STEVEN MOREIRA NEWS

Scores in Sunday's win Moreira scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win over St. Louis City SC.

Impact Moreira scored a goal just before halftime Sunday, a strike assisted by Max Arfsten that tied the match at 1-1. Moreira now has three goal contributions in four starts this season. He also played well on the defensive end as he intercepted one pass, made three clearances, blocked one shot and won two duels before he was subbed off in the 91st minute for Cesar Ruvalcaba.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Rossi and Steven Moreira score goals as Crew beats St. Louis 2-1

Diego Rossi scored in the 55th minute and Steven Moreira added a goal and Patrick Schulte had five saves to help the Columbus Crew beat St. Louis City 2-1 for their third win in a...

APRIL 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists in Saturday's win Moreira assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against CF Montreal.

Impact Moreira recorded an assist Saturday as he set up Jacen Russell-Rowe's goal in the 26th minute which took the 2-0 lead. It was the only chance he created in the match and it marked his second assist of the season. On the defensive end he intercepted one pass and made three clearances before he was subbed off in the 88th minute for Cesar Ruvalcaba.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson and Russell-Rowe each score a goal as Crew beats Montreal 2-1

Aziel “AZ” Jackson scored a goal in the 11th minute, Jacen Russell-Rowe added a goal and an assist and the Columbus Crew beat CF Montreal 2-1

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench for Columbus Moreira (quadriceps) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with D.C United.

Impact Moreira has recovered from his quad injury and will start on the bench for Columbus. He started the first two MLS games of the season, totaling an assist with three clearances and four crosses.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew bring draw streak into matchup with D.C. United

The Columbus Crew take on D.C

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Training fully Moreira (quadriceps) was training fully Wednesday, accoridng to Brainna Mac Kay of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Moreira looks to be on track for his expected return after being announced out for 10 days around two weeks ago, as he was back in training Wednesday working fully with the rest of the group. This is solid news, as he should be set to return soon, possibly against D.C. on Saturday.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Set for ten days out Moreira (quadriceps) is set to miss 10 days with a quad injury, according to manager Wilfried Nancy.

Impact Moreira came off Tuesday with a quad injury and is now set for at least 10 days on the sideline. That means the absolute earliest he could return is a March 22 clash with NYC FC, though a March 29 clash with D.C. United is a more likely return date.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in opener Moreira assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Chicago Fire.

Impact Moreira started off the 2025 season well Saturday as he assisted Diego Rossi's header just before halftime to take the 3-2 lead. It was one of two chances he created in the match. On the defensive end he won one tackle, intercepted two passes and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE