Columbus Team News Page 6 - Soccer

Cucho Hernandez - Four shots in loss Cucho recorded four shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 68th minute.

Impact Cucho was the Crew's most threatening attacking player Saturday, but he failed to put any of his four shots on target. However, he added three chances created for the first time since July 17 as he played the full 90 minutes in the rivalry match.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Schulte - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Schulte recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Schulte kept a clean sheet in Saturday's rivalry game as he saved the two shots on target he faced. It marked his first start since returning from international duty. He has now kept nine clean sheets in 22 starts this season, matching his total from last season in 15 fewer matches. He faces a more favorable matchup Wednesday at Toronto FC, a side which has scored 38 goals in 29 league matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati earn draw vs. Crew to clinch playoff berth Roman Celentano made three saves to help FC Cincinnati clinch a playoff spot by tying the visiting Columbus Crew 0-0 on Saturday.Cincinnati...

SEPTEMBER 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | Hell Is Real! | Full Match Highlights

SEPTEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE

3 Players to Watch in the Hell is Real Derby FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew have players capable of turning a match on its head at any given moment.

SEPTEMBER 14 • KANSASCITY.COM

3 Players to Watch in the Hell is Real Derby FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew have players capable of turning a match on its head at any given moment.

SEPTEMBER 14 • SUNHERALD.COM

Cucho Hernandez - Returns against Cincinnati Hernandez (not injury related) is in the initial lineup for Saturday's trip to Cincinnati.

Impact Hernandez is expected to lead the front line in this game after returning from international duty with Colombia. Despite failing to get directly involved in the score sheet in his last three league matches, he remains one of the top contributors in the competition with 13 goals and six assists over 21 appearances (18 starts) and could have several chances as part of a strong offense.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions FC Cincinnati (16 wins, 3 draws, 8 losses) welcome the Columbus Crew (14-7-5) to TQL Stadium Saturday 1 of 2 battles in the Hell Is Real der...

SEPTEMBER 13 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Steven Moreira - Returns from NT duty Moreira is back with Columbus and is set to be an option for Saturday's trip to FC Cincinnati, per Brianna Mac Kay of the Dispatched Alerts.

Impact Moreira featured for Cape Verde during the AFCON Cup of Nations qualifiers, starting both games and playing the entire 90 minutes. He is now back with the Crew and set to start in the defense against Cincinnati. The defender had started the last nine MLS games in a row, logging in a goal and an assist with 16 clearances and seven chances created in that span.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Farsi - Back with Columbus Farsi is back with Columbus ahead of Saturday's trip to FC Cincinnati, per Brianna Mac Kay of Dispatched Alerts.

Impact Farsi was in action with the Algerian national team, playing 76 minutes against Liberia on Tuesday. He traveled back to the states and is set to be an option Saturday. The midfielder started 16 times in 22 MLS appearances, scoring three times with one assist with 30 crosses (11 won) and 20 clearances.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Schulte - Back in Columbus Schulte is back in Columbus ahead of Saturday's trip to FC Cincinnati, per Brianna Mac Kay of for the Dispatched Alerts.

Impact Schulte started and played the entire 90 minutes against Canada, allowing two goals during the loss. He is set to return to the starting XI for the Crew, having allowing just four goals in the last six MLS games, making 20 saves with three clean sheets in that span.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Malte Amundsen - Eligible again Amundsen is no longer suspended after serving his ban against Seattle on Saturday.

Impact Amundsen is once again eligible for play and is an option for Saturday's match against Cincinnati after serving his ban. He will most likely return to the starting XI now that he has served his suspension, starting in 19 of his 23 appearances this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Rossi - Quiet in defeat Rossi generated two shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Rossi was largely neutralized Saturday as Columbus Crew were forced to play with 10 men for the entirety of the second half of their 0 - 4 defeat at the hands of Seattle Sounders. Rossi was tied for the team-high with four crosses (two accurate) and took three corners but was unable to generate a single chance created. The veteran attacker has enjoyed his second full season with Columbus, having made 26 appearances (23 starts), scoring 10 goals and supplying seven assists over that span.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew vs. Seattle Sounders FC | Rusnák Hat Trick!

SEPTEMBER 8 • YOUTUBE

Albert Rusnak's hat trick powers Sounders past Crew Albert Rusnak scored three goals as the Seattle Sounders defeated the host Columbus Crew 4-0 on Saturday night.Jordan Morris added a goal an...

SEPTEMBER 8 • SUNHERALD.COM

Jacen Russell-Rowe - Late NT call up Russell-Rowe has been given a late call up to the Canadian national team for its upcoming friendlies and will not face off with Seattle on Saturday.

Impact Russell-Rowe will return to the Canadian national team following his involvement at the Copa America tournament. He's only started once in the last four MLS appearances, scoring once in that span. With a few Columbus players also leaving for international duty, Diego Rossi could move up to forward, with Aziel Jackson in line to make his MLS debut with the Crew following his trade from St Louis.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Moreira - Called up to international duty Moreira has been called up to the Cape Verde national team for the coming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and will miss Saturday's match against Seattle.

Impact Moreira continues to be a regular starter for Columbus, despite a few injury stints on the campaign. He's recorded 19 starts in 23 appearances, scoring and assisting twice while totaling 32 clearances, 19 tackles and 10 interceptions. Yevgen Cheberko will likely return to the back line alongside Rudy Camacho and Sean Zawadzki for the clash against Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez - Earns Colombia call up Hernandez has been called up to the Colombian national team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers and is set to miss Saturday's match against Seattle.

Impact Hernandez led Columbus to the Leagues Cup title, resulting in his first call up since 2023. He recorded four goals with two assists in five matches at the competitions, adding on to 13 goals with six assists in 20 MLS matches. With Jacen Russell-Rowe left off the Canadian national team, he is set to get the start in the attack for the match versus Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Schulte - Called up by USMNT Schulte has been called up by the USMNT for their upcoming friendlies and will not be an option for Saturday's clash with Seattle.

Impact Schulte's performance for the Crew has resulted in his first USMNT senior callup since January. He's allowed just 19 goals in 21 appearances in MLS play, totaling 59 saves with eight clean sheets. Abraham Romero could make his team debut on Saturday in Schulte's absence.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Farsi - Heading for international duty Farsi has been called up by the Algerian national team for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and will not be an option for the clash with Seattle.

Impact Farsi has turned into a regular starter for Columbus after a slow start to the season. He's started 11 of the last 13 MLS games, totaling two goal with one assist while also generating 16 crosses (seven accurate), 13 chances created and 14 clearances. Max Arfsten will move over to right midfield, with Dejuan Jones an option to start at left for the clash with Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandru Matan - Registers assist Matan assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory against New York City FC.

Impact Matan logged in his second assist of the season to add on to his one goal in 19 appearances. He's only started in 10 of those games, totaling 16 crosses, 15 tackles and 15 chances created in that span.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Ramirez - Registers assist Ramirez assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus New York City FC.

Impact Ramirez banged in an assist to help the team get the late win Saturday. He's started the last eight MLS games in a row, totaling five goals with two assists in 21 shots (nine on target), 10 crosses (three accurate) and four clearances in that span for a total of seven goals and three assists in 18 appearances this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jacen Russell-Rowe - Scores in extra time Russell-Rowe scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 win against New York City FC.

Impact Russell-Rowe came on late in the match Saturday and was able to score a goal in the process. Since returning from international duty, he's started once in four games, totaling a goal with three shots with a cross and a tackle in that span.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

DeJuan Jones - Gets last minute goal Jones scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 win over New York City FC.

Impact Jones was a late substitution, scoring a late goal to help get the win Saturday. This was just his second appearance with the team, joining from New England during the transfer window. He's recorded 17 starts in 19 appearances in MLS, totaling 37 crosses (eight accurate), 28 tackles and 39 clearances.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Arfsten - Nets goal Arfsten scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus New York City FC.

Impact Arfsten was back on the scoresheet again, recording a goal and an assist in the last two matches. He's at four goals with three assists, which surpasses his career high from last season, having also totaled 25 chances created, 22 tackles and 61 crosses (12 accurate) in 22 appearances, 16 of them coming as starts.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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