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Will Sands - Still out against Toronto Sands (back) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against Toronto FC, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch on Thursday.

Impact Sands missed last weekend's win over D.C. United with back spasms, and while he's making progress with his recovery, Nancy confirmed that he's not quite ready for Saturday. Yaw Yeboah could continue at left wing-back in his place.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Morris - Wins five tackles in win Morris created a chance and won five of eight tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against D.C. United. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Morris was very solid on both sides of the ball in the Crew's shutout win over D.C. on Saturday. He is continuing alongside Darlington Nagbe as the starting midfield pairing to open up the 2023 campaign.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Ramzdine Farsi - Wins three tackles in win Farsi made two clearances and won three of four tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against D.C. United. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Farsi defended well in keeping a clean sheet against D.C. on Saturday, and he's now created two chances as the Crew's starter at right wing-back to begin the season as Steven Moreira has slid into the back-three.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Quinton - Keeps first MLS clean sheet Quinton made a block, three clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 victory against D.C. United. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Quinton has slotted straight into Columbus' starting lineup alongside Steven Moreira and Milos Degenek in the back-three after getting promoted from the reserve team this offseason. More experienced options like Josh Williams and Gustavo Vallecilla will continue pushing him for that spot in the XI as the campaign continues.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Moreira - Creates chance in win Moreira made three clearances, an interception and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 victory against D.C. United. He also recorded a secondary assist in the match.

Impact Moreira has slid over into central defense to begin the 2023 campaign in new manager Wilfried Nancy's system, as he's started alongside Milos Degenek and Philip Quinton in the back-three.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Sands - Ruled out against D.C. Sands (back) was not in the Crew's match day squad for Saturday's victory against D.C. United.

Impact Sands missed Saturday's game due to back spams, with Yaw Yeboah taking his starting place at left wing-back ahead of Luis Diaz. Sands' next opportunity to return will be against Toronto FC next weekend.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew home debut: Lead is not blown in second-half stoppage time | Michael Arace Lucas Zelarayan scored twice and the Crew didn’t blow the lead. After last season, that’s news, folks. The Crew beat D.C. United, 2-0.

MARCH 5, 2023 • DISPATCH.COM

Milos Degenek - Clean sheet in win Degenek created one chance, made four clearances and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win versus D.C.

Impact Degenek helped keep the Crew's first clean sheet of the season Saturday, as the defense only allowed three shots on target through 90 minutes of action. He filled the stat sheet, as he won his lone tackle attempted, intercepted two passes, made four clearances and blocked one shot. He also created one chance in the match and drew one foul. He faces a matchup of similar difficulty next Saturday at Toronto who have scored three goals in two matches this season.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandru Matan - Assists in home win Matan recorded one assist on one chance created, took one shot (on target) and had two inaccurate crosses in Saturday's 2-0 win versus D.C.

Impact Matan recorded his first assist of the season Saturday, as his through ball found Lucas Zelarayan in the 44th minute for the second goal of the game. It was the only chance he created in the match, but he did add one on-target shot in the 34th minute. He whipped in two crosses as well (both inaccurate) and intercepted one pass in his 81 minutes of action.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Clean sheet in season debut Room made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win versus D.C. United.

Impact Room made his season debut Saturday, and marked the occasion with a clean sheet. He stopped all three shots on target he faced in the match, and credit goes to the Crew defense for only allowing three shots on goal. Room faces a matchup of similar difficulty next Saturday at Toronto who have scored three goals in two matches this season.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Scores brace in win Zelarayan scored two goals on five shots (two on target), created one chance and had one inaccurate cross in Saturday's 2-0 win versus D.C.

Impact Zelarayan was in vintage form Saturday, as he scored the only two goals of the game. His first came in the 10th minute off an assist from Cucho Hernandez, and the second came in the 44th minute off a through ball from Alexandru Matan. Zelarayan also created one chance in the match, took one corner and recorded one inaccurate cross. He produced a bit on defense in the clean sheet too, as he attempted one tackle, made one clearance and intercepted one pass in his 89 minutes of action.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez - Assists in win Hernandez recorded one assist on three chances created, took six shots (one on target) and had one cross (accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus D.C.

Impact Hernandez recorded his first goal contribution of the season Saturday, as he found Lucas Zelarayan in the 10th minute for the opening goal of the game. It was one of three chances he created in the match, to go along with his team-high six shots (one on target). He also whipped in one accurate cross and won his lone tackle attempted in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zelarayan scores twice to lead Crew over DC United 2-0

Lucas Zelarayán scored twice and Eloy Room posted a clean sheet as the Columbus Crew defeated D

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rossetto helps Atlanta United earn 1-1 draw with Toronto

Matheus Rossetto scored the equalizer in the second half and Atlanta United earned a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eloy Room - Starting against D.C. Room (visa) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with D.C. United.

Impact Room is back in the starting XI on Saturday as he has his visa and is an option between the posts once more. The goalkeeper has a nailed on starting role with his visa acquired.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Ramirez - Out on Saturday Ramirez (foot) will not be an option for Saturday's match versus D.C United, reports Ty Fisher of Massive Report.

Impact Ramirez' MLS debut is put on hold again with a foot problem. This drops him in the depth chart, with Cucho Hernandez the preferred forward option for Columbus.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Sands - Questionable against D.C United Sands (back) is in doubt for Saturday's match against D.C. United, reports Ty Fisher of Massive Report.

Impact Sands did not participate in training earlier in the week due to back spasms and is questionable for Saturday. He played just one full half against the Union Saturday and completed just one tackle. Luis Diaz will probably get his first start of the season, with Sands likely be available off the bench if healthy.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gustavo Vallecilla - Loaned to Columbus Vallecilla has joined the Crew on a season-long loan with the option to buy from the Rapids, the club announced Friday.

Impact Vallecilla has slipped down to backup status in Colorado after making 12 MLS appearances (seven starts) in central defense last season. The 23-year-old is now moving to Columbus for 2023, where he can replace the departed Jonathan Mensah and provide backup behind Josh Williams, Milos Degenek and Philip Quinton in the position.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gazdag leads the Philadelphia Union against Inter Miami

Daniel Gazdag leads the Philadelphia Union into a matchup with Inter Miami after scoring two goals against the Columbus Crew

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Columbus Crew host D.C. United in Eastern Conference play

The Columbus Crew and D.C

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quick goes to Vegas; Bruins get Bertuzzi before NHL deadline

Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Jonathan Quick has been traded for a second time in under 48 hours

MARCH 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Columbus Crew introduce new food options, in-match experiences for 2023 home games Everything you need to know about what's new at Lower.com Field for Crew games in 2023.

MARCH 2, 2023 • DISPATCH.COM

Will Sands - Not in training Sands did not participate in training with Nashville on Thursday, according to Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Sands is not listed in the Crew's injury report for Saturday's clash against D.C. United, so he is still expected to be available for the game despite not participating in training. He started last weekend's season opener against Philadelphia at left wing-back and played the first half before Luis Diaz replaced him in the eventual 4-1 defeat.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Available for Saturday Zelarayan was training individually with the Crew this week but manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch Thursday that he is fully fit for this weekend's...

Impact Zelarayan's individual training session was planned this week and his availability to face D.C. will not be affected. He took four shots (one on target) from attacking midfield in the season-opening loss to Philadelphia.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Ramirez - Doubtful to face D.C. Ramirez (foot) is "going to able to come back soon," but is currently without a specific timeline for recovery, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told the Columbus Dispatch's Bailey John...

Impact Ramirez is dealing with a "weird" injury to the bottom of his foot, according to Nancy, and seems set to miss a second game to begin the 2023 campaign this weekend against D.C. United.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE