COLUMBUS NEWS

Lucas Zelarrayan - Called up for Armenia Zelarayan was called up by the Armenia national team for EURO qualification.

Impact Zelarayan will be sidelined for a Saturday clash with Atlanta and will be a heavy doubt to return before an April 1 match against Salt Lake. The forward has been a nailed-on starter as always, scoring twice while creating five chances in the opening four matches.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Called up for Nations League Room was called up for a CONCACAF Nations League clash with Canada on March 25.

Impact Room was summoned by his national team once more and will miss a Saturday clash with Atlanta. The goalkeeper is off to a shaky start, conceding three goals in three matches while making seven saves. Patrick Schulte got the start in the one match Room missed previously.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Degenek - Called up by Socceroo's Degenek was called up for March 24 and 28 friendlies with the Australia national team.

Impact Degenek was summoned by the Australia national team for the pair of international friendlies. The defender will be ruled out for a Saturday match with Atlanta and will be a doubt to return before an April 1 clash with Salt Lake.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez - Out with knee injury Hernandez was not involved in Saturday's defeat against the Red Bulls due to knee pain, Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch reported before the game.

Impact Hernandez has taken 13 shots (two on target) and recorded one assist from six chances created through three matches to begin the 2023 campaign, but he missed out against New York with some knee issues. Yaw Yeboah replaced him in the attacking line Saturday with Alexandru Matan sliding up to center forward, but Hernandez will hope to be available again by next weekend's clash with Atlanta United.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eichel's hat trick leads Golden Knights past Columbus 7-2

Jack Eichel’s three goals helped the Vegas Golden Knights bounce back from a recent loss with a 7-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luquinhas, Vanzeir rally Red Bulls to 2-1 victory over Crew

Luquinhas and Dante Vanzeir scored second-half goals to rally the New York Red Bulls to a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Crew

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lucas Zelarrayan - Creates one chance Zelarayan took two shots (one on goal), crossed three times inaccurately and created a chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Zelarayan was held off the scoresheet as Columbus found just one goal during Saturday's loss. The attacker has had an excellent start to the season, leading the Crew in goals, shots and crosses through four matches.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Allows two second half goals Room allowed two goals while making two saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Room conceded two second half goals including the game winner in the 86th minute. The keeper has now allowed three goals in three league starts while his two saves upped his season total to seven.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandru Matan - First goal of season Matan scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Matan found the back of the net in the 33rd minute, opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first in four appearances for the forward to go along with one assist.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Sands - Returns to starting XI Sands (back) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with RBNY.

Impact Sands is back in the starting XI as he makes his way back from a back injury. The defender returns to the first team for the first match since subbing off in the season opener against Philadelphia. Sands managed just a single cross in that match.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Molino - Fitness test for weekend Molino is listed as questionable with a knee injury in Columbus' injury report for Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls.

Impact Molino has featured off the bench in each of the Crew's first three matches of the season, but he will be a game time decision to face New York on Saturday after picking up a knee injury.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New York Red Bulls take on the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference action

The New York Red Bulls and the Columbus Crew meet in a conference matchup

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Ramirez - Returns to training Ramirez (foot) was back in full training with the Columbus on Monday, manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch. He's been upgraded to questionable in the...

Impact Ramirez is yet to feature with the Crew since his January move from Aberdeen due to a foot injury, but he's making progress with his recovery as he's now back with his teammates in training. Nancy says he will still need time to build his fitness back up to game speed.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Sands - Nearing return to squad Sands (back) is "getting closer" to making his return, and Columbus manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch on Wednesday that he's hopeful about Sands'...

Impact Sands has missed the Crew's last two games since suffering a back injury in the season opener, but it's possible he could return to the squad to face New York on Saturday, as he's listed as questionable in the availability report. Yaw Yeboah has replaced him at left wing-back for the time being.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Concedes once in draw Room made two saves and conceded one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Toronto FC.

Impact Room conceded his first goal of the season Saturday, a 24th minute strike from Deandre Kerr. He made two saves in the match, and his defense has allowed exactly three shots on target in the two matches that Room has played. He faces an easier matchup next Saturday at New York Red Bulls who have scored just one goal in three matches this season.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Morris - Assists at Toronto Morris recorded one assist on two chances created, took two off-target shots, had two crosses (one accurate) and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Toronto FC.

Impact Morris put together a very good performance Saturday, as he recorded his first assist of the season off a lofted through ball finished by Jimmy Medranda. He created two chances in the match, to go along with two off-target shots and two crosses (one accurate). He put in great defensive work too, as he won five of 10 tackles attempted, intercepted four passes and made one clearance in his 90 minutes of action. The downside to his performance was a yellow card in the 66th minute for a bad foul, his second booking of the season.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Medranda - Scores in Columbus debut Medranda scored one goal on one shot, recorded one inaccurate cross, won his lone tackle attempted and intercepted two passes in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Toronto FC.

Impact Medranda made his debut for the Crew Saturday, and marked the occasion just two minutes after he was subbed on with a goal to secure the away draw. He found himself wide open in the 75th minute thanks to a lofted through ball from Aidan Morris, and chipped the keeper from outside the box for his first Columbus goal. He put in solid defensive work in his short cameo too, as he won his lone tackle attempted and intercepted two passes in just 17 minutes of action.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darlington Nagbe - Creates three chances in draw Nagbe created three chances, took two shots (one on target) and blocked one shot in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Toronto FC.

Impact Nagbe tied for the team lead in chances created Saturday, as he created three in his 90 minutes of action, more than his first two games combined. He also took two shots (one on target), his first shots taken this season. Nagbe didn't have his best defensive performance, but he did attempt one tackle, intercept one pass and block one shot.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez - Takes five shots in draw Hernandez took five shots (none on target), created two chances and had three inaccurate crosses in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Toronto FC.

Impact Hernandez led the team in shots with five Saturday, but failed to get a single one on target. He now has taken 11 shots in his past two matches with just one finding the target. Still, his ability to get into spaces and take shots is a skill in and of itself, so it likely won't be long until he starts finding the back of the net like he did last season. He also created two chances and whipped in three crosses (all inaccurate), so he is still showcasing his creative ability after recording an assist last Saturday versus D.C. United.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - 15 crosses at Toronto Zelarayan created three chances, took two shots (one on target) and had 15 crosses (five accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Toronto FC.

Impact Zelarayan showcased his creative abilities Saturday, as he whipped in a whopping 15 crosses and took nine corners. His 15 crosses (five accurate) are triple the amount he recorded in his first two games combined. He recorded just two corners taken in his first two matches too, and recorded nine Saturday. He created a season high three chances as well, and took two shots (one on target) in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Medranda rallies Columbus to 1-1 draw with Toronto

Jimmy Medranda scored in the 75th minute to rally the Columbus Crew to a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MARCH 12, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Kyrou scores hat trick as Blues beat Blue Jackets 5-2

Jordan Kyrou scored three goals, seldom-used goaltender Thomas Greiss stopped 38 shots and the St. Louis Blues cruised to a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Williams - Picks up ankle injury Williams (ankle) is out for Saturday's clash with Toronto due to an ankle injury, Bailey Johnson reports.

Impact Williams picked up an ankle injury and is now sidelined for the foreseeable future. Even when fully fit Williams is a depth option, though he's yet to even appear on the bench in 2023 due to the ankle injury.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Ramirez - Out once more Ramirez (foot) is out for Saturday's trip top Toronto, according to the Crew injury report.

Impact Ramirez is sidelined for yet another match as he continues to deal with a foot injury. The forward is has yet to make his debut for Columbus, but could compete for playing time with Cucho Hernandez when fully fit.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE