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AUGUST 25, 2023

The Columbus Dispatch Lucas Zelarayan, sold earlier in the day to a Saudi club, bid farewell to Columbus Crew fans Monday night. Now, the fans wait for what might be next.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • DISPATCH.COM

Scores brace in loss Zelarayan scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal), 11 crosses (five accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Zelarayan scored two goals Saturday, his fourth match this season with multiple goal contributions. He finished the match with great productions outside of the goals with four shots (two on target), five chances created, 11 crosses (five accurate) and seven corners. He now heads into the month-long Leagues Cup break with 10 goals and six assists in 20 matches.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in draw Zelarayan generated two shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Tuesday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Zelarayan's drought continues as he went a third match in a row without scoring or assisting. The forward was an in flying form before linking up with the Armenian national team, but has struggled mightily since returning. Still in a strong offensive environment Zelarayan should be a prime candidate to bounce back.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT's Zimmerman, Morris highlight MLS All-Star roster

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JUNE 27, 2023

Three crosses in return Zelarayan generated two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 win over Nashville SC.

Impact Zelarayan retuned to the starting squad Saturday after not playing last match due to being way on international duty with Armenia. In his return the 31-year-old had three corners, five chances created, and two shots (one on goal). He is the teams top set piece taker this year and also leads the team in goal contributions this season.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should return at weekend Zelarayan (not injury related) is expected to be available for selection against Nashville SC this weekend, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Massive Report's Patrick Murphy on Wedn...

Impact Zelarayan missed last weekend's draw with NYCFC while away on international duty with Armenia, but he should return to his club in time to take on Nashville on Saturday. Alexandru Matan took his place in the XI against New York City.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to national team Zelarayan will miss next weekend's clash against NYCFC as he links up with the Armenian National Team for upcoming European Championship qualifiers on June 16 and 19.

Impact Zelarayan has been in excellent form recently for the Crew with four goals and three assists in his last six MLS games, including a stunning first-timer from beyond the halfway line against Chicago on Saturday. But he will not be available to face New York City next weekend while he's away on international duty, with Alexandru Matan likely to replace him along the attacking line if he's fit enough to start after a recent thigh injury.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner from halfway line Zelarayan scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given...

Impact Zelarayan scored the winning goal Saturday, an unbelievable 60-yard strike from behind the halfway line in the 93rd minute. He finished the match with three shots (two on target), two chances created, four crosses (one accurate) and one corner. He also picked up a yellow card for removing his shirt following his goal, his third booking of the season.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win over Charlotte Zelarayan assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 4-2 victory against Charlotte FC.

Impact Zelarayan recorded his sixth assist of the season Saturday as his through ball found Cucho Hernandez in the 43rd minute to take the 3-0 lead. He created a season high six chances in the match to go with three off-target shots, six crosses (two accurate), four corners and three drawn fouls in his 87 minutes of playing time.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores one, assists two more Zelarayan scored one goal and assisted twice from four shots and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Colorado Rapids.

Impact Zelarayan put together his best performance of the season Wednesday, as he scored one goal and assisted two more. He scored in the 37th minute off a Yaw Yeboah assist to tie the match at 1-1, then assisted Sean Zawadzki and Cucho Hernandez in the 62nd and 72nd minutes, respectively. He finished the match with four shots (one on target), three chances created, nine crosses (three accurate) and six corners in his 73 minutes of playing time.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss to Nashville Zelarayan sent in nine crosses (two accurate), created three chances, and took one shot on goal in Sunday's 3-1 loss at Nashville. He also won 11 duels and suffered three fouls.

