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Venegas, Ortiz added to Costa Rica for World Cup qualifiers

Alajuense midfielder Johan Venegas and Herediano forward José Guillermo Ortiz were among five additions to Costa Rica’s roster for World Cup qualifiers against Honduras, El Salvado...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zardes leads Columbus against Philadelphia after 2-goal outing

Gyasi Zardes leads Columbus into a matchup with Philadelphia after registering two goals against Montreal

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Columbus Crew beat LIGA MX's Cruz Azul 2-0 in Campeones Cup

Columbus opened the scoring on Brayan Angulo’s own goal in the fourth minute and the defending MLS champion Crew beat Cruz Azul of Mexico 2-0 on Wednesday night in the Campeones Cu...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Jonathan Mensah, Columbus Crew - 74th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Marlon Hairston - Leaves injured against Montreal Hairston took one shot on target, made eight tackles (three won), two interceptions and one clearance before subbing off during Saturday's 2-1 win over Montreal.

Impact Hairston had a pretty good outing, leading his side in tackles to help them earn the win, before subbing off with an undisclosed injury in the 83rd minute. He recently missed five games with a thigh strain and should be considered questionable for Sunday's visit to Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Makes five tackles in win Santos took two shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate), made five tackles (two won) and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 win over Montreal.

Impact Santos led his side in crosses and made the second-most tackles, helping them in both sides of the ball during the home win. The midfielder has two goals and three assists in the season, and will now look to keep things rolling at Philadelphia on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darlington Nagbe - Assists against Montreal Nagbe assisted one goal from three chances created, sent in one inaccurate cross and made one interception in Saturday's 2-1 win over Montreal.

Impact Nagbe assisted Gyasi Zardes' second goal in the 62nd minute to give them the 2-0 lead and earn the home win. That was his first assist in the season, to go with two goals, while leading his side in chances created during the match as well. They will now visit Philadelphia on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Derick Etienne - Assists in win Etienne assisted one goal from his only chance created, took one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross, made one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 win...

Impact Etienne assisted Gyasi Zardes's first goal in the 44th minute to open the score. That was his third assist in the season, while he also received his fourth yellow card. The midfielder will have to be extra careful when they visit Philadelphia on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gyasi Zardes - Scores brace against Montreal Zardes scored two goals from two shots and made two clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over Montreal.

Impact Zardes scored once in each half to help them earn three points at home. The forward now has seven goals in the season. He will look to find the back of the net again at Philadelphia on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Williams - Picks up yellow card in win Williams made one interception and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 win over Montreal.

Impact Williams had a pretty quiet outing in his secon start in a row -- third in his last five games. But the centerback also received his third yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now look to get the nod again at Philadelphia on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Bush - Starts and makes three saves Bush made three saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over Montreal.

Impact Bush started for the third time in the season, first since early July, and helped them earn the home win. The goalie has one clean sheet in the season, and will likely start again when they visit Philadelphia on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew forward Gyasi Zardes named Week 27 MLS Player of the Week ' MLSSoccer.com After scoring both goals in his team's 2-1 win over CF Montréal, Columbus Crew forward Gyasi Zardes has been named the MLS Player of the Wee...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Zardes scores twice, Crew tops Montreal 2-1

Gyasi Zardes scored twice and the Columbus Crew kept its playoff hopes alive by defeating Montreal 2-1

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Gyasi Zardes, Columbus Crew - 62nd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal Prediction, Odds, Betting Lines & Spread for MLS Game on FanDuel Sportsbook Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal odds, betting lines & spread for MLS game on Saturday, September 25.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Lucas Zelarrayan - Surprise bench appearance Zelarayan (hip) is on the bench for Saturday's showdown with Montreal.

Impact Zelarayan was doubtful for Saturday's match, but is surprisingly included on the bench. It's unclear how fit he actually is, and if he could actually play Saturday, but if nothing else this is a good sign for his recovery before a Saturday trip to Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Returns vs. Montreal Santos (head) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Montreal.

Impact Santos missed a match with a concussion after taking a nasty blow to the head against NYRB. The winger has passed all protocols and is back in the starting XI, where he should be 100% good to go.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Montreal visits the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference action

The Columbus Crew host Montreal in Eastern Conference action

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lucas Zelarrayan - Doubtful against Montreal Zelarayan (hip) is doubtful for Saturday's clash with Montreal, according to Jacob Myers of The Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Zelarayan isn't quite ruled out yet, but it's not looking good for the playmaker, who was labeled as doubtful, and missed training Tuesday. It will take a steep recovery for Zelarayan to make the bench, let alone the starting XI, look for Luis Diaz to have some extra time if Zelarayan can't go.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Not available vs. Montreal Room (adductor) will be unavailable for Saturday's clash with CF Montreal, according to Jacob Myers of The Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Room will be out for Saturday's key match and will likely miss one or two weeks on top of that. The keeper is the nailed-on starter when healthy, but coach Caleb Porter immediately named Evan Bush as his back up. Bush will likely play the next two matches, against Montreal and away to Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marlon Hairston - Creates chance in draw Hairston won two of three tackles and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New England. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Hairston was solid in front of the defense against the Revolution, but his side will feel lucky that they escaped with a point on Saturday after their opponents' wastefulness in front of goal (33 shots, seven on target). He will hope to have more authority in midfield next weekend against CF Montreal, which are seventh in the Eastern Conference.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Concedes goal against New England Room made six saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Revolution.

Impact Room will be disappointed to have been beaten by an Adam Buksa strike so soon after his side took the lead on Saturday, but splitting points against the runaway Eastern Conference leaders is not a bad result. He hasn't kept a clean sheet since July, and he will hope to end that run of 11 games next weekend against CF Montreal, which have scored 34 times in 24 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Afful - Records assist against New England Afful assisted a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Revolution. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Afful was a halftime substitute on Saturday and he changed the game, setting up Gyasi Zardes' opening goal with a cross. He should return to the starting XI next weekend against CF Montreal, which have scored 34 times in 24 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gyasi Zardes - Scores goal against New England Zardes scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Revolution. He also made two clearances and a block, and he took three shots overall in the match.

Impact Zardes opened the scoring against the Eastern Conference leaders with a header on Saturday, his first MLS goal since before the Gold Cup in July. He will hope that score can kick on a run of good performances starting next weekend against CF Montreal, which have conceded 30 times in 24 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gyasi Zardes, Eloy Room help Crew to 1-1 tie with Revolution Adam Buksa scored for the Revolution

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM