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Lucas Zelarrayan - Records assist against Chicago Zelarayan took two shots and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Fire. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Zelarayan kickstarted his side's come-from-behind win Saturday with an assist for Derrick Etienne, his first direct goal involvement in MLS since March. The arrival of Cucho Hernandez could also help re-ignite his form, and he will be ready for Wednesday's clash against 13th-placed D.C. United, which have conceded the most goals in the league this season.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Records brace of assists off bench Diaz subbed into Saturday's match against the Fire at halftime, and he assisted two goals and made an interception in the 3-2 victory.

Impact Diaz was a difference-maker off the bench, setting up the equalizing and winning goals for Derrick Etienne and Cucho Hernandez on Saturday as his side turned a 2-0 deficit into a victory over Chicago. He has started in just two MLS matches this season, but he is making a case to become more involved in the squad.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Derick Etienne - Scores brace against Chicago Etienne subbed into Saturday's match against the Fire at halftime, and he scored two goals in the 3-2 victory.

Impact Etienne changed Saturday's game upon his halftime introduction, bringing his side back from a 2-0 deficit with his first MLS goals since April. He has been limited to bench appearances since he missed a game in late June with a leg injury, and the arrival of Cucho Hernandez doesn't bode well for his starting prospects in the future despite his performance against Chicago.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez dazzles with game-winner in Columbus Crew debut | MLSSoccer.com If you're looking for early evidence as to why the Columbus Crew made Cucho Hernandez their club-record signing a few weeks ago, look no fur...

JULY 10, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Chicago Fire fail to hold a 2-goal second-half lead in a 3-2 loss to the Columbus Crew The Chicago Fire scored two first-half goals but faltered late, losing to the Columbus Crew 3-2. The Fire are 2-10-2 in their last 14 MLS ma...

JULY 10, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Hernández, Etienne rally Crew to 3-2 victory over Fire

Cucho Hernández got the go-ahead goal in his Columbus debut after substitute Derrick Etienne scored twice in a 12-minute span of the second half as the Crew rallied to beat the Chi...

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cucho Hernandez gives Columbus Crew their "protagonist" at striker | MLSSoccer.com Let’s face it. Moving is rough. Schlepping your things from one place to another is an unnerving experience and can make one feel out of sor...

JULY 8, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Chicago Fire take on the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference play

The Chicago Fire and the Columbus Crew meet in Eastern Conference play

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eloy Room - Keeps clean sheet in draw Room kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Sunday's scoreless draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Room has conceded just three goals in the last five games, going undefeated in that time with 22 saves made, two wins and three draws. This should give him plenty of confidence against Chicago, which are tied for the fewest goals scored in the league.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Williams - Earns shutout in draw Williams kept a clean sheet with two tackles made (one won) during Sunday's scoreless draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Williams has played in each of the last 11 games but has only completed the full 90 in seven of those games. What is a better sign is that he's stayed in the lineup in three of the last four rounds, all of which featured a formation with three center-backs instead of two. Should that keep up, Williams could be useful against Chicago, which are tied for the fewest goals scored in the league.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Mensah - Keeps clean sheet in draw Mensah kept a clean sheet with two shots off target and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's scoreless draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Mensah has now conceded four yellow cards this season but has helped a recent defensive turnaround with one goal conceded in the last three games (two draws, one win). This form will take him to Chicago, which are tied for the fewest goals scored in the league.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Misses penalty in draw Santos took two shots (one on goal) and missed one penalty attempt during Sunday's scoreless draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Santos also conceded his fourth yellow card of the season during a disappointing performance. With just one goal scored all season and an average 48 crosses in 16 games played, Santos has struggled just as much in his own efforts as without the top-tier striker his side have recently lacked. Up next is a trip to Chicago, and it should be interesting to see if Santos changes his game when Cucho Hernandez enters the lineup around that time.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Creates five chances in draw Zelarayan created five chances from seven crosses (four accurate) and took five shots (two on goal) during Sunday's scoreless draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Zelarayan also conceded a yellow card during his first full 90 since returning from a thigh injury. Though he still hasn't scored or assisted in his last 10 games played, Zelarayan has created seven chances in his last two matches and looks to be getting into a good rhythm. Up next is a trip to Chicago, which have conceded 24 goals in 18 matches.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blake's 5 saves help Union tie with Crew 0-0

Eloy Room made two saves for the Columbus Crew and Andre Blake had five saves for the Philadelphia Union in a 0-0 draw

JULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlon Hairston - Out against Philadelphia Hairston (thigh) is not in Columbus' match day squad for Sunday's clash against the Union.

Impact Hairston returned to partial training with the Crew this past week, but he's still not quite ready to return to the squad as he continues recovering from a thigh injury that has sidelined him since April.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yaw Yeboah - Out against Philadelphia Yeboah (ankle) is not in Columbus' match day squad for Sunday's clash against the Union.

Impact Yeboah has missed the Crew's last three games with an ankle injury, and although he was back training individually this past week, he is not yet fit enough to play on Sunday.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Hurtado - On bench against Philadelphia Hurtado (foot) is in Columbus' match day squad for Sunday's clash against the Union.

Impact Hurtado returns to the bench Sunday after missing the Crew's last two matches with a foot injury. He has started just two MLS games this season and it seems he has been leapfrogged by Jacen Russell-Rowe in the forward depth chart.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew vs. Philadelphia Union prediction, betting odds for MLS on Sunday Philadelphia squares off with Columbus in MLS on Sunday. This preview is based on 10K simulations of the game.

JULY 3, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Columbus Crew play the Philadelphia Union in conference play

The Columbus Crew play the Philadelphia Union in Eastern Conference action

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Williams - Makes six clearances in win Williams made one tackle (won), six clearances, two interceptions and three blocks during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Toronto.

Impact Williams was back in the starting XI and had a flawless performance, being key for his side to limit the opposition to just one goal despite some heavy pressure during the second half. The centre back has been in and out of the starting XI as of late, moving to the bench when the coach opts for a four-men defensive line. However, he made 16 clearances over his last three starts and could eventually force his hay into the lineup regardless of the formation deployed.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Degenek - Makes six clearances in win Degenek made three tackles (one won), six clearances, two interceptions and one block during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Toronto.

Impact Degenek had a very solid performance at the heart of the defense, putting up great numbers while keeping opposing forwards at bay and being key for his side to withstand some stretches of pressure as the opposition spent the last half hour in search of a game-tying goal. With 22 clearances over his last four starts, the centre back will try to keep it up during Sunday's home match against Philadelphia.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Creates two chances in win Zelarayan (thigh) created two chances, sent in three inaccurate crosses and drew three fouls during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Toronto.

Impact Zelarayan was a surprise starter here and looked totally recovered from the injury that kept him sidelined for more than a month. And the attacker had his moments, even being involved on the play that led to his side's second goal. He was subbed off after 59th minutes, mostly for precaution, but is a lock for the starting XI on Sunday, when his side hosts Philadelphia.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Makes six saves in win Room made six saves and conceded one goal during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Toronto.

Impact Room couldn't stop Jesus Jimenez's header that put the opposition back in contention in the 54th minute but other than that was amazing, allowing his side to preserve the win with some great saves along the way. More clean sheets would make the goalkeeper an even better fantasy option, but he's making up for the lack of them with lots of saves as of late, 20 over the last four starts to be exact.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darlington Nagbe - Scores in win Nagbe scored a goal off his lone shot and made three tackles (all won), one clearance, one interception and one block during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Toronto.

Impact Nagbe is mostly known for what he does on defense, but this time his biggest contribution came on the attacking end as he went up the field to send the ball home and double his side's lead after a quick counter-attack at the half-hour mark. Then, the midfielder came back to his basics, putting up peripheral numbers here and there. Nagbe has already matched his career high in goals, with three over 16 starts this season.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Zawadzki - Scores opener in win Zawadzki scored a goal off his lone shot, made four tackles (one won) and three interceptions during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Toronto.

Impact Zawadzki followed his promising MLS debut with an even better performance here as he opened the scoring with a stunning long-range shot in the 18th minute and then put up some valuable defensive contributions. Despite being subbed off after 67th minutes, the midfielder has a very strong case to remain in the lineup for upcoming games.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE