COLUMBUS NEWS

Pedro Santos - Takes four shots against Nashville Santos took four shots (three on target) and created four chances in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Nashville SC. He also made an interception and won one of two tackles in the match...

Impact Santos was a huge threat throughout Wednesday's game, but he couldn't find a way past Joe Willis and his side was held to a scoreless draw. He will hope to be just as dangerous Saturday against Atlanta United, which have conceded 17 goals in 14 matches this season.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Keeps clean sheet against Nashville Room made a save and kept a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Nashville SC.

Impact Room kept his fourth clean sheet of the season Wednesday, though interestingly enough all of them have come in scoreless draws when his side couldn't find the back of the net either. On Saturday he will face Atlanta United, which have scored 14 goals in as many MLS matches.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United FC faces the Columbus Crew in conference play

Atlanta United FC hosts the Columbus Crew in conference action

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Willis makes 7 saves in Nashville's scoreless draw with Crew

Joe Willis made seven saves and Nashville played a scoreless draw with the Columbus Crew to extend its unbeaten streak to six games

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Molino - Returns to club team Molino returned to his club side after the completion of his Gold Cup duties, according to Patrick Murphy of Massive Report.

Impact Molino has only made three appearances for the Crew this season as injuries and national team obligations have limited his minutes. As long as he's fit for the rest of the season, expect him to get plenty of starting chances given the promise on offer dating back to his 13 goals scored in 2020.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Etienne - Back with club Etienne has returned to his club following the Gold Cup, according to Patrick Murphy of Massive Report.

Impact Etienne could be available in limited minutes now that he's back with the Crew, and he'll compete with Alexandru Matan for a spot on the wings after that. In eight appearances this season, Etienne has provided a single assist and made five starts.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vito Wormgoor - Remains out Wormgoor (thigh) is listed as out for Wednesday's match against Nashville SC, according to Ben Wright of Broadway Sports.

Impact Wormgoor originally missed Saturday's match against NYCFC with the same injury, so he's likely going to miss at least one more game as long as the injury is minor. While Josh Williams (ankle) is close to returning, Aboubacar Keita can be expected to start until others are able to prove their fitness.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Williams - Again listed as questionable Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's match against Nashville SC, according to Ben Wright of Broadway Sports.

Impact Williams should be close to returning after also getting listed as questionable but still missing the last match against NYCFC. With Vito Wormgoor (thigh) unable to play, Aboubacar Keita will likely make another start Wednesday if Williams still isn't ready.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC plays Columbus after Mukhtar's 3-goals game

Nashville SC visits Columbus after Hany Mukhtar totaled three goals against Chicago

JULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harrison Afful - Eligible to return Afful served a one-match suspension and is eligible for Wednesday's match against Nashville.

Impact Afful should be back in the starting XI Wednesday, especially on a short week. Saad Abdul-Salaam played well at right-back in Afful's absence as the Crew managed a 2-1 win, but there's no reason to think those two are battling for playing time.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Canada player ratings: Jonathan Osorio, Liam Fraser stand out in defeat to United States ' MLSSoccer.com All Canada needed was a draw to top Group B and earn a confidence-building win against a Concacaf heavyweight they've been seeking since the...

JULY 19, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Eloy Room - Concedes goal against New York City Room made six saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against NYCFC.

Impact Room was beaten by a Jesus Medina strike on Saturday, but he otherwise was perfect as his side earned a good win over an Eastern Conference rival. On Wednesday he will face Nashville SC, which have scored 21 goals in 13 matches this season.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Records assist in win Santos assisted a goal and made two clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against NYCFC. He also made an interception and won one of four tackles in the match.

Impact Santos set up Darlington Nagbe's opener just before halftime on Saturday for his third assist of the season. He will hope to have a similar performance Wednesday against Nashville SC, which are fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darlington Nagbe - Scores goal against New York City Nagbe scored a goal and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against NYCFC. He also made a block and a clearance in the match.

Impact Nagbe opened the scoring on Saturday with his first goal of the season as his side squeaked past an Eastern Conference rival. He has another big game Wednesday against fifth-placed Nashville SC.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Scores goal against New York City Zelarayan scored a free kick goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against NYCFC.

Impact Zelarayan scored his third goal against NYCFC this season from free kicks on Saturday, this one the game winner just past the hour mark. He's up to five goals overall this season, including two in his last two games, and he will hope to continue this form into Wednesday's clash against Nashville SC, which have conceded 14 times in 13 MLS matches.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zelarayan's 4th free kick of season lifts Crew over City 2-1

Lucas Zelarayan scored his fourth free kick goal of the season to help the Columbus Crew beat New York City FC 2-1

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: Columbus Crew SC 2, New York City FC 1 ' MLSSoccer.com Lucas Zelarayan knocked home yet another goal on a free kick—his fourth-such goal of the season—to lift Columbus Crew SC to a lively 2-1 vic...

JULY 18, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Darlington Nagbe, Columbus Crew - 48th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 18, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Bradley Wright-Phillips - Returns to squad Wright-Phillips (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against NYC FC.

Impact Wright-Phillips is finally back in the squad Saturday after missing the last five matches with a thigh injury. Still, he'll play his usual bench role with Miguel Berry in the starting XI against NYC FC while Gyasi Zardes is away on international duty.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Starting against NYC FC Room (international duty) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against NYC FC.

Impact Room stays in the starting XI after Curacao were kicked out of the Gold Cup because of COVID issues. He missed the team's last contest, but he's in his usual spot Saturday where he's secured just one clean sheet in his last eight starts.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

GOAL: Gyasi Zardes hits the back of the net for USA ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 16, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Columbus Crew vs New York City Odds, Betting Lines & Spread for MLS Game on FanDuel Sportsbook Columbus vs New York City Match Info 2021 MLS Regular Season Game Columbus Crew SC (4-5-3, 17 points) vs New York City FC (5-2-4, 17 points)...

JULY 15, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM