COLUMBUS NEWS

Lucas Zelarrayan - Held out with minor injury Zelarayan was held out of last weekend's loss to the Revolution because of a minor injury, Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact The Crew didn't announce anything before the match, and with no specifics regarding the issue, it's unclear if he'll be fit for Saturday's match against New York City FC. If he's unable to play, Pedro Santos could once again start in the central attacking midfield spot, with Derrick Etienne available to play on the wing.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Los fans impiden el cambio de nombre del Columbus Crew El equipo Columbus de la MLS decidió conservar el nombre de Crew

MAY 19, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Columbus Crew reveal updated crest following decision to retain Crew name | MLSSoccer.com The Columbus Crew have revealed an updated crest and brand marks following the club's decision to retain their original name.

MAY 18, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Columbus MLS team restores 'Crew' to name after fan outcry

The Columbus MLS team restored “Crew” to its name after fans objected to a rebranding that had dropped it

MAY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Columbus SC fully restores Columbus Crew name, reversing rebrand after backlash The MLS club faced immediate and near-universal backlash after dropping "Crew" from the team's official name

MAY 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Columbus Crew to remain team's official name after meeting with Nordecke | MLSSoccer.com Columbus Crew will retain the club's name following a discussion with their Supporters Group, the Nordecke, the club announced in a joint st...

MAY 18, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Columbus SC changes name back to Columbus Crew, alters logo after meeting with supporters The ownership of the Haslam and Edwards families and the front office listened to Crew fans by changing name from Columbus SC back to Columb...

MAY 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Eloy Room - Two saves in defeat Room made two saves during Sunday's 1-0 defeat to New England.

Impact Room only faced three shots in what turned out to be a very cagey midfield affair. The keeper wasn't bad, but has struggled with the defense in front of him from the start of the season. Room has a tall task against NYCFC on Saturday, in New York.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Etienne - Creates two chances Etienne created two chances and shot once off goal during Sunday's 1-0 defeat to New England.

Impact Etienne didn't have much to do on the left side of midfield, though he did lead his team in chances created. The midfielder is off to a truly abysmal start to the year, and has next to no fantasy value currently. Etienne will hope to bounce back in a tough match away to NYCFC on Saturday.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waylon Francis - Pinned back in loss Francis made four tackles and three interceptions during Sunday's 1-0 defeat to New England.

Impact Francis has failed to get forward much this season, and is very much a defense-first left back. Sunday was no different, as he did his best to control the New England attack, though he proved unable to do so. The defenseman will be heavily worked Saturday, away to NYCFC.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Afful - Three crosses in defeat Afful sent in three inaccurate crosses during Sunday's 1-0 defeat to New England.

Impact Afful failed to do much going forward, and his defensive side was lack luster as well. The defender just didn't seem to click with the rest of the team, and ended up faltering because of it. Afful is going to want a bounce back performance Saturday, away to NYCFC.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Busy defensively Santos made four tackles during Sunday's 1-0 defeat to New England.

Impact Santos was busy, though it was all defensive work for the attacking midfielder. It's never good when your number 10 is stuck in his own 18 yard box, and Sunday proved to be no different. The midfielder has failed to get on the scoresheet this season, he has a tough trip to NYCFC to remedy that Saturday.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew: Live stream, start time, TV channel, how to watch MLS 2021 (Sun., May 16) How to watch Sunday's match.

MAY 16, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Pedro Santos - Starting Sunday Santos (knee) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against New England.

Impact Santos missed the midweek contest with a knee issue, but it wasn't overly serious and he's back in the XI Sunday. He started the first three league matches of the season, accruing five shots and four crosses, and assuming his knee is fine, he'll be set for close to 90 minutes against the Revs.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Williams - Back in starting XI Williams (shoulder) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against the Revs.

Impact Williams is back in the XI Sunday after missing the midweek contest with a shoulder issue. It's clearly not a major issue, though even when healthy, there's a chance he loses playing time to Vito Wormgoor next to Jonathan Mensah in the Crew back line.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Artur - Starting against Revs Artur (groin) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against New England.

Impact Artur was expected to return to the XI Sunday and that's the case after missing the midweek match. He's managing a groin issue that prevents him from starting games on a short week with the hope being he recovers fully over the break next month.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Artur - Managing groin injury Artur is managing a groin injury he suffered at his prior team with rest, he recently told the media.

Impact Artur is managing a groin problem with a new diet and rest, which likely means he won't be able to start two matches on a short week, and that's why he was out in the loss to Toronto. Assuming he gets enough rest this week, he should be back in the XI for Sunday's trip to New England.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New England Revolution host the Columbus Crew in conference play

The New England Revolution face the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference action

MAY 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Artur - Held out with groin injury Artur did not play Wednesday against Toronto because of a groin injury, Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Homegrown Isaiah Parente started in place of Artur, whose injury wasn't disclosed before the match anyway. Given that no information was disclosed by the club, the severity of Artur's issue is still unknown, which certainly puts his status for Sunday's match at New England in question. If he isn't able to recover in time, Parente surely seems likely to start again.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Concedes two in loss Room conceded two goals and made no saves during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Toronto FC.

Impact Room didn't have much to do all night and was beaten more by poor defensive play from his teammates than his own errors, though he could have done better on the second goal. Despite this, Room has still only conceded three goals in four matches and only suffered this lone defeat. That'll give him a good record heading into a trip to New England, which have scored six times in five matches this season.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Takes three shots in loss Diaz took three shots (one on goal) and provided four crosses (one accurate) during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Toronto FC.

Impact Diaz also committed five fouls during this match. He has yet to provide a goal or assist this season and has only created two chances - a stat line that is indicative of how central Lucas Zelarayan is to the attacking focus of this team. That situation isn't likely to chance much for Diaz, though he did log five assists last season and should be active at some point in the campaign.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Mensah - Concedes yellow card in loss Mensah made three interceptions and conceded a yellow card during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Toronto FC.

Impact Mensah has started in three of four matches this season and contributed a reasonable 19 clearances and six shots taken. He'll need more help from the rest of the team around him, but his defensive production can be very beneficial in the right fantasy format. Up next is a trip to New England, which have scored six goals in five matches.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saad Abdul-Salaam - Starts in loss Abdul-Salaam made three interceptions during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Toronto FC.

Impact Abdul-Salaam started in his debut for Columbus after FC Cincinnati had waived him in early April. Despite his presence in the lineup, it's more likely that Harrison Afful get the majority of starting chances at right-back all season long.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Parente - Starts in loss Parente won two-of-four tackles and created two chances during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Toronto FC.

Impact Parente has already stated two games this season but his role in the defensive midfield doesn't provide many chances to generate great fantasy value. Still, it looks like he'll be competing with Artur for minutes in the early stages of the season. Up next is a trip to New England.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Collects 10 crosses in loss Zelarayan created three chances from 10 crosses (two accurate) and put two shots off target during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Toronto FC.

Impact Zelarayan has created seven chances from 22 crosses over his last two starts but still has yet to provide an assist through four matches. Once the goals start coming for the reigning MLS Cup champions, it won't take long for Zelarayan's value to go from steady to exceptionally important every week of the season. Up next is a trip to New England.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE