MARLON HAIRSTON NEWS

Used sparingly by Columbus Hairston was not involved in Sunday's season finale defeat against Orlando City.

Impact Hairston made just three MLS appearances (one start) this season for Columbus, as Steven Moreira took over the starting right-back job and Mohamed Farsi even overtook him as the backup. Hairston did struggle a bit with a thigh injury in the summer, but regardless the 28-year-old doesn't seem to have much of a future with the Crew.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench against D.C. Hairston (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash with D.C. United.

Impact Hairston is on the bench for Wednesday's clash after missing multiple weeks with a thigh injury. The midfielder won't be rushed back into the starting XI but could get the chance to get a run out and provide defensive rotation in coming games.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Philadelphia Hairston (thigh) is not in Columbus' match day squad for Sunday's clash against the Union.

Impact Hairston returned to partial training with the Crew this past week, but he's still not quite ready to return to the squad as he continues recovering from a thigh injury that has sidelined him since April.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Hairston (thigh) was in partial training with Columbus on Tuesday, Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Hairston hasn't played for the Crew since April due to a thigh injury (although he was in the match day squad for the draw with Charlotte on June 18) and he was once again limited in training this week.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Hairston (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Chalotte.

Impact Hairston is on the bench Saturday despite being listed as questionable. The midfielder picked up a thigh injury early in May and has been healing for the last month. The midfielder is hoping to return before the end of June, and could see a late run out to test his fitness.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful versus Charlotte Hairston (thigh) is questionable for Saturday's match against Charlotte FC.

Impact Hairston picked up the thigh injury during warm-ups before an early May clash against New England, it's been a tough road back for the midfielder who has missed over a month. Hairston is once again listed as questionable on the injury report though the international break could have offered him the time he needed to get back to match fitness.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Hairston (undisclosed) was a late scratch before Saturday's clash with New England.

Impact Hairston was a late scratch after suffering an injury in warm ups before the game. Yaw Yeboah comes into the starting XI to replace Hairston on the right side of the defense.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in win Hairston took a shot and won three of four tackles in last weekend's 2-0 victory against the Fire. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Hairston made 21 appearances (16 starts) in MLS for Columbus this season, missing a few games in May and August with injuries. He will have more competition in defensive midfield next year with the presumed return of Artur, who has been out since May with a hip injury.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves injured against Montreal Hairston took one shot on target, made eight tackles (three won), two interceptions and one clearance before subbing off during Saturday's 2-1 win over Montreal.

Impact Hairston had a pretty good outing, leading his side in tackles to help them earn the win, before subbing off with an undisclosed injury in the 83rd minute. He recently missed five games with a thigh strain and should be considered questionable for Sunday's visit to Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in draw Hairston won two of three tackles and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New England. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Hairston was solid in front of the defense against the Revolution, but his side will feel lucky that they escaped with a point on Saturday after their opponents' wastefulness in front of goal (33 shots, seven on target). He will hope to have more authority in midfield next weekend against CF Montreal, which are seventh in the Eastern Conference.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Saturday vs. Revs Hairston (strain) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with New England.

Impact Hairston was a game time decision and apparently passed his late test as he is appearing straight away in the starting XI. The midfielder is starting so should likely play a full 90 minutes, as he normally does.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Has muscle soreness Hairston is being "evaluated for tight muscles" ahead of Saturday's trip to New England, according to manager Caleb Porter via Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Hairston has started each of the last two matches and will be a game time decision for Saturday's match. If he's unavailable, Liam Fraser could move into the lineup against the Revs.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Saturday Hairston (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Inter Miami.

Impact Hairston is in the starting XI after suffering a thigh injury that put him in the questionable category for this match. It appears the knock was of no concern as the midfielder slots straight back into the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Hairston (thigh) was spotted participating in Tuesday's training session by Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Hairston started seven-out-of-eight games in July and August before picking up this knock. There are still other injury issues in the midfield that could allow Hairston to start in his return to fitness, though that may take until Saturday's trip to Inter Miami to be confirmed.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Red Bulls Hairston (thigh) will miss Wednesday's match against New York.

Impact Hairston will not be available on Wednesday due to a thigh injury, further adding to Columbus' injury woes, especially in midfield. Liam Fraser could fill in for him against the Red Bulls.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Atalanta Hairston took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atlanta United. He also made four clearances, a block and an interception in the match.

Impact Hairston set up Jonathan Mensah's goal on Saturday, and he chipped in well defensively, too. He should be ready to go again Friday versus NYCFC, which are seventh in the Eastern Conference.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in starting XI Hairston (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Cincinnati.

Impact Hairston was forced off early last match with an unknown issue, but it appears that may have simply been a cramp. After not playing the first couple months of the season because of a knee injury, he's now needed for the Crew and looks set to continue in the starting XI for the next couple weeks while others are away on international duty.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Hairston came off the pitch early during Saturday's two-all draw with New England.

Impact Hairston came off with an undisclosed injury, it seemed to be non-contact as he pulled up in the middle of the pitch unable to move well. It's uncertain what the timeline for his return will look like, but Columbus Crew are heavily struggling with injuries.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing more time off bench Hairston has played off the bench each of the last two matches and went 45 minutes in the draw against Austin.

Impact Hairston could find his way into the starting XI over the next few weeks while other players take part in the Gold Cup. He won't have a ton of fantasy value as a defensive midfielder, but his presence at least helps the Crew as a whole, as he brings experience to the midfield.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could play for first time Hairston (knee) could "favor in for the first time" in Saturday's match against Toronto, manager Caleb Porter told the media.

Impact Hairson has yet to play this season but apparently has a shot to take the field against TFC. His primary place is as a defensive midfielder, and that's a spot short on depth right now so his presence in the match day roster would be useful.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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