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Patrick Schulte - Concedes twice in draw Schulte registered one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Schulte was just a few minutes away from securing the win, but he conceded two goals in the second half and had to settle for a draw. He didn't have any responsibility for any of the goals, though. Expect Schulte to remain between the posts until Eloy Room (knee) is eligible to return. Schulte has kept two clean sheets and conceded seven goals in seven games while filling in for Room.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez - Active upfront in draw Cucho Hernandez recorded nine shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Orlando City SC.

Impact The Colombian striker was active in the final meters and attempted a season-high nine shots, but despite coming close to scoring a few times, he simply couldn't find the back of the net. The former Watford star has registered at least five shots in four of his five appearances so far, and he owns a high floor despite scoring just once in the current campaign.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacen Russell-Rowe - Finds back of net Saturday Russell-Rowe scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Russell-Rowe scored Columbus' second goal, as he tapped the ball home from close range and under pressure following a perfect cross from Mohamed Farsi. This was the youngster's second goal of the season, and coincidentally, he has found the back of the net in his two starts so far.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Ramzdine Farsi - Gets credited with assist Farsi assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Farsi is a constant threat on the right side of the field, and one of his dangerous runs resulted in a perfect cross that set up a close-range finish from Jacen Russell-Rowe. Farsi can rack up stats on both sides of the ball, but he's been quite an offensive threat with three assists to his name so far.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandru Matan - Sets up Columbus opener Matan assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Matan set up Columbus' first goal with a spectacular sequence, as he charged into the box, left a few players behind and found the space to cross the ball into the midfield, only to see Darlington Nagbe tap the ball home. This was Matan's third assist of the season, and he also accounts for one goal in 11 starts so far.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darlington Nagbe - Scores against Orlando City Nagbe scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 71st mi...

Impact Nagbe was credited with Columbus' first goal of the season, but he only had to tap the ball home following a cross and an impressive run from Alexandru Matan. Nagbe is not known for his scoring ability, but he can get forward and find the back of the net from time to time due to his attacking mentality from midfield.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Training individually Diaz (back) was able to do some individual work in training with the Crew on Monday, according to Massive Report's Patrick Murphy.

Impact Diaz has been out with a back injury since early March, but he's making progress with his recovery as he was able to do some running in training on Monday.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Molino - Training with team Molino (knee) returned to full team training with the Crew on Monday, Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Molino has been sidelined since mid-March with a knee injury, but he's getting closer to returning to action as he was able to train with his teammates on Monday.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malte Amundsen - Debuts for club off bench Amundsen subbed into Saturday's match against Orlando City in the 77th minute, making a clearance, an interception and creating a chance in the 2-2 draw.

Impact Amundsen made his first appearance of the season on Saturday, as well as his first appearance for Columbus after getting traded from NYCFC on deadline day. He will aim to take over from Yaw Yeboah as the starting left wing-back at his new club.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Quinton - Starts against Orlando Quinton (undisclosed) made three clearances and an interception in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Orlando City.

Impact Quinton appeared to suffer an injury in last week's U.S. Open Cup win over Loudon United, but he was fit enough to maintain his starting spot in the back-three against Orlando on Saturday. He should continue in the XI for a few more weeks as Milos Degenek (Achilles) will be sidelined through early June at the earliest.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Degenek - Out 3-6 weeks with Achilles issue Degenek is expected to be sidelined for 3-6 weeks while recovering from an "issue with his Achilles tendon," Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told the Columbus Dispatch's Bailey Johnson...

Impact Degenek suffered this injury in the loss to Inter Miami in late April, and he'll continue to miss at least Columbus' next five league games through early June after already sitting out against Orlando City last weekend. Philip Quinton should continue in his place alongside Steven Moreira and Gustavo Vallecilla in the back-three.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Should be available this week Zelarayan (undisclosed) is expected to return to availability for upcoming clashes against the Galaxy and FC Cincinnati this week, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told the Columbus Dis...

Impact Zelarayan missed last weekend's draw with Orlando City due to a minor injury, but he should at least be available off the bench on Wednesday and Saturday after Jacen Russell-Rowe replaced him in the attacking line against Orlando. Zelarayan has tallied four goals and three assists from 37 shots and 21 chances created across nine MLS appearances (all starts) this season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Out with injury Zelarayan was not in the match day squad to face Orlando on Sunday.

Impact Zelarayan missed the match as he was deemed "not ready to play" by Wilfried Nancy. The attacker will hope to return in time for Wednesday's match against LA Galaxy.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McGuire rallies Orlando City to 2-2 draw with Crew

Duncan McGuire scored in the second minute of stoppage time to rally Orlando City to a 2-2 draw with the Columbus Crew

MAY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alexandru Matan - Starts Saturday Matan is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Orlando City.

Impact Matan is in the lineup after picking up a knee injury last match. He has recorded a goal with two assists with 28 crosses (eight accurate) in 11 appearances thus far.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Moreira - In lineup Moreira is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Orlando City F.C.

Impact Moreira is starting Saturday after coming off injured last match. This will be his 12th match in a row starting, totaling an assist with 20 clearances so far.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crew out to break hex vs. Orlando City The Columbus Crew must get by their nemesis if they want to end a three-game winless streak.

MAY 12, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Milos Degenek - Still dealing with pain Degenek (hamstring) is uncertain for Saturday's clash with Orlando, manager Wilfried Nancy told Patrick Murphy of CBS Sports.

Impact Degenek came off with a hamstring issue against Miami and is still dealing with pain. The defender has been a consistent starter, though if he's unable to go for Saturday's clash with Orlando it would likely be Philip Quinton slotting into central defense in his place.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - No change in status Room (knee) is continuing to work his way back up to fitness, but Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told reporters Thursday that his status is still "the same."

Impact Room hasn't played since suffering a knee injury during the March international window, and he's set to spend another game on the sidelines against Orlando City this weekend. Backup goalkeeper Patrick Schulte has kept two clean sheets and conceded five goals in six games while filling in for Room.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Quinton - Picks up knock in cup game Quinton suffered an injury in Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup victory against Loudon United, though Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told reporters Thursday that it wasn't as bad as it looked...

Impact Quinton was a starter in Columbus' back-three for the first month of the season, but he's since become more of a backup option in MLS as Gustavo Vallecilla replaced him in the front-three. Quinton will face a fitness test in order to be available against Orlando City in the league on Saturday.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Medranda - Makes appearance against Loudoun FC Medranda subbed on and played 45 minutes during Wednesday's 5-1 win over Loudoun United FC during the U.S Open Cup.

Impact Medranda had to sit out las league match with a thigh injury, but made his return to the team after playing the whole second half Wednesday. He's role has been just a bench option, failing to make a start in five league appearances, totaling a goal and four interceptions thus far.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Moreira - Working towards return at weekend Moreira (undisclosed) is "progressing well" and is in contention to be an option for Saturday's clash against Orlando City, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the C...

Impact Moreira suffered an injury in the loss to Inter Miami at the end of April and his status is uncertain heading into the Orlando City match this weekend. Philip Quinton could replace him in the back-three if necessary.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandru Matan - Should be available for weekend Matan (knee) is "feeling fine" ahead of the midweek U.S. Open Cup match against Loudon United, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch on Tuesday.

Impact Matan picked up an injury in the loss to Miami at the start of May but he used the bye week to recover and seems to be fit and available heading into Wednesday's cup match and then the league clash with Orlando City on Saturday.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darlington Nagbe - Creates two chances in loss Nagbe took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Inter Miami.

Impact Nagbe returned to the XI in midfield on Saturday and was active going forward, but it wasn't enough to earn a result against Miami as the Crew are now winless in three MLS matches.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandru Matan - Suffers injury against Miami Matan was subbed out at halftime of Saturday's defeat against Inter Miami after suffering a knee injury. He created two chances in the match before being taken off.

Impact Matan has started all 10 of Columbus' MLS matches this season mostly in attacking midfield, but he had to come off at the half Saturday with a knee injury. He told the Columbus Dispatch's Bailey Johnson after the game that he thinks it's just a bruise and isn't a serious injury.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE