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Crew's Steven Moreira voted MLS Defender of Year Steven Moreira of the Columbus Crew was named 2024 MLS Defender of the Year on Wednesday.The 30-year-old Cape Verde international had two go...

NOVEMBER 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Crew's Steven Moreira voted MLS Defender of Year Steven Moreira of the Columbus Crew was named 2024 MLS Defender of the Year on Wednesday.The 30-year-old Cape Verde international had two go...

NOVEMBER 13 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Columbus Crew's Steven Moreira named 2024 MLS Defender of the Year | MLSSoccer.com Steven Moreira has been named the 2024 MLS Defender of the Year, following his outstanding season for Columbus Crew.

NOVEMBER 13 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Wins defender of the season Moreira ends the 2024 year making 25 starts in 29 appearances while winning MLS defender of the season.

Impact Moreira continues to be one of the league's top defender as he wins his first MLS defender of the season. He recorded two goals and three assists while totaling 46 clearances, 26 tackles with eight blocks and keeping four clean sheets. The defender will return for his second year of his two tear contract extension.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four clearances Moreira crossed twice inaccurately, blocked a shot, made a tackle and four clearances during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Moreira was a part of the Columbus back line that conceded once in the match ending with the second most clearances on the team. The start was Moreira's first since the opening match of October after missing three matches due to an ankle injury.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Red Bulls Moreira (ankle) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's game versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Moreira is available for the first time since Oct. 2 following a three-match absence, taking Malte Amundsen's (groin) place in the lineup. The fit-again player will look to improve his season averages of 4.3 balls recovered and 1.5 clearances per game.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Tuesday Moreira (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's match versus RBNY.

Impact Moreira is still dealing with an ankle injury as he is listed questionable again for Columbus. He's missed the last three games, missing three weeks of action for the side. Yevgen Cherberko will continue to start at center back alongside Sean Zawadzki and Rudy Camacho for game one of the MLS playoffs against the Red Bulls.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Moreira (ankle) is out for Saturday's clash with New England, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Moreira was a surprise addition to the injury report with an ankle injury, ruling him out for the penultimate match. Yevgen Cheberko could be in line for the start during Saturday's clash with Moreira sidelined. Moreira's last chance to return is the regular season finale against RBNY on Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Saturday's draw Moreira assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus D.C. United.

Impact Moreira set up Cucho Hernandez's outside the box strike Saturday, his third assist of the season and his first since July 14. It was the only chance he created in the match. He also intercepted three passes, made two clearances and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Moreira had one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Moreira kept his fourth clean sheet of the season Saturday as he made his return to the club after missing one match due to international duty. He won three tackles, intercepted two passes and made three clearances in his full 90 minutes in central defense.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from NT duty Moreira is back with Columbus and is set to be an option for Saturday's trip to FC Cincinnati, per Brianna Mac Kay of the Dispatched Alerts.

Impact Moreira featured for Cape Verde during the AFCON Cup of Nations qualifiers, starting both games and playing the entire 90 minutes. He is now back with the Crew and set to start in the defense against Cincinnati. The defender had started the last nine MLS games in a row, logging in a goal and an assist with 16 clearances and seven chances created in that span.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to international duty Moreira has been called up to the Cape Verde national team for the coming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and will miss Saturday's match against Seattle.

Impact Moreira continues to be a regular starter for Columbus, despite a few injury stints on the campaign. He's recorded 19 starts in 23 appearances, scoring and assisting twice while totaling 32 clearances, 19 tackles and 10 interceptions. Yevgen Cheberko will likely return to the back line alongside Rudy Camacho and Sean Zawadzki for the clash against Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Saturday's win Moreira assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 5-1 victory against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Moreira recorded his second assist of the season Saturday as he set up Cucho Hernandez's strike in the 56th minute which took the 2-0 lead. He finished the match with two chances created and a season-high two accurate crosses. He also put together solid work defensively as he won one tackle, intercepted two passes and made two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four clearances in win Moreira generated four clearances, one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus Nashville SC.

Impact Moreira led his team in clearances throughout a 90-minute outing against Nashville. The defender has been active lately, playing 18 games (14 starts) and even scoring two goals and one assist over the 2024 season. He should retain high potential in future clashes as part of a strong three-man back line.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against New England Revolution Moreira scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 win over New England Revolution.

Impact Moreira's error gifted New England Revolution their only goal of the game in the ninth minute, but he sufficiently recovered and netted Columbus' fifth goal of the game in the 80th minute assisted by Diego Rossi. This was Moreira's first goal since his goal against Portland in April.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Assists late goal Wednesday Moreira assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against CF Montreal.

Impact Moreira recorded his first assist of the season Wednesday as he set up Marino Hinestroza's goal in the 89th minute. He also recorded a secondary assist on Diego Rossi's goal in the 59th minute. He added a season-high three crosses and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer Saturday Moreira scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Portland Timbers.

Impact Moreira scored his first goal of the season Saturday, an outside the box strike in the 74th minute assisted by Aidan Morris that tied the match at 2-2. It marked just his second career MLS goal and his first since the 2022 campaign. He also recorded two crosses and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Pens two-year extension Moreira signed a two-year extension with Columbus with an option for a third year.

Impact Moreira will be back with Columbus for 2024 and 2025 and has a team option for 2026. The defender was crucial to the 2023 MLS Cup success making 40 appearances and playing a ridiculous 3,500 minutes in the regular and post-season. Moreira has one of the most stable roles in the starting XI possible when fit and available.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Moreira assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against CF Montreal.

Impact Moreira finished 2023 on a positive note, with an assist to a goal scored by Cucho Hernandez. The center-back finished this year with three assists across 34 appearances, a slight downgrade from his five across 32 appearances in his equivalent.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Moreira recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Chicago Fire.

Impact Moreira did not record any defense statistics Wednesday but did help his team keep a clean sheet for the third time in the past six matches. He also created one chance for the seventh time in the past eight matches as he played the full 90 minutes versus Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in loss at Portland Moreira assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Portland Timbers.

Impact Moreira recorded his second assist of the season Saturday as he found Lucas Zelarayan in the 65th minute to tie the match at 2-2. It was the only chance he created in the match to go with one inaccurate cross and one tackle in his full 90 minutes of playing time.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Below average clearances Moreira had one tackle (zero won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus New York City FC.

Impact Moreira has started every match for the Crew at center back, but is not averaging many clearances with an average of just 1.5 per match with 27. He is playing in his third season on the team and has been able to maintain his starting role, despite averaging minimum stats per game.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup Moreira is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Orlando City F.C.

Impact Moreira is starting Saturday after coming off injured last match. This will be his 12th match in a row starting, totaling an assist with 20 clearances so far.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working towards return at weekend Moreira (undisclosed) is "progressing well" and is in contention to be an option for Saturday's clash against Orlando City, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the C...

Impact Moreira suffered an injury in the loss to Inter Miami at the end of April and his status is uncertain heading into the Orlando City match this weekend. Philip Quinton could replace him in the back-three if necessary.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Miami Moreira was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against Inter Miami in the 69th minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Moreira had played every minute of Columbus' MLS campaign prior to his injury on Saturday, but he'll have an extra week to recover before the next match against Orlando City on May 13. Philip Quinton could replace him in the back-three if necessary.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE