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Signs with Columbus Lappalainen has signed with Columbus out of free agency, according to his new club.

Impact Lappalainen has found his new club after exiting Montreal following the end of the season, continuing his time in MLS with Columbus. He signs on a one-year deal, holding a club option for the 2026 season. He held injuries for much of the last season, only starting in one of his 11 appearances while earning an assist in 2024. He does have a decent stat line throughout his six seasons with Montreal, starting in 62 of his 99 appearances to go along with 15 goals and 15 assists and once being a consistent starter in the 2022 season. However, with constant injuries being an issue over the past two seasons, he will likely have to fight for a starting role to begin, with the lack of trust in his health possibly demoting him to a rotational role.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Atlanta Lappalainen is out for Tuesday's clash with Atlanta per the MLS injury report.

Impact Lappalainen isn't an option for Tuesday's match, despite returning to the bench on decision day. Clearly the same lower body issue is proving to be an issue for the winger, who now seems in doubt for the playoffs.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Option off bench Lappalainen (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's match with NYC FC.

Impact Lappalainen returns to the bench for Saturday's clash after missing multiple matches with a groin issue. The midfielder has been sidelined with multiple injuries throughout the season, limiting him to just 11 appearances.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Lappalainen (lower body) is out for Saturday's clash with San Jose.

Impact Lappalainen has missed three matches in a row, and now officially lands on the injury report with a lower body injury. The midfielder has hardly contributed in the starting XI in recent months, and won't change much moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots off bench Lappalainen had three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 5-0 loss against New England Revolution.

Impact Lappalainen replaced Tom Pearce at halftime Saturday and finished the match with three shots -- tied for the most on the team -- and one inaccurate cross. It marked his most shots in a match this season which is unsurprising given he has made just 10 appearances, nine of which have come from the bench.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused off bench Lappalainen (groin) went unused off the bench in Friday's 4-1 loss to Orlando.

Impact Lappalainen appears to be closing in on a return despite not appearing Friday, as he was an option off the bench if needed. He had missed their past three games, so this is great news for the club. However, he has only started once, so he should be expected to only serve off the bench even though he is fit.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin issues Lappaleinen (groin) is questionable for Saturday's match against Atlanta.

Impact Lappaleinen has been added to the injury report for a third time this season, this time due to ankle issues. Luckily for the club, he has only started one of his nine appearances, so his absence should be a minor problem if held out. That said, if he is fit to compete, expect him to serve off the bench, likely to get minutes late into the match.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench in win Lappalainen made an assist, had one off-target shot and sent in three crosses (two accurate) after coming off the bench during Saturday's 4-2 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Lappalainen was brought as part of a double substitution just after the hour mark and was having a quiet performance until the stoppage time, when he assisted Ruan for the goal that sealed the 4-2 win with a cross to the far post. This was the first assist of the year for the attacker, who will hope to keep getting significant playing time moving forward.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined once more Lappalainen is out for Saturday's trip to Columbus, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Lappalainen had seemingly been doing well in his recovery from the groin injury he opened the season with but now he's straight back on the injured list. The fact he's been immediately ruled out as well isn't a good sign for this lower body issue. Lappalainen will hope to return for a May 4 trip to Nashville.

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Lappalainen (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati.

Impact Lappalainen returns to the bench despite not training with the team throughout the week. The midfielder isn't quite ready for the starting XI but even getting on the bench is a good sign that he is getting back to fitness.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns bench spot Lappalainen (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with D.C.

Impact Lappalainen has yet to make his 2024 debut due to an ankle injury but he finally got back on the bench Saturday. The winger could see some run in the first team immediately though a surprisingly good bit of form for Montreal could keep Lappalainen's role minimal at first.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Lappalainen (ankle) is out for Saturday's match against Chicago.

Impact Lappalainen will not be an option once again, as he is still yet to make his season debut following an ankle injury. This has been a tough run for the player, as he has held a decent role for the club since shifting to a starting role in 2022 and will now hope to get back into that role once he returns, possibly against D.C. United on March 30.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens season injured Lappalainen (ankle) was not an option during Saturday's 0-0 draw to Montreal.

Impact Lappalainen had to sit out Saturday with an ankle injury. He only made 13 starts in 21 appearances in 2023, making him just a depth option for the team once he returns to the pitch again.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Lappalainen underwent surgery for a sports hernia, Montreal announced.

Impact Lappalainen finished 2023 with a sports hernia, and now underwent surgery to correct the issue. The winger will now hope to recover and get fully fit for the 2024 pre-season, which he should have plenty of time to do.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late equalizer Wednesday Lappalainen scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Lappalainen snatched a draw from the jaws of defeat Wednesday as he scored an unassisted goal in the final seconds of the match to secure a point for Montreal. It marks just his second goal of the season and there could not have been a better time for it to have come.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lassi Lappalainen scores in 95th minute to help Montreal tie the Dynamo 1-1

Lassi Lappalainen scored in second-half stoppage time to help CF Montreal tie the Houston Dynamo 1-1 on Wednesday night

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches assist in loss Lappalainen assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 loss against Atlanta United.

Impact Lappalainen notched his third assist of the season after finding Ahmed Hamdi in the 40th minute for Montreal's only goal of the match. The 25-year-old now has four goal contributions on the year, registering three of those in his last seven matches. He has played in a rotational role for much of this season, only earning 13 starts due to numerous injuries throughout the season, but should finish the season as a normal starter after recovering from an abdominal injury.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Lappalainen assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Lappalainen picked up his second assist of the season after passing the ball to Kwadwo Opoku at midfield, who then went on to score from long distance. After starting the previous three games the midfielder came off the bench at halftime.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench versus New England Lappalainen made an assist, had one off-target shot and created three chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over New England.

Impact Lappalainen came off the bench midway through the second frame and ended up making a big contribution as he provided the assist for George Campbell's late goal that gave his team all three points. This was the first assist of the season for the attacker, who played just his second MLS game after missing significant time with an injury before the midseason break.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active off bench Lappalainen (abdomen) came off the bench during a Leagues Cup clash with Pumas.

Impact Lappalainen was active off the bench during a Leagues Cup win over Pumas. The midfielder missed the final six matches in the MLS due to the abdominal issue but is now available once more. Lappalainen has seen consistent playing time on either wing when fully fit.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Atlanta Lappalainen (abdomen) is out for Saturday's clash with Atlanta, according to the Montreal injury report.

Impact Lappalainen is set to miss his fourth match in a row due to a sports hernia. The midfielder has had awful luck with injuries in 2023, missing nine matches so far due to injury. Lappalainen's next chance to return is a Wednesday trip to Chicago.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to individual training Lappalainen (abdomen) was back training individually with CF Montreal on Tuesday, the Northern Tribune's Elias laradi reports ahead of the clash against Atlanta United at the weeke...

Impact Lappalainen has missed Montreal's last three games with an abdominal injury he suffered nearly a month ago, but he's progressing with his recovery and can hope to be back in the squad to face Atlanta on Saturday.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Lappalainen (hernia) is out for Saturday's clash with NYC FC, according to the Montreal injury report.

Impact Lappalainen is on the sideline for a third match in row due to a sports hernia. The forward did return to training earlier in the week so it's possible that he is able to return with another week to recover before a July 8 clash with Atlanta.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Running in training Lappalainen (undisclosed) was limited to individual running work at Montreal's training session on Tuesday, according to Elias Grigoriadis of The Canadian Press Sports.

Impact Lappalainen has missed his side's last two matches due to an injury, though he'll try to be available for next weekend's clash against New York City. Ariel Lassiter, Ilias Iliadis and Jojea Kwizera have all lined up at left wing-back in his absence recently.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for weekend Lappalainen has picked up an injury ahead of Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC, according to team reporter Jeremy Filosa.

Impact Lappalainen missed Wednesday's win over Nashville SC for an undisclosed reason, and it now seems like this injury was the cause. With Aaron Herrera and Zachary Brault-Guillard away on international duty, Ariel Lassiter and either Bryce Duke, Ilias Iliadis or Mathieu Choiniere become the favorites to start on the wings if Lappalainen can't play against Charlotte this weekend.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Lassi Lappalainen scores in 95th minute to help Montreal tie the Dynamo 1-1