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Lucas Zelarrayan - Scores one, assists two more Zelarayan scored one goal and assisted twice from four shots and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Colorado Rapids.

Impact Zelarayan put together his best performance of the season Wednesday, as he scored one goal and assisted two more. He scored in the 37th minute off a Yaw Yeboah assist to tie the match at 1-1, then assisted Sean Zawadzki and Cucho Hernandez in the 62nd and 72nd minutes, respectively. He finished the match with four shots (one on target), three chances created, nine crosses (three accurate) and six corners in his 73 minutes of playing time.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Schulte - Concedes twice in win Schulte had one save and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 3-2 win versus Colorado Rapids. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Impact Schulte conceded two goals Wednesday, his fifth match in his last six starts conceding multiple goals. He also made just one save, his fourth match this season with one or fewer. He faces a more difficult matchup Saturday versus Charlotte FC, a side which has scored 20 goals in 16 league matches this season.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandru Matan - Still uncertain for weekend Matan (thigh) is "feeling good" but still has a bit of "concern" heading into Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbus...

Impact Matan has missed Columbus' last two games with a thigh strain, but Nancy is "hopeful" that he'll be available to return against Charlotte. Yaw Yeboah and then Christian Ramirez replaced him alongside Lucas Zelarayan in attacking midfield against Nashville and Colorado, respectively, this week.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zelarayán sparks Crew to 3-2 victory over Rapids

Lucas Zelarayán had a goal and two assists to rally the Columbus Crew to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids

JUNE 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cucho Hernandez - Four straight matches with assist Cucho took five shots (two on goal) and assisted on the opener in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Nashville SC.

Impact Cucho has now scored or assisted in five straight appearances, highlighting just how vital he is to the Columbus Crew attack. He's high on the fantasy radar in Wednesday's home clash with Colorado.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Quiet in loss to Nashville Zelarayan sent in nine crosses (two accurate), created three chances, and took one shot on goal in Sunday's 3-1 loss at Nashville. He also won 11 duels and suffered three fouls.

Impact Zelarayan was active in the attack per usual, but he was unable to make an impact on the scoresheet. He continues to be one of the Crew's primary attacking threats, and he'll look to get back to his usual offensive production in Wednesday's home clash with Colorado.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yaw Yeboah - Scores in return to starting XI Yeboah scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Nashville SC. He also sent in five crosses (zero accurate), suffered five fouls, and created one chance.

Impact Yeboah wasted no time in making his presence felt in his return to the starting lineup, bagging the opening goal less than two minutes into the match. He'll look to continue to spark the Crew attack with a pair of good home matchups this week, starting with the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Schulte - Saves seven, ships three Schulte made seven saves in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Nashville SC.

Impact Schulte turned up with some big saves but conceded three goals for the second consecutive match. With usual starter Eloy Room on the mend, Schulte's job could be in jeopardy in the coming weeks. Look for the Crew to get back on track with a two-game home stand this week, starting with Colorado on Wednesday.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rapids, Crew meet with both in search of better play The Colorado Rapids visit the Columbus Crew on Saturday and the internal tension among each club figures to be palpable after recent frustra...

MAY 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Eloy Room - Earns questionable tag Room (knee) is listed as questionable on the Columbus injury report for Wednesday's clash with Colorado.

Impact Room is listed as questionable on the Columbus injury report after spending 10 weeks on the sideline. If Room were deemed fully fit he could take the starting role back from Patrick Schulte. After a long lay off it's more likely that Room is eased back into first team action, especially with Schulte making nine saves in his last two matches.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Molino - Upgraded to questionable Molino (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's clash with Colorado, according to the Columbus injury report.

Impact Molino was upgraded to questionable and could be set to make his return from a long-term injury. The midfielder made three limited bench appearances off the bench before picking up the injury. Even if deemed fully fit Molino is more likely than not set for a minimal role in the first team.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandru Matan - Questionable Wednesday Matan (thigh) is questionable for Wednesday's clash with Colorado, according to the Columbus injury report.

Impact Matan is questionable after missing a Sunday clash with Nashville. The midfielder was dealing with a minor muscular strain and took part in training earlier in the week. Matan could return to the starting XI in place of Yaw Yeboah if deemed fit.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Out against Rapids Diaz (back) is out for Wednesday's clash with Colorado, according to the Columbus injury report.

Impact Diaz is on the sideline once more as he continues to deal with a back injury. The midfielder made a return to training earlier in the week but has not returned to full team training. The midfielder's next chance to return is a Saturday clash with Charlotte.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gustavo Vallecilla - Out for multiple weeks with injury Vallecilla (hamstring) will "for sure" miss a few weeks with the injury he suffered against Nashville at the weekend, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbu...

Impact Vallecilla has been a regular starter in Columbus' back-three since arriving on-loan from the Rapids in March, but he's set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury on Sunday. Niether Milos Degenek (Achilles) nor Josh Williams (ankle) is close to being available from injuries of their own, according to Nancy, so he might have to get creative with his center-back selections alongside Steven Moreira and Philip Quinton in the meantime, with Malte Amundsen and Aidan Morris potential options to fill in out of position.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids aim to break losing streak in matchup with the Columbus Crew

The Colorado Rapids aim to end a four-game skid with a victory against the Columbus Crew

MAY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gustavo Vallecilla - Comes off injured against Nashville Vallecilla was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Nashville SC in the 65th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He made four clearances and created a chance in the match b...

Impact Vallecilla has started each of Columbus' last 10 league games in the back-three, but he will now be questionable for the midweek Rapids match after having to sub off injured in the second half of Saturday's loss to Nashville. If it's necessary, Josh Williams (ankle) could replace him in the XI if he's fit enough.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandru Matan - Misses Nashville loss Matan (undisclosed) was not involved in Sunday's defeat against Nashville SC. "He felt something yesterday," Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatc...

Impact Matan had started each of Columbus' first 13 league matches heading into last weekend, but he was replaced by Yaw Yeboah in the attacking line against Nashville.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

PHOTOS: Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew at Geodis Park on May 28, 2023 Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew at Geodis Park on May 28, 2023

MAY 29, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

MLS Footnotes: Sporting Kansas City sticking around in playoff hunt

Sporting Kansas City has to make up ground in its upcoming home stand to get back into the MLS Cup playoff picture.

MAY 27, 2023

Mukhtar leads Nashville against the Columbus Crew

Hany Mukhtar leads Nashville into a matchup with the Columbus Crew after scoring two goals against Charlotte FC

MAY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Revolution II Game Preview: New England Takes on Columbus Crew II on Thursday | New England Revolution FOXBOROUGH, Mass. –New England Revolution II (5-3-1; 17 pts.; 3rd in East) are set to host Columbus Crew 2 (6-1-1; 20 pts.; 2nd in East) at...

MAY 24, 2023 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Christian Ramirez - Active off bench in rivalry loss Ramirez subbed into Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati during stoppage time, taking a shot and creating a chance in the 3-2 defeat.

Impact Ramirez has come off the bench in three of Columbus' last four league games since Cucho Hernandez returned from a knee injury. Ramirez is still a top-tier backup striker in MLS and he should continue getting opportunities to play for the Crew.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Morris - Creates two chances in loss Morris made a clearance and created two chances in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against FC Cincinnati. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Morris was solid on both sides of the ball Saturday despite his side's loss to Cincinnati in the Hell is Real derby. He's started all 13 of the Crew's league matches in midfield this season.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE