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Marlon Hairston - Could play for first time Hairston (knee) could "favor in for the first time" in Saturday's match against Toronto, manager Caleb Porter told the media.

Impact Hairson has yet to play this season but apparently has a shot to take the field against TFC. His primary place is as a defensive midfielder, and that's a spot short on depth right now so his presence in the match day roster would be useful.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waylon Francis - Again on injury list Francis is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's match against Toronto FC with a thigh injury.

Impact Francis has been in and out of the injury report over the last couple weeks but still started each of the last five matches. If he does miss out, a new option will be needed at left-back, but until Milton Valenzuela (hamstring) returns, Francis is the first choice as long as he's healthy.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Army hires Brian Plotkin as men's soccer coach

Former Indiana star Brian Plotkin is the new soccer coach at Army

MAY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Zelarrayan leads Columbus into matchup with Toronto FC after 2-goal game

Columbus hosts Toronto FC after Lucas Zelarrayan registered two goals against New York City FC

MAY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Artur - Dealing with tight hips Artur is dealing with "tight hips" that have prevented him from completing matches, manager Caleb Porter told the media.

Impact Artur is still technically healthy, but his fitness is certainly in question for a little longer. With Perry Kitchen close to returning, he could be Artur's backup as soon as Saturday's game against Toronto FC.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perry Kitchen - May return against TFC Kitchen (thigh) could return as soon as Saturday's match against Toronto FC, manager Caleb Porter told reporters.

Impact Kitchen has only played in one game so far this season and should be back by the June 19 match against Chicago at the latest. With Artur not the most fit, Kitchen should have a few chances to serve as a starter even if he's not key to his club's best lineup.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liam Fraser - Out against parent club Fraser is unavailable for Saturday's match against parent club Toronto FC due to loan restrictions, according to Patrick Murphy of Massive Report.

Impact Fraser has made three appearances off the bench this season and doesn't look likely to start any time soon even if he was able to do so.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew star Lucas Zelarayan named Week 6 MLS Player of the Week | MLSSoccer.com After carrying his team to a massive road victory over New York City FC on the strength of a pair of clinical late free-kick golazos, Columb...

MAY 24, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Eloy Room - Three saves in win Room allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over NYCFC.

Impact Room allowed the opening goal of the match in the 18th minute, but shutout NYCFC from there as Columbus came from behind for all three points. The keeper has now allowed five goals in six league starts, while his three saves upped his season total to 14 on the year.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gyasi Zardes - Quiet against NYCFC Zardes played the entirety of Saturday's 2-1 win over NYCFC.

Impact Zardes found attacking output hard to come by on Saturday as both Columbus goals were scored by Lucas Zelarayan. The forward failed to shoot, cross or create a chance despite playing the full match.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Sends in four crosses Santos took two off target shots and crossed four times inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 win over NYCFC.

Impact Santos was held off the scoresheet, but was active going forward for the crew. The attacker failed to created a chance, but finished with the second highest amount of shots and third most crosses on the team in the win.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Nets late brace Zelarayan scored twice while taking three shots (all on goal), crossing seven times (two accurate) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over NYCFC.

Impact Zelarayan left it late, but scored in the 82nd and 95th minutes to claim all three points for Columbus. The goals upped the midfielder's season total to three on the year, while he led the team in shots, crosses and chances created.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS: New York City FC vs. Columbus Crew | May 22, 2021 | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MAY 23, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Genius! Lucas Zelarayán scores 2 late free kicks to give Crew victory | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MAY 23, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Zelarayán scores 2 goals, Columbus rallies to beat NYCFC 2-1 Lucas Zelarayán scored two goals, including the winner in stoppage time, and the Columbus Crew rallied to beat New York City FC 2-1

MAY 23, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Zelarayán scores 2 goals, Columbus rallies to beat NYCFC 2-1

Lucas Zelarayán scored two goals, including the winner in stoppage time, and the Columbus Crew rallied to beat New York City FC 2-1

MAY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

GOAL: Lucas Zelarayán, Columbus Crew - 95th minute | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MAY 23, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Recap: New York City FC 1, Columbus Crew 2 | MLSSoccer.com Lucas Zelarayán's stoppage-time free kick rescued three points for the Columbus Crew on Saturday night, as they picked up a dramatic 2-1 win...

MAY 23, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Lucas Zelarayán, Columbus Crew - 82nd minute | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MAY 23, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

New York City FC vs. Columbus Crew: Live stream, TV schedule for MLS this week NYC FC enters the weekend in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference.

MAY 22, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM

Kevin Molino - Looking to mid-June return Molino (hamstring) is getting "closer and closer", and manager Caleb Porter told the media that the June 19 match against Chicago is the targeted date for his return.

Impact Molino has yet to play this season after picking up a hamstring injury and is now anticipated to return in a month. His career has been riddled by injuries but the 13 goals he scored in 22 games last season is enough to make him worthwhile if he's fully fit for the rest of the campaign.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Etienne - Questionable for Saturday Etienne is listed as questionable for undisclosed reasons heading into Saturday's match at NYCFC, according to Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Etienne started on the left side of the attack in Sunday's loss to New England due to the absence of Lucas Zelarayan. But, it now looks like Pedro Santos will be moved back to the left and Zelarayan is able to play, so Etienne may not start even if he's fully healthy for this match.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waylon Francis - Listed as questionable Francis is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's trip to NYCFC with an undisclosed injury, according to Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Francis only lasted 78 minutes into Sunday's 1-0 loss to New England, so he may have picked up something then. As Milton Valenzuela has already been ruled out for this match, there will need to be some digging into the club's depth at left-back if Francis is ruled out entirely.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew face New York City FC in Eastern Conference action

New York City FC takes on the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference action

MAY 20, 2021 • Associated Press