Maximilian Arfsten - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Returns to Columbus Arfsten (international duty) is back with Columbus and is an option moving forward, according to Brianna Mac Kay of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Arfsten is back with the club after serving with the USMNT over the past week, set to resume play with the Crew. He did start in the first four matches of the season before his absence and should return to that spot immediately, with one goal this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Summoned by USMNT Arfsten was called up by the USMNT and will miss Saturday's clash with NYC FC.

Impact Arfsten will be out for Saturday's clash after being a late call up for the USMNT. The midfielder started and went the full 90 in each of the first four matches. DeJuan Jones should start at left wing-back with Arfsten on the sideline.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Bags opener Saturday Arfsten scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against San Diego FC.

Impact Arfsten scored his first goal of the season Saturday, a strike in the 13th minute assisted by DeJuan Jones. It was his only shot in the match. He also created one chance and recorded one accurate cross on the attack. He added three duels won and one interception in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet versus Houston Arfsten recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Houston Dynamo. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Arfsten had a productive outing on both ends of the pitch Saturday. On the attack he set season highs in chances created (two) and crosses (two). He also was stout defensively in the clean sheet as he made three clearances, won four duels, intercepted one pass and won one tackle in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in playoff loss Arfsten scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 (7-6) penalty shootout loss versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Arfsten was surprisingly left out of the starting XI Sunday but ultimately helped his side force a shootout. He was subbed onto the pitch in the 54th minute and less than a minute later scored the opening goal of the match off a Cucho Hernandez assist. However, Arfsten missed a crucial penalty kick in the shootout and he and the Crew were eliminated from the playoffs. He had a productive season with Columbus as he scored five goals and recorded five assists through 33 appearances (24 starts).

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of assists Saturday Arfsten assisted twice to go with two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-3 win versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Arfsten recorded two assists Saturday, first on a Christian Ramirez header in the 51st minute, then a Cucho Hernandez strike in the 71st minute. The assists came on his only two chances created and he also added five crosses for the fifth time this season. He was subbed off in the 75th minute for Andres Herrera.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Arfsten scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus New York City FC.

Impact Arfsten was back on the scoresheet again, recording a goal and an assist in the last two matches. He's at four goals with three assists, which surpasses his career high from last season, having also totaled 25 chances created, 22 tackles and 61 crosses (12 accurate) in 22 appearances, 16 of them coming as starts.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists winner Wednesday Arfsten assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Arfsten set up the lone goal of Wednesday's match with a cross to Yaw Yeboah in the 75th minute. It was the only chance he created in the match. He came off the bench as Dejuan Jones made the start, but many of Columbus' stars did not make the starting XI after winning the Leagues Cup on Sunday.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

10 crosses in loss Arfsten had four shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Atlanta United.

Impact Arfsten recorded 10 crosses Saturday, by far his most in a match this season. He also recorded a season-high four shots although he put zero on target. On the defensive end he added one tackle, one interception and three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Saturday's blowout win Arfsten assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Arfsten set up the opening goal Saturday as his cross connected with Christian Ramirez's head in the 38th minute to take the 1-0 lead. It was one of a season-high three chances created and he also set season highs with six crosses and three accurate crosses. He was subbed off in the 83rd minute for Yaw Yeboah.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against New England Revolution Arfsten scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 5-1 win against New England Revolution.

Impact Arfsten netted in the 42nd minute assisted by Cucho Hernandez. Arfsten completed a dribble and also contributed defensively with one tackle and one clearance. He has now recorded goal involvements in back-to-back games and already has four goal involvements in 10 starts this season.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in blowout win Arfsten assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Arfsten recorded his first assist of the season Saturday as he set up Cucho Hernandez's opening goal in the 32nd minute. It came on one of the two chances he created in the match, his fifth match this season creating multiple chances. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet as he intercepted one pass and made two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in win Arfsten recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Orlando City SC.

Impact Arfsten recorded a season-high six crosses Saturday, although he had just one accurate cross. He added one chance created and one off-target shot before he was subbed off in his 62nd minute for Mohamed Farsi.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener Wednesday Arfsten scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 win over CF Montreal.

Impact Arfsten scored in his second consecutive match Wednesday, a strike following a deflection by Jonathan Sirois which took the 1-0 lead in the 19th minute. He added two chances created for the third time this season. He also won two tackles and made two clearances before he was subbed off in the 68th minute for Mohamed Farsi.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late in Saturday's loss Arfsten scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Arfsten scored his first goal of the season Saturday, an unassisted strike in the 89th minute to cut the lead to 2-1. It came on the only shot he took in his nine minutes off the bench.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots Saturday Arfsten registered three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus CF Montreal.

Impact Arfsten took three shots again Saturday, marking his second consecutive appearance with three. He also tied a season high with two chances created. Although he did not record any defensive statistics, he also recorded his first clean sheet of the season.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Arfsten registered three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was given a yellow card i...

Impact Arfsten led Columbus with a season-high three shots, but couldn't find the back of the net. The midfielder took all their three corner kicks in the match. He also received his first yellow card of the campaign, though.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first start of season Arfsten had two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Minnesota United.

Impact Arfsten started at right midfielder while playing the entire 90 minutes during Saturday's draw. He's logged in four clearances while also producing two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in small role Arfsten scored three times and assisted twice despite making only three starts.

Impact Arfsten played a tiny role during the 2023 season, playing just 273 minutes over 13 appearances (three starts.) Despite that role he actually provided five goal contributions, a ridiculously efficient scoring pace. Arfsten will hope to turn that brilliant form into more minutes come 2024.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Scores late consolation goal Arfsten scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 4-2 loss versus Atlanta United.

Impact Arfsten entered Tuesday's match in extra time of the second half with his side down 4-1 and scored a goal minutes later to take a goal back. It was too little, too late for him and Columbus, but it was a good moment for him as it was the first time he played in a match since Oct. 31.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist in win Arfsten scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Saturday's 4-2 win against Charlotte FC.

Impact Arfsten made his first start of the season Saturday and marked the occasion with a goal and an assist. Saturday also marked his first appearance since he played one minute April 22 at Charlotte. He finished the match with two shots (one on target), three chances created and three crosses (one accurate) in his 87 minutes of action.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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