JONATHAN MENSAH NEWS

Picks up hamstring injury Mensah suffered a hamstring injury during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Inter Miami, according to manager Caleb Porter via Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact It's unclear how much time Mensah might be out but typically a minor muscle injury needs 10 days to two weeks to be fully overcome. This should put him out of the team for Sunday's match against Portland but he might be back by the Oct. 1 match against New York Red Bulls. In his place, Josh Williams should return to the starting lineup.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Montreal rallies for 2-2 draw vs Crew, secures playoff spot

Victory Wanyama scored in the 89th minute and Zachary Brault-Guillard scored in stoppage time as Montreal rallied for a 2-2 draw against the Columbus Crew that secured the team’s f...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores own goal in win Mensah made seven clearances, two interceptions and three blocks, but was shown a yellow card and scored an own goal during Saturday's 3-2 win over New York City FC.

Impact Mensah was very unfortunate in the third minute of the game, when a cross from the left flank deflected off him went into the net. Then, the center-back bounced back with a very solid performance, shutting opposing strikers down during the rest of the match. Despite the early setback here, Mensah is still a top fantasy option at his position, with 88 clearances and 16 blocks over 22 starts, numbers matched or surpassed by only six other MLS players.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zelarayán rallies Crew to 3-2 victory over New York City FC

Lucas Zelarayán polished off a brace with a goal in the 75th minute to spark the Columbus Crew to a 3-2 victory over New York City FC

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hernandez leads the Columbus Crew against Cincinnati

Cucho Hernandez leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with Cincinnati following a two-goal showing against D.C

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended against D.C. Mensah will miss Wednesday's clash against D.C. United with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Mensah picked up his fifth booking of the season in Saturday's win victory against the Fire, meaning he will be suspended for Wednesday's game. With Milos Degenek (hamstring) also questionable, manager Caleb Porter may opt to revert to a back-four for the match.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Mensah kept a clean sheet with two shots off target and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's scoreless draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Mensah has now conceded four yellow cards this season but has helped a recent defensive turnaround with one goal conceded in the last three games (two draws, one win). This form will take him to Chicago, which are tied for the fewest goals scored in the league.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another good game log Mensah logged five clearances and one interception during a 0-0 draw Saturday against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Mensah was the 2022 Crew's best center-back across their 15 league games played until now. He logged 56 clearances and 12 interceptions. Both tallies are current Crew bests, and the team allowed less than 17 goals while Mensah played all but one game.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Mensah (head) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Mensah is back in the starting XI as expected after making a return to training. With the stitches removed and Mensah medically cleared to play he should be fully fit and available for Saturday's match.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake plays the Columbus Crew after shutout win

A game after shutting out the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0, Real Salt Lake hosts the Columbus Crew

JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late test against Charlotte Mensah (concussion) faces a late fitness test before Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Mensah returned from international duty early due to the concussion he suffered. Crew manager Caleb Porter was originally hopeful of a quick return for Mensah, though it seems he remains in concussion protocol and will face a race for fitness before Saturday's clash. Mensah will need to clear league protocols as well as club physician tests if he is to play Saturday.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Columbus Crew manager Caleb Porter said Wednesday that Mensah (head) is returning from international duty this week and at this moment is expected to be fit for next weekend's clash against...

Impact Mensah suffered a head injury while playing with the Ghanaian National Team on Sunday. He will have to go through the league's concussion protocols, but he still has some recovery time before the Charlotte game on June 18.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers head injury during internationals Mensah was subbed out in the 63rd minute of Ghana's African Cup of Nations qualifier against the Central African Republic on Sunday after suffering a head injury.

Impact Mensah was discharged from the hospital on Monday, and he'll have some time to recover before Columbus' next MLS game against Charlotte on June 18. Milos Degenek and Josh Williams could be the starting pair in central defense for the match if Mensah still isn't fit enough to play.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores one in loss Mensah scored one goal on two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atlanta.

Impact Mensah scored a goal in the first minute of the match allowing a quick lead for Columbus. Mensah has been a reliable defender for the Columbus squad starting every single match of the 2022 season. After scoring an early goal for his team, Mensah has proved to be a star defensive player with some skills in the offensive part of the field.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hurtado lifts Columbus to 2-1 victory over Atlanta United

Erik Hurtado scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 win for the Columbus Crew over Atlanta United

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rare assist Saturday Mensah logged one assist during a 2-1 win Saturday versus Toronto.

Impact Mensah logged his first assist of the 2022 MLS season. However, fantasy managers should not expect him to record assists regularly. Mensah's recent MLS assist was his first since 2020. Also, he possesses upside defensively more than in any other way. Mensah logged 44 interceptions and 32 blocks across the 2021 MLS regular season.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zelarayan, Etienne rally Crew past Toronto FC 2-1

Lucas Zelarayan and Derrick Etienne Jr. scored second-half goals and the Columbus Crew rallied to beat Toronto FC 2-1 in MLS play

MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses season finale Mensah was not in Columbus' match day squad in last weekend's victory against Chicago.

Impact Mensah ends the season as the Crew's first-choice defender once again, scoring two goals and keeping five clean sheets in 29 MLS appearances (28 starts).

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in draw Mensah shot twice on goal and made five clearances during Wednesday's one-all draw with Nashville.

Impact Mensah had two shots on goal, his first shot on goal since an Aug. 27 clash with Cincinnati. The defender offers limited upside, but he can find good defensive volume to give him some sort of floor. Next up is a Saturday clash with NYRB a favorable match.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mukhtar, Willis help Nashville tie 1-1 with Crew

Hany Mukhtar scored in the 77th minute to give Nashville SC a 1-1 tie with the Columbus Crew

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Columbus Crew beat LIGA MX's Cruz Azul 2-0 in Campeones Cup

Columbus opened the scoring on Brayan Angulo’s own goal in the fourth minute and the defending MLS champion Crew beat Cruz Azul of Mexico 2-0 on Wednesday night in the Campeones Cu...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Jonathan Mensah, Columbus Crew - 74th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Zardes, Room help Crew to 1-1 tie with Revolution

Gyasi Zardes scored in the 58th minute, Eloy Room had six saves and the Columbus Crew tied 1-1 with the New England Revolution

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to training Mensah returned to training in Monday's session, according to Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Mensah was stuck in health and safety protocols for Saturday's match at Inter Miami but has since returned and will target Tuesday's visit from the New York Red Bulls for his return. If he's able to play Tuesday, look for Mensah to start alongside Vito Wormgoor at the heart of the defense.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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