MALTE AMUNDSEN NEWS

Not expected back soon Amundsen is dealing with a groin injury and "won't be back soon," manager Wilfried Nancy told media Thursday.

Impact This rules Amundsen out of Game 2 of the series against the Red Bulls on Sunday and probably out of Game 3 -- if it happens. Losing the defender is a huge blow for the Crew, meaning Sean Zawadzki should slot into central defense with Amundsen ruled out.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Amundsen (groin) is out for Tuesday's clash with RBNY, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Amundsen is ruled out for Tuesday's clash due to a groin injury. The defender has been a consistent contributor throughout the season and would be a major loss if the injury proves to be a problem later in the playoffs. Sean Zawadzki should slot into central defense with Amundsen ruled out.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late winner Saturday Amundsen scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 win versus New York Red Bulls. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th minute.

Impact Amundsen scored the fifth and final goal of Saturday's match, an outside-the-box strike in the 97th minute which won Columbus the regular season finale. It marked his first goal of the season and it came at the perfect time. He also won one tackle and made one clearance as he played the full 90 minutes for the the fourth consecutive match.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Amundsen's stoppage-time goal helps Crew beat Red Bulls 3-2 in finale

Malte Amundsen scored his first goal of the season in the seventh minute of stoppage time to help the Columbus Crew beat the New York Red Bulls 3-2 in the regular season finale for...

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Malte Amundsen's late goal lifts Crew past Red Bulls Malte Amundsen scored in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time to deliver the visiting Columbus Crew to a 3-2 win over the New Yor...

OCTOBER 20 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Eligible again Amundsen is no longer suspended after serving his ban against Seattle on Saturday.

Impact Amundsen is once again eligible for play and is an option for Saturday's match against Cincinnati after serving his ban. He will most likely return to the starting XI now that he has served his suspension, starting in 19 of his 23 appearances this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Seattle Malte Amundsen (suspension) registered two clearances in Saturday's 4-2 win against New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 21st minute, which means he'll...

Impact The loss of Amundsen is significant for the Crew, as the defender has been part of the XI in 19 of his 23 league appearances during the current term. Expect Amundsen to return for the derby against Cincinnati on Sep. 14, but in the meantime, Yevgen Cheberko could be an option to replace him vs. Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew sign Malte Amundsen to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension The Columbus Crew have signed left back Malte Amundsen to a contract extension through 2027, the club ann...

AUGUST 15 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs extension Amundsen signed an extension with Columbus through the 2027 season, the club announced.

Impact Amundsen penned a long-term extension with Columbus that will keep him with the club until 2027. The defender is a major part of the backline and should have no issues holding on to a substantial role throughout his contract with the club.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game against Charlotte FC Amundsen had three clearancesand three interceptions in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Amundsen was heavily involved in the game, with over 110 touches and 90 completed passes. He has been a consistent presence this season, making 20 appearances. In his last five matches, he has tallied 10 interceptions, seven clearances and six tackles.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Saturday Amundsen assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Amundsen assisted late in Saturday's win as he set up Jacen Russell-Rowe's goal in the 88th minute to take the 3-1 lead. It marked his second assist of the season and his first since March 10 versus Chicago. He added one accurate cross and one clearance in his 17 minutes off the bench.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener Saturday Amundsen assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st...

Impact Amundsen recorded his first assist of the season Saturday as he set up Jacen Russell-Rowe's outside the box strike in the 68th minute. It came on the only chance he created in the match. He played well defensively too as he won one tackle, intercepted two passes and made three clearances. The only downside to his performance was a yellow card late in the match, his first booking of the season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five tackles Amundsen generated five tackles (two won), six clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Minnesota United.

Impact Amundsen 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.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Championship win Malte Amundsen assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Amundsen recorded his second goal contribution of the playoffs Saturday as he perfectly placed a through ball to Yaw Yeboah in the 37th minute to take a 2-0 lead in the MLS Cup Final. He contributed well defensively too as he made four clearances and won one tackle in his full 90 minutes of action. He was a crucial part of Columbus' Championship campaign in his first season with the club as he contributed four goals, two assists and seven clean sheets in 28 appearances (27 starts).

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores long ranger against Atlanta Amundsen scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-2 victory against Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 73r...

Impact Amundsen scored sublime goal from out of the box in the 17th minute assisted by Aidan Morris. He also recorded a tackle, a clearance and an interception but made an error which led to a goal. He has three goal involvements in the last five games and will aim to register another one against Orlando on 25th November.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew advance to Eastern Conference semifinals with 4-2 victory over Atlanta United

The Columbus Crew advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 4-2 victory over Atlanta United in the rubber match of a first-round...

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Clean sheet in playoff win Malte Amundsen registered two shots (zero on goal) and kept a clean sheet in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Atlanta United.

Impact Amundsen and the Crew defense kept Atlanta United - the MLS's second highest scoring team - without a single shot on target through 90 minutes Wednesday. Amundsen did not individually do much, recording one tackle and one clearance, but he did not have to to keep Atlanta at bay. He and his team have a chance to close out the three-game series Tuesday in Atlanta.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet in playoff win Malte Amundsen registered two shots (zero on goal) and kept a clean sheet in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Atlanta United.

Impact Amundsen and the Crew defense kept Atlanta United - the MLS's second highest scoring team - without a single shot on target through 90 minutes Wednesday. Amundsen did not individually do much, recording one tackle and one clearance, but he did not have to to keep Atlanta at bay. He and his team have a chance to close out the three-game series Tuesday in Atlanta.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Amundsen assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over CF Montreal.

Impact Amundsen logged the assist to Columbus' second goal, scored by Darlington Nagbe. The former had a short but strong October, finishing it with a goal and an assist across two appearances. Ideally for Amundsen, his current form can continue into November, when the Crew are expected to begin a their three-game first-round series against Atlanta United.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Amundsen has served his one-match suspension and is expected to be an option for Oct 21 match versus Montreal.

Impact Amundsen is expected to return to the starting lineup for the last match of the season after starting the last 20 league matches played in a row. In that span, the defender has scored three goals with 54 clearances and 37 tackles.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed suspension Malte Amundsen scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus New England Revolution. In a...

Impact Malte Amundsen will not play against Atlanta after he was handed a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation. It is his second suspension in less than two months, having picked up three yellow cards since Aug 31. Rudy Camacho is expected to get the start at center back alongside Sean Zawadzki and Steven Moreira during his absence.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Revolution blow chance to move up in standings, lose first game at home on late goal by Crew - The Boston Globe Columbus's Malte Amundsen broke a 1-1 deadlock, finishing a corner kick at the back post in the 86th minute.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Eligable to return Amundsen has completed his one-match suspension and will be available for Saturday's match against CF Montreal.

Impact Amundsen has been on getting regular minutes with the team since his transfer from New York, starting the last 14 matches played. In that span, the defender has totaled two goals with 43 clearances and 30 interceptions. He should be able to return to the lineup to play center back alongside Steven Moreira and Rudy Camacho on Saturday.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Malte Amundsen picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Toronto FC and will face a one-game suspension.

Impact Amundsen picked up his fifth yellow card of the season Saturday and will be forced to miss Wednesday's clash with Houston due to yellow-card accumulation. He had a solid match outside of that as he kept a clean sheet for his second consecutive match, as he won one tackle, intercepted two passes and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of playing time.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again in loss Malte Amundsen scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Amundsen scored in his second straight match Saturday, an unassisted strike in the 52nd minute to tie the match at 2-2. It was the only shot he took in the match to go with two inaccurate crosses and two interceptions in his 87 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card in the 72nd minute, his first booking of the season.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE