Columbus Team News Page 69 - Soccer

Lucas Zelarrayan - Another all-around stat line Zelarayan recorded 10 crosses, seven corners and two chances created during a 1-0 loss Saturday against Inter Miami.

Impact Zelarayan averaged 8.3 crosses, 4.3 corners and 2.3 chances created across his last 16 appearances with Columbus. Those numbers indicate he has the potential to supply great value in multiple ways despite recording only one assist during that span.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami CF Head Coach Phil Neville comments on 1-0 win over Columbus Crew Inter Miami CF Head Coach Phil Neville speaks to the media following a 1-0 win over Columbus Crew during an MLS game at DRV PNK Stadium in F...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Higuaín scores, Crew beat Miami in first-ever meeting

Gonzalo Higuaín scored in the 16th minute and Inter Miami beat the Columbus Crew 1-0

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gyasi Zardes - On bench Saturday Zardes (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Inter Miami.

Impact Zardes has made his return to the bench after sitting three matches out with a hamstring injury. The forward will likely look to test the hamstring out with some late minutes in the match, especially if Columbus are leading.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milton Valenzuela - Starting Saturday vs. Miami Valenzuela (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Miami.

Impact Valenzuela is back in the starting XI after a hamstring injury at the start of July sidelined him for nearly two months. With Columbus already stretched thin his return could lead him to big minutes straight away.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marlon Hairston - Starts Saturday Hairston (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Inter Miami.

Impact Hairston is in the starting XI after suffering a thigh injury that put him in the questionable category for this match. It appears the knock was of no concern as the midfielder slots straight back into the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - On bench Saturday Diaz (lower back) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Inter Miami.

Impact Diaz is making his return to the bench after an issue in training cause him to sit out. The midfielder appears finally back to full fitness and will look for some minutes to test his match fitness.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Leerdam previews Inter Miami game vs. Columbus Crew Inter Miami and the defending MLS champion Columbus Crew are battling for a playoff spot heading into their game Saturday at DRV PNK Stadium...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Jonathan Mensah - Out against Miami Mensah will miss Saturday's trip to Inter Miami due to health and safety protocols, according to Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Mensah must go through a quarantine period after return from national team duty with Ghana before he can next play. Look for one of Josh Williams or Aboubacar Keita to start alongside Vito Wormgoor until Mensah is next able to play, whether that comes Sept 14 against the Red Bulls, Sept 18 against New England or later than that.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus visits Inter Miami CF, looks to end 4-game road skid

Columbus visits Inter Miami CF looking to avoid its fifth straight road loss

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis Diaz - Returns to training Diaz missed Saturday's 3-2 loss to Orlando City but returned during Tuesday's training session, according to Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Diaz has missed three of the last five matches and only made 13 appearances all season, so his fitness would be a welcome gain for a team in need of all the help it can get. Up next is a trip to Inter Miami, and Diaz could get the start if fit and if Derrick Etienne is switched to the left flank.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marlon Hairston - Returns to training Hairston (thigh) was spotted participating in Tuesday's training session by Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Hairston started seven-out-of-eight games in July and August before picking up this knock. There are still other injury issues in the midfield that could allow Hairston to start in his return to fitness, though that may take until Saturday's trip to Inter Miami to be confirmed.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milton Valenzuela - Seen in training Valenzuela (hamstring) was spotted in Tuesday's training session by Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Valenzuela has played just four times this season as the Crew struggle to stay in contention without many key players down the stretch. With any luck, Valenzuela will be able to revise that tale over the final weeks of the season if he's fit enough to start over Waylon Francis in Saturday's trip to Inter Miami.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gyasi Zardes - Pictured in training Zardes (hamstring) was spotted in Tuesday's training session by Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Zardes has missed the last three league matches and couldn't play for the USMNT during the international break after helping his national side win the Gold Cup this summer. Though he hasn't scored in any of his last four appearances, Zardes is likely to start over Miguel Berry at striker if he's fully fit for Saturday's trip to Inter Miami.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Derick Etienne - Assists at Orlando Etienne assisted one goal from his only chance created, sent in four crosses (one accurate), made two tackles (both won) and one interception in Saturday's 3-2 loss at Orlando.

Impact Etienne assisted Miguel Berry's goal in the 54th minute to tie the score 2-2. That was his second assist in the season. The midfielder will now look to bounce back when they visit Inter Miami on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Berry - Scores in road loss Berry scored one goal from two shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss at Orlando.

Impact Berry scored the 2-2 equalizer in the 54th minute, but they conceded again later and ended up with the loss. He now has three goals in his last two appearances (one start). The forward will look to get on the scoresheet again at Inter Miami.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Makes two saves in loss Room made two saves in Saturday's 3-2 loss at Orlando.

Impact Room made two saves, but couldn't avoid the road loss after conceding three times at Orlando. The goalkeeper now has eight games in a row without a clean sheet. He will look to bounce back at Inter Miami on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daryl Dike returns to lineup, Júnior Urso saves the day for Orlando City in 3-2 win over the Crew

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • Fox Sports

Dike has goal, assist in return, Orlando City beats Crew 3-2

Daryl Dike had a goal and an assist in his first start in two months, Júnior Urso also scored and Orlando City beat the Columbus Crew 3-2 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Williams - Returns to bench Williams (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Orlando City.

Impact Williams has been out since June 19 and is just making his return to the bench. He doesn't look likely to break into the starting XI, but with Columbus dealing with plenty of absences he could get some time to return to fitness on the pitch.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Derick Etienne - Takes three shots versus Cincinnati Etienne took three shots (two on goal) and created two chances in Friday's 3-2 win against Cincinnati.

Impact Etienne had a couple of good looks at goal, but both of his attempts on target were foiled by Kenneth Vermeer. He also sent in four crosses (one accurate) and created two chances, although no goals came directly from either opportunity. Etienne has yet to score a goal and has two assists (one secondary) through 17 appearances (10 starts) this season. Columbus will be on the road Saturday against Orlando.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Mensah - Takes four shots against Cincinnati Mensah took four shots (one on goal) and made 12 clearances in Friday's 3-2 win against Cincinnati.

Impact Mensah had a solid performance and had a really good chance to score on one of his four shots, but wasn't able to convert. He was very busy defensively as he made 12 clearances and blocked three shots. Mensah has two goals and one secondary assist through 21 appearances this season. He was called up to national duty with Ghana for its World Cup qualifier matches on Sept. 3 and 6, so he will miss Saturday's match against Orlando. Mensah should be back against Inter Miami on Sept. 11.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Takes one shot against Cincinnati Santos took one shot (on goal) and created two chances in Friday's 3-2 win against Cincinnati.

Impact Santos started for the second consecutive match and went the full length as he created two scoring opportunities, although no goals came from them. He sent in four crosses (none accurate) and his only shot of the game was on target. Santos has two goals and three assists through 21 appearances this season. Columbus will be on the road Saturday against Orlando.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Allows two goals against Cincinnati Room made two saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 3-2 win against Cincinnati.

Impact Room almost made it out at halftime with a 1-0 lead, but Ronald Matarrita's shot from distance following a corner kick stopped that. He then conceded late in the 74th minute as Isaac Atanga's left-footed shot from distance found the bottom corner of the net. Room has now made 59 saves, allowed 27 goals and has kept five clean sheets through 20 starts this season. Columbus will be on the road in its next match against Orlando on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Berry - Scores brace against Columbus Berry scored two goals on his only two shots of Friday's 3-2 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Berry came into the game in the 73rd minute as Cincinnati chased a 1-0 deficit and provided a huge impact as he scored twice within two minutes of each other. He first cleanly tucked away a rebound from a Kenneth Vermeer save in the 81st minute and then scored again in the 83rd minute after another rebound from a Vermeer save, although this one also deflected off his own body and looped into the open net. Berry will look to build on his performance if he gets minutes in Saturday's game on the road against Orlando.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Daryl Dike returns to lineup, Júnior Urso saves the day for Orlando City in 3-2 win over the Crew

Dike has goal, assist in return, Orlando City beats Crew 3-2