WILL SANDS NEWS

Starting vs. Columbus Sands (lower leg) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Columbus.

Impact Sands will finally return from a lower leg problem that has kept him sidelined since Sep. 7. He's made just three appearances for New England since joining from Columbus, and he'll start on the left side of the defense.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

"It's never fun to be off the field" | Sands excited to be getting back in action ahead of Columbus trip | New England Revolution FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Just about a month out from his most recent MLS appearance, Revolution defender Will Sands is excited to be working his...

OCTOBER 8 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Still out Sands (lower leg) is out for Saturday's match against Charlotte.

Impact Sands is still not ready to return, missing his third match in a row due to a lower leg injury. He had started in the three matches before his injury, hoping to return soon and earn that spot back once healthy.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Sands (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's match against Montreal.

Impact Sands was seen in a walking boot a few days ago, however it does not seem like his leg injury is as bad as originally expected as he is questionable foe Wednesday. Even if fit, Peyton Miller is still still expected to start at left back on Wednesday, after starting the last two games for the team.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in walking boot Sands was spotted in a walking boot and is expected to miss a couple of weeks, manager Caleb Porter told media Thursday.

Impact The full extent of the injury isn't certain, but not having Sands for even a couple of games would be a huge blow for a New England team that's already lacking depth on the defensive end. The absence of Sands suggests Ben Sweat could be his replacement in the meantime.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Assists both goals in draw Sands assisted twice to go with four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Sands assisted both of his side's goals in only his third game for the Revs. Since joining the team, he has created five chances, three of which came in this game. He also put in an impressive defensive performance, winning three tackles out of three, making two interceptions, and making two clearances.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Crew acquire D DeJuan Jones from Revs for D Will Sands The Columbus Crew acquired DeJuan Jones from the New England Revolution on Wednesday in exchange for fellow defender Will Sands and $600,000...

JULY 31 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Makes Revolution move Sands was traded to New England from Columbus, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Sands makes the move to New England after falling largely out of favor in Columbus. The defender has made just four starts in 2024 and will hope his new club can give him some more chances in the backline.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Sands (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Minnesota United.

Impact Sands is making his season debut Saturday, finally having returned from a lengthy absence that dates back to April 2023 due to ACL surgery. The defender will now have his eyes set on earning back his starting spot, as in the seven matches he played last campaign, he was given the start in all of them. He will most likely still gain some time off the bench against Minnesota, testing his legs a bit before possibly getting a go in the starting XI next week.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Sands (knee) is absent from the injury report for Saturday's trip to Minnesota.

Impact Sands missed the opener due to a knee injury but comes into Saturday's clash with no injury designation. The defender will hope to get on the pitch for Saturday's clash as he works his way back from an ACL injury that plagued him at the start of the 2023 campaign.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season opener Sands (knee) is out for Saturday's match against Atlanta United.

Impact Sands will miss the club's opening match of the season, having yet to reach full fitness from an ACL tear he picked up just two months into last year's campaign. However, the defender has been spotted training and playing in scrimmages with the team, so his return shouldn't be far away. He will look to find the field next Saturday against Minnesota, but if not, expect him to at least be available at some point in March.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in scrimmages Sands (knee) was able to play in two scrimmages with the Columbus Crew in Santa Barbara during preseason, reports Brianna Mac Kay of Dispatched Alerts.

Impact Sands has a good chance of returning for either the first or second match of the season since recovering from a torn ACL last year. Until the defender is back to full form, he is expected to start off the bench, with Diego Rossi and Yaw Yeboah to remain the top options in the midfield for the team,

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with group Sands (knee) was back in training ahead of the start of the 2024 MLS season, as reported by Patrick Murphy of the Massive Report.

Impact Sands has finally rejoined the team to start training again following an ACL tear that required surgery. The defender had come into last season as the club's regular starter at left-back before picking up the knee issue in late April and will hope to be able to recapture that spot despite most likely missing the first couple weeks of the season. The latest development in the player's recovery does bring some hope to a possible return on Feb. 24 against Atlanta, as his status was pretty well hidden until the start of preseason training. However, if he is not available by that point, expect Yaw Yeboah to get the start at left-back to begin the season, as he held that spot after Sands's injury, which will most likely lead to a battle between the two players for the starting role once Sand does rejoin the team sheet.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with ACL Sands' finished 2023 in April after suffering a torn ACL.

Impact Sands 2023 wasn't exactly how he drew it up, as the ACL injury forced him to the sideline while he watched the club lift the MLS Cup. The defender actually seemed set for a major role before the injury starting seven of the first nine matches. He will hope to get fit for pre-season and earn that role once more in 2024.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew defender Will Sands out for 2023 with torn ACL | MLSSoccer.com Columbus Crew defender Will Sands will miss the remainder of the 2023 MLS season after suffering a left ACL tear, the club announced Tuesday...

APRIL 25, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Out for season with ACL tear Sands has been diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the remainder of the season as he will undergo surgery, reports Bailey Johnson of Dispatch.

Impact Sands received terrible news after tests confirmed that he indeed torn his ACL in his left knee on Saturday. He will undergo surgery and will begin rehab once he recovers. He has started in all seven matches for the team, so lineup changes will be made in his absence. The Crew were proactive with this news, acquiring New York City F.C's Malte Amundsen to possibly replace him in the midfield. Yaw Yeboah is also another option to replace him, who is also expected to start against Inter Miami until Amundsen's transfer is complete.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Charlotte Sands was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against Charlotte FC in the 11th minute after suffering an injury. He was seen on crutches after the game, and manager Wilfried Nancy told...

Impact Sands has started six consecutive games at left wing-back for Columbus, but he had to sub off early on Saturday and may be sidelined for a few matches now with this injury. Yaw Yeboah could fill in at the position for the time being.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus beats DC United 2-0 for third straight victory

Lucas Zelarayán scored on a first-half penalty kick, Christian Ramírez added a goal after halftime and the Columbus Crew blanked D

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists in win Sands assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 6-1 win over Atlanta United.

Impact Sands recorded his first assist of the season Saturday, as his pass found Max Arfsten in the box in the 91st minute to give Columbus a 6-1 lead. It was one of two chances he created in the match, to go with one off-target shot and three crosses (one accurate) in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting XI Sands (back) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with RBNY.

Impact Sands is back in the starting XI as he makes his way back from a back injury. The defender returns to the first team for the first match since subbing off in the season opener against Philadelphia. Sands managed just a single cross in that match.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to squad Sands (back) is "getting closer" to making his return, and Columbus manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch on Wednesday that he's hopeful about Sands'...

Impact Sands has missed the Crew's last two games since suffering a back injury in the season opener, but it's possible he could return to the squad to face New York on Saturday, as he's listed as questionable in the availability report. Yaw Yeboah has replaced him at left wing-back for the time being.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Toronto Sands (back) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against Toronto FC, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch on Thursday.

Impact Sands missed last weekend's win over D.C. United with back spasms, and while he's making progress with his recovery, Nancy confirmed that he's not quite ready for Saturday. Yaw Yeboah could continue at left wing-back in his place.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against D.C. Sands (back) was not in the Crew's match day squad for Saturday's victory against D.C. United.

Impact Sands missed Saturday's game due to back spams, with Yaw Yeboah taking his starting place at left wing-back ahead of Luis Diaz. Sands' next opportunity to return will be against Toronto FC next weekend.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against D.C United Sands (back) is in doubt for Saturday's match against D.C. United, reports Ty Fisher of Massive Report.

Impact Sands did not participate in training earlier in the week due to back spasms and is questionable for Saturday. He played just one full half against the Union Saturday and completed just one tackle. Luis Diaz will probably get his first start of the season, with Sands likely be available off the bench if healthy.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in training Sands did not participate in training with Nashville on Thursday, according to Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Sands is not listed in the Crew's injury report for Saturday's clash against D.C. United, so he is still expected to be available for the game despite not participating in training. He started last weekend's season opener against Philadelphia at left wing-back and played the first half before Luis Diaz replaced him in the eventual 4-1 defeat.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE