Concacaf Champions Cup: Crew leaves it late while Club América, Revolution win big
MLS teams Columbus and New England and Mexico's Club América each won on Wednesday in the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16.MARCH 7
Erik Sviatchenko - Comes off early during CCL matchSviatchenko came off with a hamstring injury during the 23rd minute of Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Columbus during the CCL Round of 16.
ImpactIt is unclear the severity of Sviatchenko's injury as he is set for further tests on his hamstring. The good news is that Houston's next match is not until Mar 16, giving the defender more than a week to recover before returning to the pitch. He started the season as the starting center back, recording one clearance, one block and one tackle during the first two games of the year.
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Mohamed Ramzdine Farsi - Starts in CCL clashFarsi (ankle) started and played 68 minutes during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Houston during the CCL Round of 16.
ImpactFarsi suffered an ankle injury during the home opener against Atlanta, forcing him to sit out last MLS match. He is set to return to the lineup against the Fire, coming off a campaign where he had logged in four assists in 36 appearances in 2023, 27 of them coming as starts.
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Malte Amundsen - Makes five tacklesAmundsen generated five tackles (two won), six clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Minnesota United.
ImpactAmundsen had a busy day in the defense Saturday, producing six clearances while making five tackles (two won) and three interceptions. He continue to keep his starting center back role for a second straight season with Columbus after a career high best year in 2023.
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Rudy Camacho - Set as starterCamacho generated six clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Minnesota United.
ImpactCamacho has transitioned into an immediate starter during his first season with Columbus. He's opened the campaign totaling seven clearances, four interceptions and three tackles in 180 minutes of play.
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Darlington Nagbe - Quiet to open campaignNagbe recorded one tackle (zero won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Minnesota United.
ImpactNagbe has not produced much since opening up the season, making only three tackles (one won) and creating just once chance in 180 minutes of play. He won his fourth MLS cup in 2023, scoring four goals with an assist while making 38 starts 40 appearances, a career high.
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