Impact Mensah is back in the starting XI as expected after making a return to training. With the stitches removed and Mensah medically cleared to play he should be fully fit and available for Saturday's match.
JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
COLUMBUS 19-9-6 · 2ND IN SUPPORTERS' SHIELD · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
19-9-6 · 2ND IN SUPPORTERS' SHIELD · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Jonathan Mensah - Starting as expected Mensah (head) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.
Yaw Yeboah - Not in training Yeboah (ankle) was not in training with Columbus on Tuesday, according to Massive Report writer Thomas Costello.
Impact Yeboah missed last weekend's draw with Charlotte due to an ankle injury, and he will be a doubt for Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake as well. Steven Moreira replaced him on the right wing in a 3-5-2 formation against Charlotte.
JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pedro Santos - Not in training Santos (hamstring) was not in training with Columbus on Tuesday, Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Impact Santos missed his first MLS game of the season last weekend against Charlotte FC due to injury, and he will be a doubt once again for Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake. Manager Caleb Porter had to switch formations to a 3-5-2 with Derrick Etienne on the left wing versus Charlotte.
JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Derick Etienne - Facing fitness test for Saturday Etienne has entered Columbus' injury report and will be questionable with a leg injury for Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Etienne has started 12 of the Crew's 14 MLS games this season, mostly from the left wing, but he is carrying an injury designation into the RSL match this weekend. With Lucas Zelarayan (thigh), Yaw Yeboah (ankle), and Erik Hurtado (foot) also all questionable, Luis Diaz or James Igbekeme could be options to fill in at the position if necessary.
JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Erik Hurtado - Dealing with foot injury Hurtado is listed as questionable with a foot injury in Columbus' injury report for Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Hurtado has started and scored in each of the Crew's last two MLS games, but he enters Saturday as an injury question. The whole team seems to be dealing with a knock of some sort, so manager Caleb Porter may have to get creative with his formation once again in order to field a healthy XI.
JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Real Salt Lake plays the Columbus Crew after shutout win
A game after shutting out the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0, Real Salt Lake hosts the Columbus CrewJUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin Molino - Gets minutes off bench Molino had one shot on goal in 19 minutes off the bench of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Charlotte.
Impact It was the first squad for Molino since last August when he tore his ACL. It's a positive sign that he immediately saw 19 minutes and figures to continue in that bench role in the next couple weeks. His return along with the addition of Cucho Hernandez are basically like two top-level signings for the Crew in the middle of the season.
JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Artur - Doubtful to face RSL Artur (lower leg) is "not ready to return" for Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake, Columbus manager Caleb Porter said Thursday.
Impact Artur is still on track for an early July return from a lower leg injury he suffered just before the international break, but he has been all but ruled out for Saturday's game. Aidan Morris and James Igbekeme should continue alongside Darlington Nagbe in midfield against Salt Lake.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Zelarrayan - Unlikely to play against RSL Zelarayan (thigh) will be doubtful to face Real Salt Lake this weekend, Columbus manager Caleb Porter said Thursday.
Impact Zelarayan has missed his side's last two games with a thigh injury, and he seems like he will be out for Saturday's game as well. The Crew changed formations last weekend against Charlotte, with Erik Hurtado joining Miguel Berry in a front-two in Zelarayan's absence.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eloy Room - Concedes once in draw Room allowed a goal while making two saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Charlotte.
Impact Room allowed the game tying goal in the 49th minute as Columbus split the points with Charlotte on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 17 goals in 14 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 38.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Derick Etienne - Leader in shots, chances created Etienne took two shots (one on goal), crossed three times inaccurately and created two chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Charlotte.
Impact Etienne was held off the scoresheet but was active in attack from his left midfielde role. The wide man finished with the third highest amount of crosses on the team while tying for the team-high in both shots and chances created in the draw.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Crew sign F "Cucho" Hernandez from Watford The Columbus Crew have acquired Colombian forward Juan Camilo Hernandez, known as Cucho, from Watford.
JUNE 21, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Crew sign F "Cucho" Hernandez from Watford
The Columbus Crew have acquired Colombian forward Juan Camilo Hernandez, known as Cucho, from WatfordJUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shinyashiki gets equalizer as Charlotte, Crew play to draw
Andre Shinyashiki scored the tying goal for Charlotte FC in a 1-1 draw with the Columbus CrewJUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin Molino - Available off bench Molino (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match with Charlotte.
Impact Molino is on the bench Saturday, as expected. The forward was labeled as available by his manager, Caleb Porter, and seems to have managed his return well. Molino will hope to get some time on the pitch competing with Derrick Etienne and Yaw Yeboah.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marlon Hairston - On bench Saturday Hairston (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Chalotte.
Impact Hairston is on the bench Saturday despite being listed as questionable. The midfielder picked up a thigh injury early in May and has been healing for the last month. The midfielder is hoping to return before the end of June, and could see a late run out to test his fitness.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Diaz - On bench despite hand Diaz (hand) is on the bench for Saturday's match with Charlotte.
Impact Diaz picked up a hand injury earlier in the week. The winger still finds his way back on the bench and should be able to play through the injury if needed, though he hasn't been a consistent starter even when fit.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Former Tennessee governor buying majority share of Predators
The chairman of the Nashville Predators has agreed to sell the majority of his stake in the NHL team to former Tennessee Gov. Bill HaslamJUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yaw Yeboah - Doubt against Charlotte Yeboah (ankle) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Charlotte, according to the Columbus injury report.
Impact Yeboah is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Charlotte as he continues to deal with an ankle injury he picked up right before the most recent round of international matches. The midfielder has played 13 games, starting 10, tallying one assists so far in the 2022 campaign. Yeboah would be a major loss for a Crew team that has struggled to keep a consistent starting XI on the pitch.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Mensah - Late test against Charlotte Mensah (concussion) faces a late fitness test before Saturday's clash with Charlotte.
Impact Mensah returned from international duty early due to the concussion he suffered. Crew manager Caleb Porter was originally hopeful of a quick return for Mensah, though it seems he remains in concussion protocol and will face a race for fitness before Saturday's clash. Mensah will need to clear league protocols as well as club physician tests if he is to play Saturday.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marlon Hairston - Doubtful versus Charlotte Hairston (thigh) is questionable for Saturday's match against Charlotte FC.
Impact Hairston picked up the thigh injury during warm-ups before an early May clash against New England, it's been a tough road back for the midfielder who has missed over a month. Hairston is once again listed as questionable on the injury report though the international break could have offered him the time he needed to get back to match fitness.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will Sands - Could be option Saturday Sands is listed as questionable with a knee injury in the Crew's injury report for Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC.
Impact Sands filled in at left back when Pedro Santos went down with a hamstring injury just before the international break, but now he's dealing with a knee injury of his own. Sands could continue to fill in for Santos on Saturday if he's fit enough, or Jake Morris could play as well.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Diaz - Picks up hand injury Diaz will be questionable for Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC due to a hand injury.
Impact Diaz missed his side's win over Atlanta United just before the international break, but he's had extended time to recover and may be fit enough to be available against Charlotte on Saturday. He has started just once in MLS so far this season.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Artur - Late fitness test for Charlotte game Artur (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC.
Impact Columbus manager Caleb Porter initially said that Artur would be expected to miss 4-5 weeks with a lower leg fracture he suffered just before the international break, which would point to a return in early July. He's listed as questionable for Saturday, but he likely still needs some time to recover before playing again.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Molino - Could feature Saturday Molino (knee) will be available for Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC, according to Columbus manager Caleb Porter.
Impact Molino is yet to feature for the Crew since suffering an ACL injury last August, but he could be in line to make his season debut against Charlotte this weekend. Once he's fully fit, he'll have the opportunity to challenge Derrick Etienne and Yaw Yeboah for the starting spot on the right wing.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
