LUCAS ZELARAYÁN NEWS

Scores pen, assists in win Zelarayan scored one penalty goal from four shots (two on goal) and provided one assist from four chances created on 14 crosses (five accurate) during Sunday's 2-0 win over Cincinn...

Impact Zelarayan put up another strong performance after logging two assists off the bench in a midweek draw with D.C. United. Getting Zelarayan into this level of form is a bad sign for any opposing defense and his next opponent will be New England, which have conceded 34 goals in their first 20 matches.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

MLS Rivalry Week concludes with a bang highlighted by Ohio Derby

Doug McIntyre reports on the Rivalry Week matchups, MLS players who could get USMNT camp invites and the D.C. United shakeup.

JULY 15, 2022

Logs two assists Zelarayan logged two assists during a 2-2 draw Wednesday against D.C. United.

Impact Fellow striker Cucho Hernandez logged goals to both of Zelarayan's assists Wednesday. The improved Crew continue succeeding when using two-forward formations, which helped them record eight points across their last four games played.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Chicago Zelarayan took two shots and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Fire. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Zelarayan kickstarted his side's come-from-behind win Saturday with an assist for Derrick Etienne, his first direct goal involvement in MLS since March. The arrival of Cucho Hernandez could also help re-ignite his form, and he will be ready for Wednesday's clash against 13th-placed D.C. United, which have conceded the most goals in the league this season.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire take on the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference play

The Chicago Fire and the Columbus Crew meet in Eastern Conference play

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates five chances in draw Zelarayan created five chances from seven crosses (four accurate) and took five shots (two on goal) during Sunday's scoreless draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Zelarayan also conceded a yellow card during his first full 90 since returning from a thigh injury. Though he still hasn't scored or assisted in his last 10 games played, Zelarayan has created seven chances in his last two matches and looks to be getting into a good rhythm. Up next is a trip to Chicago, which have conceded 24 goals in 18 matches.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew play the Philadelphia Union in conference play

The Columbus Crew play the Philadelphia Union in Eastern Conference action

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates two chances in win Zelarayan (thigh) created two chances, sent in three inaccurate crosses and drew three fouls during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Toronto.

Impact Zelarayan was a surprise starter here and looked totally recovered from the injury that kept him sidelined for more than a month. And the attacker had his moments, even being involved on the play that led to his side's second goal. He was subbed off after 59th minutes, mostly for precaution, but is a lock for the starting XI on Sunday, when his side hosts Philadelphia.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Zelarayan (thigh) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Toronto.

Impact Zelarayan makes a surprise immediate return to the starting XI Wednesday after only partially training earlier this week and missing the prior three matches. It's hard to see him going a full 90, but that may not matter in a home match, as he could still have multiple shots and 10-plus crosses.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In partial training Zelarayan (thigh) participated in warmups with Columbus on Tuesday, Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Zelarayan has missed the Crew's last three games with a thigh injury, and due to his limited appearance in training this week, he will be a doubt for Wednesday's clash against Toronto FC as well. Manager Caleb Porter said Tuesday that he will be a game time decision, but James Igbekeme could continue in his place on the left wing if necessary.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto hosts the Columbus Crew in conference play

Toronto and the Columbus Crew meet in conference action

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Unlikely to play against RSL Zelarayan (thigh) will be doubtful to face Real Salt Lake this weekend, Columbus manager Caleb Porter said Thursday.

Impact Zelarayan has missed his side's last two games with a thigh injury, and he seems like he will be out for Saturday's game as well. The Crew changed formations last weekend against Charlotte, with Erik Hurtado joining Miguel Berry in a front-two in Zelarayan's absence.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Facing fitness test for weekend Zelarayan (thigh) is listed as questionable on Columbus' injury report for Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC.

Impact Crew manager Caleb Porter said at the beginning of the June international window that Zelarayan was expected to miss 3-5 weeks with a thigh injury, so he will be a game time decision for the Charlotte game on Saturday. Derrick Etienne (hamstring) and James Igbekeme remain the leading options to replace him on the left wing if necessary.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC visits the Columbus Crew after shutout win

A game after shutting out the New York Red Bulls 2-0, Charlotte FC visits the Columbus Crew

JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out 3-5 weeks Columbus manager Caleb Porter said Wednesday that Zelarayan (thigh) is expected to miss a few weeks with a muscular injury.

Impact Zelarayan already missed last weekend's win over Atlanta United, and he has not joined up with the Armenian National Team during this international window as he is set to be out until at least mid-June with this injury. The Crew don't play again until June 18, so its possible he may not have to miss much time with his club team, but Derrick Etienne (hamstring) or James Igbekeme could replace him on the left wing if necessary.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United takes on the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference play

Atlanta United hosts the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference action

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for weekend Zelarayan is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash against Atlanta United with a thigh injury.

Impact Zelarayan has taken a combined seven shots and created two chances in his last two MLS games, but he is questionable against Atlanta due to a thigh injury he has picked up. Aidan Morris could replace him in the lineup if necessary with James Igbekeme pushing up into the front three, but Columbus would struggle to replicate Zelarayan's attacking output if he's not able to play.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lacking only end product Zelarayan took three off target shots, crossed ten times (two accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to LAFC.

Impact Zelarayan was held off the scoresheet but not from a lack of effort on his part. The attacker finished with team-high totals in shots, crosses and chances created as he lacked only end product on Saturday.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew host Los Angeles FC in non-conference action

The Columbus Crew and Los Angeles FC meet in non-conference action

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes four shots against New York City Zelarayan took four shots and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against NYCFC. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Zelarayan returned to the starting lineup Saturday for the first time since suffering a knee injury almost exactly a month ago, and he was fully back as Columbus' most dangerous attacking threat. He should be ready to go again versus LAFC next weekend.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC takes shutout streak into matchup against the Columbus Crew

New York City FC heads into a matchup with the Columbus Crew after putting together two straight shutout wins

MAY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to start at weekend Columbus manager Caleb Porter said Tuesday that he expects Zelarayan (knee) to be fit enough to start against NYCFC on Saturday.

Impact Zelarayan has come off the bench in the Crew's last two games after missing a match with a knee injury, but he's returning to full fitness now and should return to the starting lineup against New York City.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew bring shutout streak into matchup with the New England Revolution

The Columbus Crew head into a matchup against the New England Revolution after recording two straight shutout wins

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS