COLUMBUS NEWS

Derick Etienne - Features for national team Etienne (hamstring) started all four of Haiti's CONCACAF Nations League games in the June window, scoring two goals against Guyana in the process.

Impact Etienne picked up a hamstring tweak during Columbus' final game before the international window, but he recovered quickly enough to feature prominently for the Haiti National Team and should be fit and available for selection against Charlotte FC in MLS on Saturday.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Status uncertain for Saturday Santos (hamstring) is listed as questionable in the Crew's injury report for Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC.

Impact Santos has started all 13 of Columbus' MLS matches at left back this season, but he was forced off in the first half against Atlanta just before the international break. He will be a game time decision this weekend with Will Sands (knee) or Jake Morris potentially able to fill in for him if necessary.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Facing fitness test for weekend Zelarayan (thigh) is listed as questionable on Columbus' injury report for Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC.

Impact Crew manager Caleb Porter said at the beginning of the June international window that Zelarayan was expected to miss 3-5 weeks with a thigh injury, so he will be a game time decision for the Charlotte game on Saturday. Derrick Etienne (hamstring) and James Igbekeme remain the leading options to replace him on the left wing if necessary.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC visits the Columbus Crew after shutout win

A game after shutting out the New York Red Bulls 2-0, Charlotte FC visits the Columbus Crew

JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan Mensah - Returning to Columbus Crew manager Caleb Porter said Wednesday that Mensah (head) is returning from international duty this week and at this moment is expected to be fit for next weekend's clash against...

Impact Mensah suffered a head injury while playing with the Ghanaian National Team on Sunday. He will have to go through the league's concussion protocols, but he still has some recovery time before the Charlotte game on June 18.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Mensah - Suffers head injury during internationals Mensah was subbed out in the 63rd minute of Ghana's African Cup of Nations qualifier against the Central African Republic on Sunday after suffering a head injury.

Impact Mensah was discharged from the hospital on Monday, and he'll have some time to recover before Columbus' next MLS game against Charlotte on June 18. Milos Degenek and Josh Williams could be the starting pair in central defense for the match if Mensah still isn't fit enough to play.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Mensah - Scores one in loss Mensah scored one goal on two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atlanta.

Impact Mensah scored a goal in the first minute of the match allowing a quick lead for Columbus. Mensah has been a reliable defender for the Columbus squad starting every single match of the 2022 season. After scoring an early goal for his team, Mensah has proved to be a star defensive player with some skills in the offensive part of the field.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Hurtado - Goal in loss Hurtado scored one goal on two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atlanta.

Impact Hurtado scored in the 45th minute to give Columbus a two point lead over Atlanta going into the half. With his first start of the season, Hurtado has proved his potential to be a part of the starting XI with two goals scored in his past four appearances.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Assist in win Santos delivered an assist and created two chances in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atlanta.

Impact Santos delivered an early pass in the first minute of the match to give Columbus a quick lead. The defender has proved to be very reliable for Columbus starting in every match of the season. However, after being pulled from the match in the 24th minute due to a hamstring injury, the timetable for a return is questionable.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Morris - Four interceptions in win Morris accumulated four interceptions and won three tackles in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atlanta.

Impact Morris had a very successful defensive performance against Atlanta winning a few tackles and accumulating several interceptions. After suffering a torn ACL in 2021, Morris is likely heading toward a full recovery and aiming toward involving himself in the starting XI.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Eight saves in win Room recorded eight saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atlanta.

Impact Room has had a very successful 2022 campaign making over 36 saves in only 13 appearances so far. With over eight saves in just one match, Room is likely to have a large role in the starting XI of Columbus in the future.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Artur - Suffers injury against Atlanta Columbus manager Caleb Porter confirmed Wednesday Artur suffered a hairline bone fracture in Saturday's victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Artur continued playing Saturday until the final whistle, but Porter is expecting him to be out for the next 4-5 weeks as he recovers. He has started all 13 of the Crew's MLS games so far this season, but Aidan Morris and James Igbekeme could fill in for him in midfield alongside Darlington Nagbe.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Out 3-5 weeks Columbus manager Caleb Porter said Wednesday that Zelarayan (thigh) is expected to miss a few weeks with a muscular injury.

Impact Zelarayan already missed last weekend's win over Atlanta United, and he has not joined up with the Armenian National Team during this international window as he is set to be out until at least mid-June with this injury. The Crew don't play again until June 18, so its possible he may not have to miss much time with his club team, but Derrick Etienne (hamstring) or James Igbekeme could replace him on the left wing if necessary.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Comes off injured against Atlanta Santos was subbed out of Saturday's victory against Atlanta United in the 24th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He recorded an assist in the match before being taken off.

Impact Santos set up a Jonathan Mensah goal with a corner kick in just the first minute of Saturday's game, but his day ended less than half an hour later after going down with an injury. Will Sands replaced him at left back in the match, but Santos will have some time to recover before his side's next MLS game on June 18.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yaw Yeboah - Comes off injured against Atlanta Yeboah was subbed out of Saturday's victory against Atlanta United in the 53rd minute after suffering an apparent injury. He won two of three tackles in the match before being take...

Impact The extend of Yeboah's potential injury is unclear as of yet but he'll have a few weeks to recover during the international break before the Crew's next game on June 18. Lucas Zelarayan (thigh) will also likely be fit enough to return to the lineup by then.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Derick Etienne - Comes off injured against Atlanta Etienne was subbed out of Saturday's victory against Atlanta United in the 76th minute after suffering an apparent hamstring injury. He took two shots and assisted a goal in the ma...

Impact Etienne will have an extended recovery period during the international break before Columbus' next game against Charlotte on June 18. Lucas Zelarayan (thigh) will likely be fit enough to return to the left wing by then.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hurtado lifts Columbus to 2-1 victory over Atlanta United

Erik Hurtado scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 win for the Columbus Crew over Atlanta United

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United takes on the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference play

Atlanta United hosts the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference action

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles FC faces the San Jose Earthquakes after shutout win

A game after shutting out the Columbus Crew 2-0, Los Angeles FC hosts the San Jose Earthquakes

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lucas Zelarrayan - Questionable for weekend Zelarayan is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash against Atlanta United with a thigh injury.

Impact Zelarayan has taken a combined seven shots and created two chances in his last two MLS games, but he is questionable against Atlanta due to a thigh injury he has picked up. Aidan Morris could replace him in the lineup if necessary with James Igbekeme pushing up into the front three, but Columbus would struggle to replicate Zelarayan's attacking output if he's not able to play.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Continues to lineup in defense Santos crossed twice (one accurate), blocked a shot, made three tackles (winning two) and a clearance during Saturday's 2-0 loss to LAFC.

Impact Santos was a part of the Crew back line that conceded two second half goals on Saturday. The left back finished with the second highest amount of tackles and blocks on the team in the loss.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Concedes two on Saturday Room allowed two goals while making two saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to LAFC.

Impact Room conceded two second half goals as Columbus dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 15 goals in 12 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 28.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Lacking only end product Zelarayan took three off target shots, crossed ten times (two accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to LAFC.

Impact Zelarayan was held off the scoresheet but not from a lack of effort on his part. The attacker finished with team-high totals in shots, crosses and chances created as he lacked only end product on Saturday.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC outlasts two lengthy weather delays to beat Crew 2-0

Carlos Vela and  Jose Cifuentes scored second-half goals and Los Angeles FC outlasted two lengthy weather delays to beat the Columbus Crew 2-0

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Columbus Crew host Los Angeles FC in non-conference action

The Columbus Crew and Los Angeles FC meet in non-conference action

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS