COLUMBUS NEWS

Gustavo Vallecilla - Three tackles against D.C Vallecilla had three tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory over D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minute.

Impact Vallecilla made a third straight start at center back, winning four of the eight tackles attempted, along with five clean sheets and two interceptions. He spent most of last season as a bench player, but will likely fulfill the starting role in the back with Jonathan Mensah joining the San Jose Earthquakes in the offseason.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandru Matan - Two shots on day Alexandru Matan had two shots (zero on goal) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 win versus D.C. United.

Impact Matan had a quiet day Saturday, recording no crosses after totaling 15 in the previous two matches. He typically averages 2.5 crosses a game, with 18 (five accurate) in the first games of the season.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Morris - Extends contract with Columbus Morris has signed a four-year contract extension with the Crew, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Morris has made 34 MLS appearances (27 starts) since returning from a torn ACL that sidelined him for the entirety of 2021, and he's tallied three goals and an assist as a midfield mainstay in this campaign. The 21-year-old has now signed on to remain with the club through the 2026 season, and he's just been called up to the USMNT for the second time.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - No specific timeline for return Diaz (back) is still without a clear timetable for his recovery from a back injury, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch on Wednesday.

Impact Diaz has been out since early March with a back injury and is still is expected to miss more games as he continues rehabilitating.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez - Begins training on pitch Hernandez (knee) has returned to individual training with the Crew, and manager Wilfried Nancy told the Columbus Dispatch's Bailey Johnson Wednesday that he's "on track" with his r...

Impact Hernandez has been out for a month already with a knee injury, and he will likely miss a few more games still before he's ready to return. Backup striker Christian Ramirez has scored three goals from 12 shots (five on target) in his three starts up front in Hernandez's absence.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Degenek - Keeps clean sheet in win Degenek made four clearances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Degenek has kept back-to-back clean sheets for the Crew against RSL and D.C. since returning from international duty.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darlington Nagbe - Takes two shots in win Nagbe made a clearance, two interceptions and took two shots in Saturday's 2-0 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Nagbe has started all seven of Columbus' MLS games this season alongside Aidan Morris in midfield, and Saturday was the Crew's third clean sheet of the campaign.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus beats DC United 2-0 for third straight victory

Lucas Zelarayán scored on a first-half penalty kick, Christian Ramírez added a goal after halftime and the Columbus Crew blanked D

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mohamed Ramzdine Farsi - Assists in win Farsi assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus D.C. United.

Impact Farsi recorded his second assist of the season Saturday, as his cross found Christian Ramirez in the 47th minute for the 2-0 lead. It was one of two chances he created in the match, to go along with three crosses (two accurate). He also played well defensively in the clean sheet, as he won his lone attempted tackles and made two clearances in his 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Ramirez - Scores in win Ramirez scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win against D.C. United.

Impact Ramirez scored again Saturday, his third goal in his last three matches. His goal came in the 47th minute off a cross from Mohamed Farsi. He took three shots in the match (two on target), created one chance, had one inaccurate cross and made one clearance in a season high 89 minutes of action.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Scores penalty in win Zelarayan scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory against D.C. United. In addition, he was giv...

Impact Zelarayan had another elite performance Saturday, as he scored his fourth goal in six league matches. His goal came off a penalty in the 39th minute to take the 1-0 lead. He took four shots in the match, to go with four chances created, seven crosses (one accurate) and three corners in his 85 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card in the 46th minute, his second booking of the season.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Schulte - Keeps clean sheet in win Schulte made four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory over D.C. United.

Impact Schulte kept his second straight clean sheet Saturday, as he saved all four shots on target he faced versus D.C. He faces a more difficult matchup next Saturday versus New England who have scored 12 goals in seven league matches this season.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Molino - Remains on shelf Molino (knee) is listed as out for Saturday's clash with D.C. United, according to the Columbus injury report.

Impact Molino is on the sideline once more as he continues to deal with a knee issue. Molino made appearances off the bench in each of the opening three matches and has been sidelined since. even when fit the forward isn't stepping into a major role, and likely won't be rushed back.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Out Saturday Diaz (back) is out for Saturday's trip to D.C. United, according to the Columbus injury report.

Impact Diaz remains on the injury report with a back injury that has sidelined him for five straight matches. The midfielder's next chance to return is an April 15 clash with New England, where he will hope to return to the bench.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Status uncertain for weekend Room (knee) is listed as questionable in Columbus' injury report for Saturday's clash against D.C. United, Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Room wasn't ready to be involved in last weekend's win over RSL after coming back from international duty, and he has now picked up a knee injury that will make him questionable for the D.C. match on Saturday as well. Patrick Schulte could continue as the starter in goal if necessary.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morris and the Columbus Crew visit D.C. United

Aidan Morris leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with D.C

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eloy Room - Training fully Room (not injury related) took full part in training Wednesday, Bailey Johnson reports.

Impact Room was active in full team training Wednesday after returning from international duty. The goalkeeper should have the chance to return straight to the starting XI for a Saturday trip to D.C. United.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Zawadzki - Plays 16 minutes against Salt Lake Zawadzki recorded one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-0 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Zawadzki is only averaging just under 10 minutes of play, coming off the bench four out of the six games this season. He spent most of last season playing for the reserves team and will likely keep a limited role with the senior team this year.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Williams - No timetable for return yet Williams (ankle) remains sidelined with his injury and does not have a clear timeline for his return at the moment, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbus...

Impact Williams is yet to feature this season due to an ankle injury, and Nancy says "In terms of a [timeline] to come back, I don't know for the moment." He has started between 15-25 matches in each of the last six MLS campaigns, but this lingering injury might put that streak in jeopardy. Philip Quinton or Gustavo Vallecilla has replaced him as the third center-back alongside Milos Degenek and Steven Moreira in Columbus' XI while Williams has been out.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus keeps Real Salt Lake reeling with 4-0 victory

Aidan Morris scored two goals, Lucas Zelarayán had a goal and two assists and the Columbus Crew rolled to a 4-0 victory over Real Salt Lake

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Aidan Morris brace powers Crew to 4-0 rout of RSL | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

APRIL 2, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Christian Ramirez - Four shots in win Ramirez generated four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Ramirez got the start in place of Cucho Hernandez (knee) Saturday, and will likely maintain that role until Hernandez returns from his injury. Ramirez had a solid performance, as he led the team in shots with four (one on target) and created one chance in his 74 minutes of action.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yaw Yeboah - Scores late goal off bench Yeboah scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-0 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Yeboah scored his first goal of the season Saturday, a strike in second half stoppage time assisted by Max Arfsten. It was one of two shots he took in the match in his short 16 minute cameo.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Scores and assists in win Zelarayan scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and four chances created in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Zelarayan recorded two goal contributions Saturday, starting with a back heel assist to Aidan Morris in the 14th minute for his first assist of the season, and then he converted a penalty in the 41st minute. He took three shots in the match (one on target), created four chances, whipped in 10 crosses (two accurate) and took two corners in his 74 minutes of action.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Morris - Scores brace in win Morris scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Morris scored twice Saturday, first in the 14th minute off a back heel assist from Lucas Zelarayan and then again in the 53rd minute as he poached a goal for the 3-0 lead. He took just two shots in the match and added one chance created in his full 90 minutes of action. He is now tied with Zelarayan for the team lead in goals with three.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE