Impact Zardes was quiet in his first start since returning to Columbus from the Gold Cup on Saturday. He may have an easier time next weekend against Chicago, which have conceded 28 goals in 17 matches this season.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
COLUMBUS 19-9-6 · 2ND IN SUPPORTERS' SHIELD · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
19-9-6 · 2ND IN SUPPORTERS' SHIELD · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Gyasi Zardes - Takes shot in loss Zardes took a shot and made a clearance in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Atlanta United.
Kevin Molino - Creates chance in loss Molino created a chance and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Atlanta United.
Impact Molino was limited in attack by Atlanta on Saturday and his side slumped to a defeat. He will try to bounce back next weekend against Chicago, which are 13th in the Eastern Conference.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Eloy Room - Concedes three goals against Atlanta Room made three saves but conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Atlanta United.
Impact The scoreline looks bad, but Room was unlucky in that two of the three goals he conceded on Saturday were penalties. He will try to bounce back next weekend against Chicago, which have scored 18 goals in 17 matches this season.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Zelarrayan - Records assist in loss Zelarayan took four shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Atlanta United. He also made an interception and won one of two tackles in the match.
Impact Zelarayan set up a Jonathan Mensah goal with a cross on Saturday, but he couldn't find a way into the net for himself to grab an equalizer. He will be looking for his seventh goal of the season next weekend against Chicago, which have conceded 28 times in 17 MLS matches.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pedro Santos - Scores goal against Atlanta Santos scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Atlanta United. He also made a block, two interceptions and won one of two tackles in the match.
Impact Santos scored from the penalty spot on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to erase the two spot kicks his opponents converted as they won the three points. His last three starts have all been at left back, and he is a very important option for his side with his positional versatility.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Mensah - Scores goal against Atlanta Mensah scored a goal and made a clearance in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Atlanta United. He also made four blocks and four interceptions in the match.
Impact Mensah scored a header on Saturday for his second goal of the season, but he could do nothing to prevent his opponents' two penalty kicks that turned the game around. Next weekend he will face Chicago, which have scored 18 goals in 17 MLS matches.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Diaz - Comes off injured against Atlanta Diaz was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against Atlanta United in the 70th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took two shots, created a chance, made two interceptions a...
Impact Diaz was having an excellent and well-rounded game on Saturday before his injury cut it short. It is unclear whether he will be forced to miss additional game time.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Barco notches a pair, Atlanta United FC defeats Columbus 3-2
Ezequiel Barco recorded a pair of goals and Atlanta United took down the Columbus Crew 3-2AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GOAL: Jonathan Mensah, Columbus Crew - 37th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Derrick Etienne - Creates three chances Etienne created three chances and attempted two shots (one on goal) during a 4-2 loss Wednesday versus D.C. United.
Impact Etienne created more chances than any of his Columbus teammates. He will be a serviceable option, but only if Pedro Santos (or another attacking midfielder) is out or starts at left-back. Etienne started twice across five of the Crew's last eight games.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Zelarrayan - Scores goal Zelarayan scored one goal with four shots (one on goal) during a 4-2 loss Wednesday versus D.C. United.
Impact Zelarayan possesses six goals across 2021. The midfielder scored twice against D.C. United, showing how valuable he would have been to fantasy owners during fixtures between those two teams.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Molino - Finally scores goal Molino scored one goal with two shots (one on goal) during a 4-2 loss Wednesday versus D.C. United.
Impact Molino logged his first goal across 2021. Though nearly four months of the 2021 Major League season passed, Molino's unimpressive scoring tally is attributed more to injuries and national team call-ups. Those should be considered when viewing his upside.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Columbus Crew take on Atlanta United FC in conference action
The Columbus Crew host Atlanta United FC in Eastern Conference playAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eloy Room - Allows four again Room recorded one save but conceded four times during a 4-2 loss Wednesday versus D.C. United.
Impact Room allowed four goals during back-to-back Crew games. Room's recent outputs have been surprising, considering the goalkeeper conceded fewer times (10) than he logged starts (13) across 2021. He will try to redeem himself Saturday versus Atlanta.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kamara, Reyna each score twice, DC United beats Crew 4-2
Ola Kamara and Yordy Reyna each scored twice and DAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GOAL: Kevin Molino, Columbus Crew - 65th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Gyasi Zardes - Back with Columbus Zardes (Gold Cup) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against D.C. United.
Impact Zardes returns to the squad Wednesday after winning the Gold Cup with the U.S. and after missing the last five matches for Columbus. He'll be an option off the bench and if he's fit, he'll likely return to the starting XI Saturday against Atlanta.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Perry Kitchen - Out with MCL injury Kitchen is expected to miss a "couple weeks" with an MCL injury, according to manager Caleb Porter via Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.
Impact Kitchen has only made three starts from five appearances this season and will now be out until mid-August.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Liam Fraser - Plays eight minutes in return Fraser played eight minutes off the bench in Friday's loss against NYC FC, his return from the Gold Cup.
Impact Fraser got a few minutes in his return and should be an option to start going forward. That said, while he started three matches prior to leaving on international duty, he's not expected to be a regular, as Columbus have a few guys to play in that defensive midfield role.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Artur - Out after surgery Artur will miss 10-to-12 weeks after undergoing hernia surgery, reports Jacob Myers of Columbus Dispatch.
Impact Artur has been out since late May and this surgery extends his absence. It's now known he probably should've had surgery earlier, but he tried to play through the issue and it didn't end up working out. He'll now miss the majority of the season, though he's played in just six matches so Columbus have dealt without him the majority of the way already.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Columbus Crew take on DC United in conference play
The Columbus Crew play DC United in conference playAUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eloy Room - Concedes four on Friday Room allowed four goals while making five saves during Friday's 4-1 loss to NYCFC.
Impact Room allowed two goals in each half as Columbus fell in one sided fashion on Friday. The keeper has now allowed 14 goals in 14 league starts while his five saves upped his season total to 40.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Wright-Phillips - Creates one chance Wright-Phillips created a chance during Friday's 4-1 loss to NYCFC.
Impact Wright-Phillips was held off the scoresheet during a quiet performance on Friday. The forward failed to shoot or cross while his lone chance created was enough to be the second highest amount on the team. Wright-Phillips was subbed off in the 62nd minute.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Zelarrayan - Fires three shots Zelarayan took three off target shots and crossed three times (one accurate) during Friday's 4-1 loss to NYCFC.
Impact Zelarayan was held off the scoresheet as Columbus were dominated by NYCFC on Friday. The midfielder's three crosses were the second most on the team while his three shots tied for the team-high total in the loss. Zelarayan was subbed off in the 75th minute.
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