Impact Zelarayan was active in the attack per usual, but he was unable to make an impact on the scoresheet. He continues to be one of the Crew's primary attacking threats, and he'll look to get back to his usual offensive production in Wednesday's home clash with Colorado.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores at Cincinnati Zelarayan scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate), three chances created and two corners in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Zelarayan scored his sixth goal of the season Saturday, a close range strike assisted by Cucho Hernandez in the 40th minute. It was one of three shots (one on target) he took in the match to go with three chances created, five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win versus Galaxy Zelarayan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate), two chances created and one corner in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Zelarayan scored his fifth goal of the season Wednesday, a strike in the 25th minute assisted by Cucho Hernandez to take the 1-0 lead. His goal came on his only shot of the match, and he added two chances created, three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in his 45 minutes of action.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Wednesday Zelarayan is in the lineup for Wednesday's match versus the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Zelarayan had to sit out last match with an undisclosed injury, but is back and starting Wednesday. He's been on good form of late, totaling two goals and three assists in the last five games.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available this week Zelarayan (undisclosed) is expected to return to availability for upcoming clashes against the Galaxy and FC Cincinnati this week, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told the Columbus Dis...

Impact Zelarayan missed last weekend's draw with Orlando City due to a minor injury, but he should at least be available off the bench on Wednesday and Saturday after Jacen Russell-Rowe replaced him in the attacking line against Orlando. Zelarayan has tallied four goals and three assists from 37 shots and 21 chances created across nine MLS appearances (all starts) this season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Zelarayan was not in the match day squad to face Orlando on Sunday.

Impact Zelarayan missed the match as he was deemed "not ready to play" by Wilfried Nancy. The attacker will hope to return in time for Wednesday's match against LA Galaxy.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in loss Zelarayan assisted once to go with seven shots (two on goal), 10 crosses (four accurate), six chances created and eight corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Inter Miami CF.

Impact Zelarayan recorded his third assist of the season Saturday, as he found Cucho Hernandez in the 10th minute to tie the match at one. It was one of a season high six chances he created in the match, to go with seven shots (two on target), 10 crosses (four accurate) and eight corners.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in loss Zelarayan generated two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), one chance created and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Charlotte FC.

Impact Zelarayan did not have his best performance Saturday, as he set or tied season lows in nearly every attacking category. He took two shots (one on target), created one chance, took one corner, whipped in one inaccurate cross and won three of his four attempted tackles in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists late equalizer Zelarayan assisted once to go with eight shots (three on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New England Revolution.

Impact Zelarayan assisted Sean Zawadzki's late equalizer with a cross eight minutes into second half's added time. He whipped in six crosses in the match (two accurate), took eight shots (three on target), created two chances and took one corner in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus beats DC United 2-0 for third straight victory

Lucas Zelarayán scored on a first-half penalty kick, Christian Ramírez added a goal after halftime and the Columbus Crew blanked D

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores penalty in win Zelarayan scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory against D.C. United. In addition, he was giv...

Impact Zelarayan had another elite performance Saturday, as he scored his fourth goal in six league matches. His goal came off a penalty in the 39th minute to take the 1-0 lead. He took four shots in the match, to go with four chances created, seven crosses (one accurate) and three corners in his 85 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card in the 46th minute, his second booking of the season.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus keeps Real Salt Lake reeling with 4-0 victory

Aidan Morris scored two goals, Lucas Zelarayán had a goal and two assists and the Columbus Crew rolled to a 4-0 victory over Real Salt Lake

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores and assists in win Zelarayan scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and four chances created in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Zelarayan recorded two goal contributions Saturday, starting with a back heel assist to Aidan Morris in the 14th minute for his first assist of the season, and then he converted a penalty in the 41st minute. He took three shots in the match (one on target), created four chances, whipped in 10 crosses (two accurate) and took two corners in his 74 minutes of action.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with club Zelarayan (not injury related) returned to the Crew on Monday and should be available to play in the clash against RSL this weekend, Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch reports...

Impact Zelarayan missed last weekend's win over Atlanta United while away on international duty, but he should slot straight back into the starting lineup either in attacking midfield or on the left wing in place of Jacen Russell-Rowe against Real Salt Lake on Saturday.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE