COLUMBUS NEWS

Cucho Hernandez - Takes seven shots in loss Hernandez took seven shots (three on target) and won two of two tackles in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Orlando City.

Impact Hernandez was as active as ever Sunday as Columbus searched for a result that would clinch a spot in the playoffs, but it wasn't meant to be for the player or the team against Orlando. Still, Hernandez has electrified the league since joining up from Watford in the summer, with nine goals and two assists in 16 MLS appearances (14 starts) up top for the Crew. He averaged 6.1 shots (2.1 on target) per 90 minutes, and he'll only want to improve heading into his first full campaign in 2023.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Concedes two goals to Orlando Room made two saves but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Orlando City.

Impact Room was beaten by a Junior Urso strike and a spot kick from Facundo Torres on Sunday as his side squandered a lead and failed to qualify for the playoffs on Decision Day. Room played every minute for Columbus this season, keeping nine clean sheets (a new personal record for him in MLS) and allowing 41 goals.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Records assist against Orlando Zelarayan took four shots (two on target) and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Orlando City. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match, and...

Impact Zelarayan set up Derrick Etienne's opener Sunday with a no-look pass and remained a constant menace to his opponents throughout, but it wasn't enough to earn a result that would have clinched a spot in the playoffs for Columbus. He ends the season with 10 goals and seven assists in 29 MLS appearances (25 starts), which is more goal involvements than his total from 2021 -- 12 goals, four assists -- despite a few injuries causing him to miss some time.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Derick Etienne - Scores, comes off injured against Orlando Etienne was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Orlando City in the 41st minute after suffering an apparent injury. He scored a goal in the match before being taken off.

Impact Etienne opened the scoring in Sunday's huge Decision Day clash but had to come off injured just minutes later. Kevin Molino replaced him on the left wing, but the Crew didn't do enough to earn a result and clinch a spot in the playoffs without him. Etienne's season ends with nine goals and six assists in 33 appearances (25 starts), which is by far the 25-year-old's best campaign in MLS to date.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Mensah - Starting against Orlando Mensah (thigh) is in Columbus' starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Orlando City.

Impact Mensah has returned from a thigh injury he suffered in mid-September just in time for Sunday's big Decision Day tie with Orlando. The center-back will hope to lead his team to a result and into the playoffs.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Etienne leads the Columbus Crew against Orlando City

Derrick Etienne leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with Orlando City after scoring two goals against the New York Red Bulls

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan Mensah - Upgraded to questionable Mensah (thigh) will be questionable for Sunday's clash against Orlando City, according to Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Mensah has missed the Crew's last three games with a thigh injury he suffered in mid-September, but his designation is getting an upgrade heading into Decision Day to "questionable." Josh Williams and Milos Degenek will remain the starting center-back pairing if Mensah isn't fit enough for Sunday.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez - Takes six shots in draw Hernandez took six shots (one on target) and created two chances in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC. He also made two clearances in the match.

Impact Hernandez returned from a yellow card suspension Wednesday and was active as ever going forward despite not getting on the scoresheet versus Charlotte. He's averaging 5.8 shots (1.8 on target) per start in MLS this season.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Concedes two goals to Charlotte Room made five saves but conceded two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Room will be disappointed to have allowed his opponents to erase a 2-0 deficit by conceding two headed goals to Daniel Rios and Andre Shinyashiki, the latter coming in the 94th minute. But the Crew's destiny is still in their own hands as they face Orlando City -- which have scored 42 times in 33 matches this season -- in a de facto playoff qualifier on Sunday.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Derick Etienne - Records assist in draw Etienne took a shot and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC. He also made two interceptions, won one of two tackles and created four chances overall in the...

Impact Etienne set up a Luis Diaz goal on Wednesday before Charlotte came back to force a draw in the second half. He has six shots (three on target) and four chances created with two goals and an assist across his last 87 minutes of game time, and he'll want to extend that form through Sunday's Decision Day clash against Orlando City.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Scores goal against Charlotte Diaz scored a goal and created a chance in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Diaz bagged his third goal of the season on Wednesday, and he's been a virtual lock in the XI on the right wing since July.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Scores goal against Charlotte Zelarayan took six shots (four on target) and scored a goal in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC. He also made an interception and created three chances in the match.

Impact Zelarayan scored a direct free kick from just past the midfield line on Wednesday and was a constant menace throughout the game. He will be ready to take on Orlando City Sunday in a Decision Day clash that doubles as a de facto playoff qualification match.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte's postseason hopes end after 2-2 draw with Crew

Andre Shinyashiki scored in second-half stoppage time and Charlotte tied the Columbus Crew 2-2 in a game postponed due to inclement weather

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan Mensah - Out Wednesday Mensah (thigh) will miss Wednesday's match against Charlotte FC, according to Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Mensah will miss a third straight game, leaving him one final chance to play in the regular season during Sunday's trip to Orlando City. Milos Degenek, who started Saturday against New York Red Bulls, is expected to replace Mensah in the lineup during his midweek absence.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC II suffers heartbreaking loss to Columbus Crew II in MLS Next Pro playoffs COLUMBUS, Ohio – Goals by substitutes Coleman Gannon and Jordan Knight gave league-leading Columbus Crew II a 4-3 extra-time win over Toronto FC II in a wild MLS Next Pro Eastern C...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Crew defeat Red Bulls 2-1 on Etienne's game-winner

Derrick Etienne scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 win for the Columbus Crew over the New York Red Bulls

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eloy Room - Three saves in win Room allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Room allowed the opening goal of the match but blanked the Red Bulls from there as the Crew came from behind for all three points. The keeper has now allowed 27 goals in 33 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 99.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Leader in crosses, interceptions Santos crossed eight times (one accurate), made an interception, a tackle and two clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Santos was a part of the Crew back line that allowed just one goal on Saturday. The fullback finished with the second highest amount of tackles on the team while leading Columbus in both crosses and interceptions in the win.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Derick Etienne - Nets brace as substitute Etienne scored twice while taking five shots (three on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Etienne entered the match in the 70th minute and scored two goals after the 89th to claim all three points for the Crew. The goals upped the midfielder's season total to eight while his five shots led Columbus in the win.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew: Time, betting odds, streaming, more Watch Columbus host the Red Bulls on Saturday, October 1.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM

Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez given one-match suspension for offensive language MLS has suspended Columbus Crew striker Cucho Hernandez for one match for using offensive language in a match against the Portland Timbers o...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jonathan Mensah - Will miss NYRB match Mensah remains out with a left thigh injury for Saturday's match against the New York Red Bulls, according to Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Mensah doesn't have much time to return with his team just outside the playoff line and only two games left to play. Josh Williams and Milos Degenek should remain the top options at center-back with Mensah still injured.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew face the New York Red Bulls in Eastern Conference action

The New York Red Bulls visit the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference action

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cucho Hernandez - Suspended against NYRB Hernandez is suspended for Saturday's clash with NYRB, per Bailey Johnson of dispatch.com.

Impact Hernandez is ruled out for Saturday's clash through suspension for using offensive language. The forward is one of the most crucial players for the Crew with nine goals and two assists in just 13 starts and will be extremely difficult to replace. Kevin Molino is one possible replacement with Yaw Yeboah being another option, though neither are conventional central strikers. Hernandez will return for the regular season finale against Orlando City.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Makes four interceptions in draw Santos made a clearance and four interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw against the Red Bulls.

Impact Santos returned to the starting lineup Sunday for the first time in about a month after recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered in late August. He should be fully fit once league play resumes after the upcoming international break.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE