OCTOBER 20, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM
COLUMBUS 19-9-6 · 2ND IN SUPPORTERS' SHIELD · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
19-9-6 · 2ND IN SUPPORTERS' SHIELD · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Columbus Crew coach sidelined vs. Nashville SC after entering COVID-19 protocol Crew coach Caleb Porter will not be on the sidelines against Nashville SC on Wednesday night after entering the MLS COVID health and safety...
Eloy Room - Keeps clean sheet against Miami Room made a save in order to secure a clean sheet in Saturday's 4-0 win against Inter Miami.
Impact Room only faced one shot on target and saved it as he earned his sixth clean sheet of the season. He has made 71 saves, allowed 33 goals and has made 11 clearances through 25 starts this season. Room and Columbus will look to take momentum from Saturday's win into Wednesday's road match against Nashville.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Zelarrayan - Sends in eight crosses versus Miami Zelarayan sent in eight crosses (two accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 4-0 win against Inter Miami.
Impact Zelarayan was involved in the attack as usual as he took five corners and produced eight crosses (two accurate), which helped create two chances, although no goals came directly from those opportunities. He also took two shots (off target), made two interceptions, made a clearance and drew two fouls in the victory. Zelarayan has seven goals and four assists (two secondary) through 27 appearances this season. Columbus will be on the road Wednesday against Nashville.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Darlington Nagbe - Records assist against Miami Nagbe recorded a direct assist and a secondary assist in Saturday's 4-0 win against Inter Miami.
Impact Nagbe helped produce two goals as he made a run into the box and slipped a pass to a wide open Pedro Santos for the club's second goal in the first half, and then added a secondary assist in the lead up to another goal. He won the only tackle he attempted, made two interceptions and committed three fouls in the victory. Nagbe now has four assists (two secondary) this season and all have come in his last four appearances. He also has two goals in 28 starts this campaign. Columbus will be on the road against Nashville on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pedro Santos - Scores, assists twice against Miami Santos scored a goal and recorded two assists in Saturday's 4-0 win against Inter Miami.
Impact Santos produced the club's second goal in the first half with a neat left-footed finish inside the box and assisted on both of Gyasi Zardes' headed goals with a cross on each chance. He finished the game with a total of five shots (two on goal), two chances created and three crosses (two accurate). He also made an interception, a clearance and drew a foul. Santos has been inconsistent in terms of his fantasy production, but he has three goals and five assists through 27 appearances this season. Columbus will be on the road against Nashville on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gyasi Zardes - Scores two goals against Miami Zardes scored two goals on the only two shots he took in Saturday's 4-0 win against Inter Miami.
Impact Zardes was clinical on both his headers as he opened the scoring with a slight flick in the 39th minute of the first half and then added another downwards with more power in the 65th minute to make it 3-0 at the time. He also created one chance, won the only tackle he attempted and drew two fouls in the win. Zardes has been in form lately with five goals in his last four appearances. He has nine total goals in 20 appearances this season. Columbus will be on the road against Nashville on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Columbus Crew's Gyasi Zardes named Week 30 MLS Player of the Week ' MLSSoccer.com After tallying a brace in his team's resounding 4-0 victory over Inter Miami CF on Saturday, Columbus Crew forward Gyasi Zardes has been nam...
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Columbus takes on Nashville SC after Zardes' 2-goals game
Gyasi Zardes leads Columbus into a matchup with Nashville SC after a two-goal performance against Inter Miami CFOCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zardes, Santos help Crew beat Inter Miami 4-0 Gyasi Zardes scored twice, Pedro Santos had a goal and two assists and the Columbus Crew beat Inter Miami 4-0
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Zardes, Santos help Crew beat Inter Miami 4-0
Gyasi Zardes scored twice, Pedro Santos had a goal and two assists and the Columbus Crew beat Inter Miami 4-0OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GOAL: Gyasi Zardes, Columbus Crew - 64th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
GOAL: Gyasi Zardes, Columbus Crew - 39th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Eloy Room - Back in starting XI Room (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Miami.
Impact Room is back in the XI Saturday after missing the last two matches with a thigh injury. The goalkeeper has struggled for clean sheets of late, as the Crew have conceded a goal in each of their last 13 matches.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Eloy Room - Training with team Room (thigh) was seen training with the Crew this week, according to 247Sports writer Patrick Murphy.
Impact Room has missed two MLS games with an adductor injury, but he might be ready to return as soon as this weekend against Miami.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Artur - Training with team Artur (hip) was seen training with the Crew this week, according to 247Sports writer Patrick Murphy.
Impact Artur has been out since may with a hip injury that he had surgery for back in August. He might not be fully ready to return quite yet, but he's taking steps toward being there.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Inter Miami CF travels to Columbus, aims to avoid 4th straight road loss
Inter Miami CF travels to Columbus aiming to avoid its fourth consecutive road lossOCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steffen in goal as US changes 9 of 11 starters vs Costa Rica
U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter shook up his lineup, inserting goalkeeper Zack Steffen among nine changes to the starting 11 for a World Cup qualifier against Costa RicaOCTOBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darlington Nagbe & the USMNT: Why the Crew star will be watching, not playing, vs. Costa Rica ' MLSSoccer.com COLUMBUS, Ohio – To many of you, and many around the US men’s national team, the topic about to be discussed is a nothing burger. A stale ol...
OCTOBER 13, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
US soccer has Jekyll & Hyde personality ahead of Costa Rica
The U.S. soccer team has a Jekyll and Hyde personality that makes it difficult to determine which will show for a World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica in Columbus, OhioOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Union beat Crew 3-0, hurting defending champ's playoff bid
Jack Elliott scored in the first half and Alejandro Bedoya connected early in the second to help the Philadelphia Union beat the Columbus Crew 3-0 on SundayOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Evan Bush - Concedes half of attempts on net Bush made three saves and conceded three goals during the 3-0 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday.
Impact Bush had some great saves, but he ultimately had an off night. In what marked his fourth appearance and start of the season, Bush has now conceded six goals in that span and he has only made seven saves. The keeper certainly does not get any help from his backline either and it showed here. Until he can gain consistent form, he is a hard pass in most formats.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Zelarrayan - Whips 12 crosses in 3-0 loss Zelarayan produced four shots (one on target), created one chance, sent 12 crosses (two accurate) and took seven corners during the 3-0 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday.
Impact Zelarayan was easily the best offensive player for Columbus in their shutout loss Sunday. The midfielder had a third of the shots for the club, but the majority of his value came from his set-pieces. Otherwise, his shot volume carried the value. He will remain one of the most important pieces for the Crew moving forward.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pedro Santos - Misses penalty in loss Santos took two shots (one on target), sent four crosses (one accurate), made three tackles (two won) and received one yellow card during the 3-0 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday.
Impact Santos replicated his solid form from the week prior in the win over Montreal. In those most recent two appearances, he is averaging, 2.0 shots, 4.0 crosses and 4.0 tackles per 90 minutes in all competitions. Santos has been off and on for the majority of the season, however, he is picking form back up once again.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gyasi Zardes - Questionable vs. Philadelphia Zardes (thigh) is questionable for Sunday's trip to Philadelphia, according to the Crew availability report.
Impact Zardes is a new entry on the report with tightness in his left thigh, he's truly questionable for Sunday's match. If Zardes can't go then Miguel Berry figures to slot back into the starting XI.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vito Wormgoor - Out vs. Philadelphia Wormgoor (health and safety) will be out for Sunday's trip to Philadelphia, according to the Crew medical report.
Impact Wormgoor is in health and safety protocol, meaning he or someone he was in contact with had COVID-19. It's unclear what the timeline for return will look like for the defender, it's likely he will be back for an Oct. 16 clash with Inter Miami. Until he's back Josh Williams will continue at the center of defense, at the very least against Philadelphia.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
