dealing with thigh injury Rossi has been listed as questionable for Saturday's match against Montreal due to a thigh injury.

Impact Rossi has been excellent for the Crew since making his debut in late August, tallying three goals, two assists, 26 shots and 20 chances created across 10 appearances (eight starts). Considering that the Crew already wrapped up a spot in the playoffs, it wouldn't be shocking if Rossi gets some rest to have him fit for the postseason, meaning Jacen Russell-Rowe or Christian Ramirez could move into the starting lineup as a result.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yevhen Cheberko - Not listed on injury report Cheberko (undisclosed) is not listed in the injury report ahead of Saturday's match against Montreal.

Impact Cheberko left the game against Atlanta United before the international break with an injury in the 89th minute, but it wasn't a serious issue, and he is expected to be available for selection. He posted a season-high nine clearances against Atlanta United, so he might be in contention for another start in the final match of the regular season.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darlington Nagbe - Has two shots Saturday Nagbe had two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Atlanta United.

Impact Nagbe has remained a consistent starter for the team, appearing in every league match this season while starting 31 matches in 33 appearances. In that span, the midfielder has logged in two goals and one assist with 28 tackles (14 won), 20 interceptions and 20 clearances.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE