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Amar Sejdic - 10 crosses in season opener Sejdic recorded one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Portland Timbers.

Impact Sejdic subbed onto the pitch in the 25th minute Saturday after Dylan Chambost (hamstring) was forced off. Sejdic made the most of his opportunity, leading the team with 10 crosses and seven corners. Despite that high volume he only created one chance, but it was still a solid day for him. Depending on how serious Chambost's injury is, Sejdic could find himself in the starting XI Saturday at Sporting Kansas City.

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Diego Rossi - Scores in season opener Rossi scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Portland Timbers.

Impact Rossi scored an outside-the-box strike in the 44th minute Saturday, a strike assisted by Wessam Abou Ali that tied the match at 2-2 heading into halftime. It was one of five shots he took and he also created one chance in his full 90 minutes of action. He's set to be the focal point of Columbus' attack this season, so it's no surprise that he started the 2026 campaign with a goal.

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Wessam Abou Ali - Goal and assist Saturday Abou Ali scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 58th...

Impact Abou Ali started the 2026 season on a high note, scoring the opening goal in the 6th minute and then assisting Diego Rossi's strike in the 44th minute. He scored three goals in five appearances last season prior to his ankle injury, so it's no surprise that he's back firing now that he's healthy. He figures to play a very important role on the Crew's attack this season.

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Patrick Schulte - Concedes three in season opener Schulte had three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Schulte's season did not get off to a good start as he conceded three goals, including Ariel Lassiter's match-winner in the 88th minute. He also made three saves in the season opener. He'll look to bounce back Saturday at Sporting Kansas City.

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Lassiter scores winner, Chará sets records as Timbers open season with 3-2 victory over Crew

Ariel Lassiter had the only goal of the second half and Portland beat the Columbus Crew 3-2 in a season opener, topping off a record-setting night for the Timbers’ Diego Chará

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Dylan Chambost - Forced off Saturday Chambost suffered an apparent hamstring injury during the first half of Saturday's visit to Portland Timbers, according to Massive Report.

Impact Chambost was replaced by Amar Sejdic after being unable to continue early in the game. The Frenchman is now at risk of missing upcoming contests if a serious muscle issue is confirmed. That would lead to a tough situation for the club considering that he was a key piece of their midfield last season, scoring twice and delivering five assists over 37 appearances.

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Columbus Crew vs. Portland Timbers Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Feb. 21 The Week 1 fixture list in MLS includes Columbus Crew at Portland Timbers on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 10:30 p.m. ET. Our game prediction can be...

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Where to Watch Portland Timbers vs. Columbus Crew: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream Portland Timbers begins its MLS season at home versus Columbus Crew on Saturday, Feb. 21, starting at 10:30 p.m. ET.Watch every MLS match, L...

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New MLS Kit Power Rankings: Alexi Lalas' Top Five Jerseys of the 2026 Season

Ranking the five best new MLS kits, according to FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

New MLS Kit Power Rankings: Alexi Lalas' Top Five Jerseys of the 2026 Season

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Ex-Barcelona midfielder André Gomes lands in MLS to join Columbus Crew for 2026 season

With the 2026 Major League Soccer season just around the corner, Columbus Crew made a late move in the market by securing the services of Po...

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Ex-Barcelona midfielder André Gomes lands in MLS to join Columbus Crew for 2026 season

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Ibrahim Aliyu - Questionable with thigh issue Aliyu is doubtful for Saturday's trip to Portland Timbers because of a thigh injury.

Impact Aliyu may see his role reduced due to this issue, although he's likely to feature off the bench even if he's fit. The forward tallied three goals and two assists across 33 MLS appearances in the 2025 campaign. His potential absence would limit the squad's depth behind Wessam Abou Ali and Jamal Thiare.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

World Cup Watch: MLS Will Be Where USA's Goalkeeper Battle Will Play Out

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World Cup Watch: MLS Will Be Where USA's Goalkeeper Battle Will Play Out

Columbus Crew sign midfielder André Gomes | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Columbus Crew have signed midfielder André Gomes, the club announced Thursday. The 32-year-old Portugal...

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Andre Gomes - Signs with Crew Gomes has joined Columbus Crew after departing Lille and signed a contract through June 2027 with a Club option for the 2027-2028 MLS season, his new club announced.

Impact Gomes racked up 78 appearances for Barcelona, tallying three goals and four assists while lifting the La Liga trophy in 2017/18, winning back-to-back Copa del Rey titles and adding the 2016 Supercopa de Espana to his resume. Before that, he logged 78 matches with Valencia with eight goals and eight assists, and broke through at Benfica with four goals in 41 senior appearances after torching Benfica B for nine goals and eight assists in just 17 games, also capturing a domestic treble in 2014 and going the full 120 minutes in the Europa League final. On the international stage, he earned 29 caps and five assists for Portugal, won Euro 2016, and added seven goals and three assists across 37 youth appearances, and while he has recently been suiting up for the Dogues in Ligue 1, injuries have limited his minutes in midfield. The Crew now bring in a seasoned veteran hoping he can help offset the recent retirement of MLS legend Darlington Nagbe.

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Steven Moreira - Won't be available in opener Moreira won't be available for Saturday's game against Portland on Saturday after losing a member of his family, Patrick Murphy of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Moreira is expected to be a regular for the Crew once he returns to the squad, but the club has given him all the time he needs to be with his family during this time. Moreira's next chance to feature will be against Sporting KC on Saturday, Feb. 28, but that would depend on when he's able to return stateside.

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"Whatever it takes" | Tristan Brown | Columbus Crew The official website of the Columbus Crew with the most up-to-date information on matches, tickets, scores, stats, and team news.

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Sean Zawadzki Named Team Captain | Columbus Crew The official website of the Columbus Crew with the most up-to-date information on matches, tickets, scores, stats, and team news.

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Wessam Abou Ali - Should be ready for opener Abou Ali (ankle) will likely be an option for the 2026 MLS season opener against Portland, with manager Henrik Rydstrom revealing that he has seen some action in preseason work, Ma...

Impact Abou Ali may even have a chance to start Saturday, but it's possible he'll have his playing time managed, considering that they were very careful with his return in the offseason following a five-month absence. Prior to the injury, he was in good form with one goal in each of his last three games. Bot Jamal Thiare and Ibrahim Aliyu could see their roles limited if Abou Ali is ready to feature in upcoming games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Farsi - Remains out Farsi (pelvis) is sidelined ahead of Saturday's season opener against Portland, coach Henrik Rydstrom said in press conference, according to Massive Report.

Impact Farsi has been inactive since July 2025 and looks set to need more time for his recovery despite being previously expected to return for the 2026 opening week. The winger scored one goal and three assists over 18 MLS games played last year. His absence could mean more opportunities for Andres Herrera on the right flank.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wessam Abou Ali - Extra careful during preseason Ali (ankle) did not play in any of the preseason scrimmages for Columbus as the team wants to be extra sure he is healthy, reports Brianna Mac Kay of the Dispatched Alerts.

Impact Ali is still extected to be day to day heading into the opener on Saturday, as he did not appear in any preseason matches for Columbus. Once fit, the forward is expected to be a big game changer in the attack as he scored three goals in just the five appearances in 2025 before going down on injury.

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