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Pedro Santos - Nets late penalty Santos scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing five times (one accurate) and making five tackles (winning two) during Friday's 4-1 loss to NYCFC.

Impact Santos prevented a clean sheet by converting a penalty in the 97th minute of Friday's loss. The goal was the first of the season for the wide man while he finished with team-high totals in shots, crosses and tackles in the defeat.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Molino - Leader in crosses, chances created Molino took an off target shot, crossed five times (one accurate) and created two chances during Friday's 4-1 loss to NYCFC.

Impact Molino was held off the scoresheet but was one of the better members of the Crew going forward on Friday. The wide man took just one shot but finished with team-high totals in crosses and chances created in the loss.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago Andrade has goal and assist, NYFC beats Crew 4-1

Thiago Andrade had a goal and an assist and New York City FC beat the Columbus Crew 4-1

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Artur - Not playing against NYCFC Artur (hip) is not in the squad for Friday's match against New York City FC, according to Jacob Myers of Dispatch Alerts.

Impact The midfielder has been struggling with fitness and remains sidelined. In fact, there's no clarity on when he might be back. His next chance to feature will come next week against DC United.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vito Wormgoor - Remains out Friday Wormgoor (thigh) is not in the squad for Friday's match against New York City FC, according to Jacob Myers of Dispatch Alerts.

Impact The veteran center-back remains sidelined and there's no clarity on when he might be back. His next chance to feature will come next week against DC United.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Williams - Not in squad Friday Williams (ankle) is not in the squad for Friday's match against New York City FC, according to Jacob Myers of Dispatch Alerts.

Impact The defender remains sidelined and there's no clarity on when he might be back. His next chance to feature will come next week against DC United.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT player ratings: Matt Turner, Gyasi Zardes send US to Gold Cup Final ' MLSSoccer.com The US men’s national team hung on through a difficult opening frame before conjuring another leave-it-late 1-0 winner to shove Qatar aside...

JULY 30, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Gyasi Zardes scores for USA ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 30, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

US to play World Cup qualifier against Mexico in Cincinnati

The United States will play its home World Cup qualifier against Mexico in Cincinnati, ending a streak of five straight in Columbus, Ohio

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York City FC hosts Columbus after 2 consecutive shutout wins

New York City FC heads into a matchup with Columbus after recording two straight shutout wins

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Molino - Goes full 90 in win Molino had one chance created and one tackle won in Saturday's 1-0 win against Atlanta.

Impact Molino went the full 90 Saturday, his first of the season because of Gold Cup duty and a prior injury. He's yet to fully make a mark at Columbus and while he went the entire way last match, the return of Luis Diaz could change how the Crew's XI looks in future matches.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Takes two shots in win Santos took two shots on target and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atlanta United. He also made five clearances, an interception and won three of four tackles i...

Impact Santos was excellent on both sides of the ball playing at left back on Saturday, and he played a crucial part in his side's tight victory. He will want to have a similar performance Friday against seventh-placed NYCFC.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Creates three chances in win Zelarayan made an interception and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Zelarayan came off the bench at halftime and was a creative threat to Atlanta on Saturday, and he grabbed a secondary assist for Jonathan Mensah's goal. He should return to the starting XI for Friday's game against NYCFC, which are seventh in the Eastern Conference.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Keeps clean sheet against Atlanta Room made five saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Room kept his second consecutive clean sheet on Saturday, and his fifth overall of the season. He might be a bit busier Friday against NYCFC, which have scored 21 goals in 13 MLS matches.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marlon Hairston - Records assist against Atalanta Hairston took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atlanta United. He also made four clearances, a block and an interception in the match.

Impact Hairston set up Jonathan Mensah's goal on Saturday, and he chipped in well defensively, too. He should be ready to go again Friday versus NYCFC, which are seventh in the Eastern Conference.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Mensah - Scores goal against Atlanta Mensah scored a goal and made 14 clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atlanta United. He also made three interceptions, a block and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Mensah was immense in central defense on Saturday, and he also scored the only goal of the game with a header. He will hope to have a similar impact in Friday's clash against NYCFC, which have scored 21 times in 13 matches this season.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mensah's goal gives Crew 1-0 victory over Atlanta United

Jonathan Mensah scored the only goal of the match in the 65th minute and the Columbus Crew blanked Atlanta United 1-0

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Jonathan Mensah, Columbus Crew - 65th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 24, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Derrick Etienne - Logs 65 minutes in return Etienne logged 65 minutes as a starter in Wednesday's scoreless draw with Nashville SC.

Impact Etienne returned from his Gold Cup obligations with Haiti and immediately returned to the lineup. He'll need to get back to his productive ways in order to keep his place in the lineup, but Etienne has the benefit of the doubt for now. Up next is a trip to Atlanta United.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandru Matan - Back on bench Matan created two chances in eight minutes off the bench during Wednesday's scoreless draw with Nashville SC.

Impact Matan was sent back to the bench after Derrick Etienne returned from the Gold Cup but still made a decent impact in the final moments of the game. Given how poorly he otherwise performed as a starter, it wouldn't be surprising to see Etienne keep his starting role over Matan in Saturday's trip to Atlanta United.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aboubacar Keita - Keeps clean sheet in draw Keita made four clearances, four interceptions and a block in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Nashville SC.

Impact Keita defended well on Wednesday and held Nashville to a scoreless draw. He will be ready for Saturday's clash against Atlanta United, which have scored 14 goals in 14 matches this season.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Wright-Phillips - Takes two shots in draw Wright-Phillips subbed into Wednesday's match against Nashville SC at halftime and he took two shots (one on target) in the 0-0 draw.

Impact Wright-Phillips still wasn't fit enough to start on Wednesday, but he was active when he came on for the second half against Nashville. He may be ready to return to the XI Saturday against Atlanta United.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Takes six shots in draw Zelarayan took six shots and created three chances in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Nashville SC. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Zelarayan was a constant danger on Wednesday, but his shooting against Nashville wasn't accurate enough after scoring in each of his previous two games. He will try to be more clinical Saturday against Atlanta United, which have conceded 17 goals in 14 matches this season.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE