COLUMBUS NEWS

Mohamed Ramzdine Farsi - Avoids injury designation Farsi (knee) is not on the Columbus injury report for Saturday's trip to Chicago.

Impact Farsi is not on the injury report despite being a late scratch last time out. The defender will hope to make a return to the pitch with no injury designation. Max Arfsten got the start at right wing-back last time out but will likely return to the bench with Farsi available once more.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Removed from injury report Diaz (back) is absent from the Columbus injury report for Saturday's trip to Chicago.

Impact Diaz featured for the Fire II side last time out and is now absent from the injury report. The winger might not be ready for a full return but could be fit enough to make an appearance off the bench for the senior team.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gustavo Vallecilla - Remains sidelined Vallecilla (hamstring) is out for Saturday's trip to Chicago, according to the Columbus injury report.

Impact Vallecilla will miss a third straight MLS match with the hamstring injury. The defender has been a guaranteed starter when healthy but is on the sideline once more. Vallecilla's next chance to return is a June 17 trip to NYC FC, Milos Degenek (ankle) remains on the sideline as well meaning Sean Zawadski and Malte Amundsen will likely continue in the starting XI.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yevhen Cheberko - Joining Columbus Cheberko has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Crew after transferring from Croatian side NK Osijek, the club announced Friday. He won't be eligible to play until th...

Impact Cheberko has made 52 Croatian first division appearances with Osijek since joining the club in February 2021, with one assist from central defense in the competition. The 25-year-old now moves to MLS where he will provide Columbus with some much-needed depth at center-back as Milos Degenek (Achilles), Josh Williams (ankle) and Gustavo Vallecilla (hamstring) have all spent significant time on the sidelines with injuries this season. But Cheberko won't be able to feature until July at the earliest, as he'll have to sort out his immigration status in addition to waiting for the league's transfer window to open.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramirez and the Columbus Crew visit the Chicago Fire

Christian Ramirez leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with the Chicago Fire after scoring two goals against Charlotte FC

JUNE 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milos Degenek - Progressing with recovery Degenek (Achilles) "is coming along slowly but surely" in his recovery from injury, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Patrick Murphy of Massive Report Wednesday.

Impact Degenek has missed Columbus' last six league games with an Achilles injury he suffered in late April, and it seems he will remain sidelined for at least a little while longer. Fellow center-backs Josh Williams (ankle) and Gustavo Vallecilla (hamstring) are also currently dealing with injuries.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Williams - Nearing return to action Williams (ankle) has had a full week of training with the Crew but is still not quite ready to be available for the clash against Chicago this weekend, manager Wilfried Nancy told...

Impact Williams is still making his way back from an ankle injury that has sidelined him for the entire campaign, but he's getting closer to being able to play. Columbus would welcome his return when it comes as fellow center-backs Milos Degenek (Achilles) and Gustavo Vallecilla (hamstring) are also currently dealing with injuries.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How a growing league challenges referees: MLS Weekly It was a big weekend for elite playmakers in MLS, with Cucho Hernandez, Luciano Acosta and Emanual Reynoso all making an impact

JUNE 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Molino - Plays for reserve team Molino (knee) started and played the first half in Columbus 2's defeat to the Fire II in MLS NEXT Pro on Sunday.

Impact Molino made his first appearance of any kind since mid-March on Sunday as he makes his way back from a knee injury. He'll hope to be fit enough to return to the senior team soon enough.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Features for reserve team Diaz (back) started and played the first half in Columbus 2's defeat to the Fire II in MLS NEXT Pro on Sunday.

Impact Diaz made his first appearance of any kind Sunday since early March as he's been sidelined with a back injury. He'll hope to be fit enough to return to the senior team soon enough.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Assists in win over Charlotte Zelarayan assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 4-2 victory against Charlotte FC.

Impact Zelarayan recorded his sixth assist of the season Saturday as his through ball found Cucho Hernandez in the 43rd minute to take the 3-0 lead. He created a season high six chances in the match to go with three off-target shots, six crosses (two accurate), four corners and three drawn fouls in his 87 minutes of playing time.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Arfsten - Goal and assist in win Arfsten scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Saturday's 4-2 win against Charlotte FC.

Impact Arfsten made his first start of the season Saturday and marked the occasion with a goal and an assist. Saturday also marked his first appearance since he played one minute April 22 at Charlotte. He finished the match with two shots (one on target), three chances created and three crosses (one accurate) in his 87 minutes of action.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez - Goal and assist in win Cucho Hernandez scored one goal and assisted once from six shots and three chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Hernandez scored one goal and recorded one assist Saturday, his first multi-goal contribution performance of the season. It also marks his fifth consecutive match with a goal contribution. He finished the match with six shots (three on target), three chances created and one drawn foul in his full 90 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card in the 86th minute, his second booking of the season.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Ramirez - Scores twice and assists another Ramirez scored two goals and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Ramirez scored two goals Saturday, first in the fifth minute assisted by Cucho Hernandez and then again in the 59th minute assisted by Max Arfsten. He also assisted Arftsen's 21st minute strike to give his side a 2-0 lead. He finished the match with three shots (two on target), one chance created and one drawn foul in his 82 minutes of action.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Schulte - Concedes twice in win Schulte recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Charlotte FC.

Impact Schulte conceded two goals Saturday, his fourth consecutive match conceding multiple goals. He made two saves in the match as well. He faces a matchup of similar difficulty next Saturday at Chicago, a side which has scored 21 goals in 16 league matches this season.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez, Hernández lead Crew to 4-2 victory over Charlotte

Christian Ramírez scored in each half, Cucho Hernández added a goal and an assist and the Columbus Crew doubled up Charlotte FC 4-2

JUNE 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Ramirez, Columbus double up Charlotte Christian Ramirez scored twice and had an assist as the host Columbus Crew held off Charlotte FC 4-2 on Saturday.

JUNE 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mohamed Ramzdine Farsi - Late scratch Farsi (undisclosed) was a late scratch ahead of Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Farsi picked up some sort of issue before the match and was a late scratch. Max Arften replaced Farsi at right wing-back and could see more playing time if Farsi's issue is deemed serious. When fit Farsi has started all but one match.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandru Matan - Option off bench Matan (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match with Charlotte.

Impact Matan is an option off the bench Saturday after spending two matches on the sideline with a thigh injury. The midfielder has been a nailed-on starter when fully fit and could test his thigh during a cameo off the bench. Matan has scored once and assisted four times in 13 starts.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Upgraded to questionable Diaz (back) is listed as questionable in Columbus' injury report for Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC.

Impact Diaz hasn't played since the first two games of the season as he's been sidelined since early March with a back injury. But he's been upgraded in the availability report and might have a chance to be available against Charlotte this weekend.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew host Charlotte FC in Eastern Conference action

The Columbus Crew and Charlotte FC square off in Eastern Conference play

JUNE 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aidan Morris - Creates three chances in win Morris generated one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 victory versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Morris created three chances Wednesday, his second most in a match this season. He also took one shot (on target), recorded two inaccurate crosses, drew two fouls and won one tackle in his full 90 minutes of playing time.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yaw Yeboah - Assists in win Yeboah assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Colorado Rapids. He was subbed off due to...

Impact Yeboah assisted Columbus' first goal Wednesday, as his cross found Lucas Zelarayan in 37th minute to tie the match at 1-1. He finished the match with three chances created, one off-target shot and four crosses (one accurate) before being subbed off in the 61st minute due to an injury.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Zawadzki - Scores off bench in win Zawadzki scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-2 victory versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Zawadzki subbed into the match at halftime Wednesday, and didn't take long to get on the scoresheet. He found the back of the net with a header in the 62nd minute off a Lucas Zelarayan cross to take the 2-1 lead. It was Zawadzki's only shot of the match in his 45 minutes of playing time.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez - Scores in win versus Colorado Cucho Hernandez scored one goal to go with seven shots (three on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Colorado Rapids.

Impact Hernandez scored his second goal of the season Wednesday, a 72nd minute strike assisted by Lucas Zelarayan to take the 3-1 lead. He took seven shots (three on target) in the match, his eighth consecutive match with four or more shots. He also created two chances, recorded four crosses (two accurate), took one corner and drew one foul in his full 90 minutes of action.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE