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Giorgio Chiellini - Six clearances in MLS Cup FinalChiellini generated one tackle (one won), six clearances and four interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Columbus Crew.

ImpactChiellini played well in Saturday's MLS Cup Final, but it was not enough to stop Columbus from winning the match. He finished the match with six clearances, four interceptions and two blocked shots in his full 90 minutes of action. In his first full season with LAFC he scored one goal and kept seven clean sheets in 25 appearances (21 starts). The 39-year-old Italian legend may have played his final match Saturday, but he also proved that despite the loss, he is still clearly capable of playing at a high level.

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Carlos Vela - Quiet in MLS Cup FinalVela recorded two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th...

ImpactVela did not put together a great performance in Saturday's MLS Cup Final defeat, but he still made an impact on the match. He took two shots (one on target), created one chance and recorded three crosses (one accurate) in his full 90 minutes of action. He finished the 2023 campaign with another stellar season for the Western Conference Champions, as he provided nine goals and eight assists in 39 appearances (27 starts).

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Denis Bouanga - Scores in MLS Cup Final lossBouanga scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Columbus Crew.

ImpactBouanga scored his side's lone goal Saturday as he converted a second chance in the 74th minute after his initial shot was saved by Patrick Schulte. While his season ended with a loss, Bouanga put together a stellar season. He won the Golden Boot with 25 goals in 36 appearances (33 starts), including six in six playoff matches, and added six assists for the Western Conference Champions.

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Maxime Crepeau - Concedes twice in MLS Cup FinalCrepeau recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Columbus Crew.

ImpactCrepeau conceded two goals in Saturday's MLS Cup Final loss, a tough end to an impressive season. However, neither goal was truly his fault, as Cucho Hernandez beat him from the penalty spot in the 33rd minute and then Yaw Yeboah beat him one on one just four minutes later. After missing the first 27 matches of the season with a broken leg he suffered in last season's MLS Cup Final, he conceded 11 goals, made 31 saves and kept five clean sheets in 12 starts. He will look to build upon his recent success with a full season next year.

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Darlington Nagbe - Wins fourth MLS CupNagbe registered one tackle (one won), one clearance and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Los Angeles Football Club.

ImpactNagbe won his fourth career MLS Cup Saturday as he captained Columbus to victory, becoming the 10th player in league history to win four or more. He unsurprisingly performed well as he created two chances and drew six fouls before being subbed off in the 84th minute for Sean Zawadzki. He finished his fourth season in Columbus with four goals, one assist and eight clean sheets in 40 appearances (38 starts). With a new contract recently signed for Nagbe to return to Columbus, he will look to lead the Crew's defense of the MLS title next season.

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Diego Rossi - Productive in Championship winRossi recorded three shots (zero on goal), three chances created, five crosses (one accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Los Angeles Football Club. In additio...

ImpactRossi proved to be a crucial part of Saturday's MLS Cup Final win as he created three chances and took eight corners in the victory. While he did not record a shot on target, he consistently created opportunities for himself and his teammates with his dribbling and passing. Rossi came to Columbus in the summer with big shoes to fill following the departure of Lucas Zalarayan to Al Fateh, and he delivered. He finished the Championship campaign with five goals and five assists in 16 appearances (14 starts), including two goals and three assists in six playoff matches.

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Malte Amundsen - Assists in Championship winMalte 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...

ImpactAmundsen 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).

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