GYASI ZARDES NEWS

Injured Pulisic, Reyna left off US roster, McKennie returns

Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna were left off the roster for the United States’ next three World Cup qualifiers because of injuries, and Weston McKennie returned after being droppe...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores brace against Montreal Zardes scored two goals from two shots and made two clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over Montreal.

Impact Zardes scored once in each half to help them earn three points at home. The forward now has seven goals in the season. He will look to find the back of the net again at Philadelphia on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew forward Gyasi Zardes named Week 27 MLS Player of the Week ' MLSSoccer.com After scoring both goals in his team's 2-1 win over CF Montréal, Columbus Crew forward Gyasi Zardes has been named the MLS Player of the Wee...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Zardes scores twice, Crew tops Montreal 2-1

Gyasi Zardes scored twice and the Columbus Crew kept its playoff hopes alive by defeating Montreal 2-1

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

GOAL: Gyasi Zardes, Columbus Crew - 62nd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores goal against New England Zardes scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Revolution. He also made two clearances and a block, and he took three shots overall in the match.

Impact Zardes opened the scoring against the Eastern Conference leaders with a header on Saturday, his first MLS goal since before the Gold Cup in July. He will hope that score can kick on a run of good performances starting next weekend against CF Montreal, which have conceded 30 times in 24 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gyasi Zardes, Eloy Room help Crew to 1-1 tie with Revolution Adam Buksa scored for the Revolution

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Zardes, Room help Crew to 1-1 tie with Revolution

Gyasi Zardes scored in the 58th minute, Eloy Room had six saves and the Columbus Crew tied 1-1 with the New England Revolution

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Quiet in win Zardes took one shot off target, created one chance, made one clearance and drew three fouls in Tuesday's 2-1 win versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Zardes had a quiet offensive outing Tuesday as he attempted one shot before being subbed off in the 87th minute. The striker has now failed to make it on the scoresheet in his last six appearances. He will look to bounce back Saturday versus New England Revolution.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injury with two shots Zardes recorded two shots (one on goal) during a 1-0 loss Saturday against Inter Miami.

Impact Zardes was one of two Crew footballers who attempted multiple shots. By playing 45 minutes, he proved to be healthy and is a favorable fantasy option for their next game. Columbus hosts the New York Red Bulls (another below-average team) on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Zardes (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Inter Miami.

Impact Zardes has made his return to the bench after sitting three matches out with a hamstring injury. The forward will likely look to test the hamstring out with some late minutes in the match, especially if Columbus are leading.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus visits Inter Miami CF, looks to end 4-game road skid

Columbus visits Inter Miami CF looking to avoid its fifth straight road loss

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Pictured in training Zardes (hamstring) was spotted in Tuesday's training session by Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Zardes has missed the last three league matches and couldn't play for the USMNT during the international break after helping his national side win the Gold Cup this summer. Though he hasn't scored in any of his last four appearances, Zardes is likely to start over Miguel Berry at striker if he's fully fit for Saturday's trip to Inter Miami.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pulisic uncertain for World Cup qualifier vs Canada

Christian Pulisic is uncertain for the United States’ World Cup qualifier against Canada on Sunday night, and goalkeeper Zack Steffen remains sidelined by back spasms

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Berry leads Columbus against Orlando City SC following 2-goal showing

Miguel Berry leads Columbus into a matchup with Orlando City SC following a two-goal showing against FC Cincinnati

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Pulisic uncertain for World Cup qualifying after COVID

Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Gio Reyna and Zack Steffen are among 20 players who could make World Cup qualifying debuts when the United States opens at El Salvador on Sept. 2

AUGUST 26, 2021 • Associated Press

USMNT lineup for World Cup qualifying in flux due to COVID, glut of injuries

With the USMNT roster for World Cup qualifying out Thursday, major questions remain at key spots, Doug McIntyre writes.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Columbus Crew forward Gyasi Zardes injured before USMNT qualifiers begin ' MLSSoccer.com Columbus Crew forward Gyasi Zardes will miss the next 2-4 weeks with a hamstring injury, head coach Caleb Porter told media members ahead of...

AUGUST 20, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Out 2-4 weeks Zardes (hamstring) is expected to miss 2-4 weeks due to an injury he suffered in Wednesday's loss against the Red Bulls, according to Jacob Meyers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Zardes is likely to miss at least Columbus' next three games with this injury, and he is unlikely to suit up for the USMNT's first round of World Cup qualifiers in September as well. Veteran forward Bradley Wright-Phillips should replace him in the meantime for the Crew.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury list Zardes (hamstring) will miss Saturday's match against Seattle, according to Patrick Murphy of Massive Report.

Impact Zardes picked up the injury during Wednesday's loss to the New York Red Bulls and he could be out for at least a couple of weeks. A busy season with the Gold Cup in the middle may have led to this injury, though he should be able to return for the end of the season without any issue.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers possible hamstring injury Zardes left just just before halftime with a possible hamstring injury in Wednesday's loss against the Red Bulls. Manager Caleb Porter believes it to be a "soft tissue injury."

Impact Zardes had a lot of minutes under his belt the last couple months and it looks like it's catching up with him. If it's indeed a hamstring injury, it'll keep him out at least two weeks with the hope being it's not longer. If that's the case, the Crew will likely turn back to a central striker in Bradley Wright-Phillips.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Zardes took a shot and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Chicago. He also made two clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Zardes was solid on both sides of the ball on Sunday, but he didn't do enough to earn a result for his side against the Fire. He will want to be more effective Wednesday against the Red Bulls, which have conceded 24 goals in 18 matches this season.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Zardes took a shot and made a clearance in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Atlanta United.

Impact Zardes was quiet in his first start since returning to Columbus from the Gold Cup on Saturday. He may have an easier time next weekend against Chicago, which have conceded 28 goals in 17 matches this season.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Columbus Zardes (Gold Cup) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against D.C. United.

Impact Zardes returns to the squad Wednesday after winning the Gold Cup with the U.S. and after missing the last five matches for Columbus. He'll be an option off the bench and if he's fit, he'll likely return to the starting XI Saturday against Atlanta.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Five young Gold Cup standouts to watch in World Cup qualifying

After the Gold Cup triumph, Doug McIntyre picks which young USMNT players will hold their spots in World Cup qualifying.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • FOX SPORTS