Impact Williams is back on the bench and could finally be set to make his 2023 debut. The defender played a significant role when fully fit and could be a strong second half option if he can get back to full fitness.
JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
JOSH WILLIAMS DEFENDER - NO TEAM
DEFENDER - NO TEAM
Returns to bench Williams (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with New York Red Bulls.
No injury designation Williams (ankle) is not on the Columbus injury report for Saturday's clash with Chicago.
Impact Williams is finally absent from the injury report after making a return to training earlier in the week. With Milos Degenek (ankle) and Gustavo Vallecilla (hamstring) on the sideline Williams could be brought directly into the starting XI. Williams has yet to make his debut in 2023, but could feature in a major role when he returns. Williams made 23 appearances (15 starts) in 2022, while assisting once.
JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing return to action Williams (ankle) has had a full week of training with the Crew but is still not quite ready to be available for the clash against Chicago this weekend, manager Wilfried Nancy told...
Impact Williams is still making his way back from an ankle injury that has sidelined him for the entire campaign, but he's getting closer to being able to play. Columbus would welcome his return when it comes as fellow center-backs Milos Degenek (Achilles) and Gustavo Vallecilla (hamstring) are also currently dealing with injuries.
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training with team Williams (ankle) has returned to training with the Crew, manager Wilfried Nancy told reporters on Monday.
Impact Williams has been sidelined for all of 2023 thus far with an ankle injury, but according to Nancy, "for the moment, everything is going well." He'll hope to be fit enough to return to action soon.
MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training individually Williams (ankle) was out doing individual work in training with the Crew on Tuesday, Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Impact Williams is yet to feature for Columbus this season due to an ankle injury, but he's making progress with his recovery and can possibly aim to return at some point next month. Gustavo Vallecilla has taken over from Philip Quinton as the preferred option alongside Milos Degenek and Steven Moreira in the back-three in Williams' absence.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No timetable for return yet Williams (ankle) remains sidelined with his injury and does not have a clear timeline for his return at the moment, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbus...
Impact Williams is yet to feature this season due to an ankle injury, and Nancy says "In terms of a [timeline] to come back, I don't know for the moment." He has started between 15-25 matches in each of the last six MLS campaigns, but this lingering injury might put that streak in jeopardy. Philip Quinton or Gustavo Vallecilla has replaced him as the third center-back alongside Milos Degenek and Steven Moreira in Columbus' XI while Williams has been out.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up ankle injury Williams (ankle) is out for Saturday's clash with Toronto due to an ankle injury, Bailey Johnson reports.
Impact Williams picked up an ankle injury and is now sidelined for the foreseeable future. Even when fully fit Williams is a depth option, though he's yet to even appear on the bench in 2023 due to the ankle injury.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ends season as backup Williams was an unused substitute in Sunday's Decision Day defeat against Orlando City.
Impact Williams kept four clean sheets in 23 MLS appearances (15 starts) this campaign for the Crew, and in April he grabbed his first assist in the league since 2016. The 34-year-old will remain a backup in central defense to Jonathan Mensah and Milos Degenek if he remains in Columbus for another season.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against Atlanta Williams (illness) is in Columbus' match day squad for Sunday's clash against Atlanta United.
Impact Williams has missed the Crew's last two games due to illness, but he returned to training this week and is back in the squad on Sunday. He will want to take back over from Milos Degenek in central defense once he's fully fit.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Columbus Crew host Atlanta United in Eastern Conference play
Atlanta United visits the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference actionAUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in training Williams (illness) returned to team training with the Crew on Wednesday ahead of this weekend's clash against Atlanta United, according to reporter Patrick Murphy.
Impact Williams has missed Columbus' last two games due to an illness, but he should be available to make his return to the pitch against Atlanta. He should take the starting job back over from Milos Degenek in central defense once he's fully fit.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from injury report Williams (illness) is removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's trip to Colorado.
Impact Williams is absent from the injury report, as expected after missing last time out with a mild illness. The defender has made 17 appearances and 13 starts in 2022 and could be right back in the starting XI against Colorado.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zelarrayan leads the Columbus Crew against the Colorado Rapids
Lucas Zelarrayan leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with the Colorado Rapids after a two-goal performance against New York City FCAUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in squad Saturday Williams is not in the match day squad to face NYCFC on Saturday.
Impact Williams was a doubt in the buildup to the match after dealing with an illness. The defender will hope to return for next week's match at Colorado.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Williams is listed as questionable for Saturday's match against New York City FC due to an illness, according to Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.
Impact Williams only played one half during the last match against Montreal and will be a late call for this game against the Pigeons. If he's out, Milos Degenek or Jalil Anibaba could get the call at center-back next to Jonathan Mensah.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in draw Williams made a clearance and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Revolution. He also took three shots (one on target) in the match.
Impact Williams held things tight at the back Saturday and was also a decent attacking threat from central defense as his side split the points with New England.
JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Earns shutout in draw Williams kept a clean sheet with two tackles made (one won) during Sunday's scoreless draw with Philadelphia.
Impact Williams has played in each of the last 11 games but has only completed the full 90 in seven of those games. What is a better sign is that he's stayed in the lineup in three of the last four rounds, all of which featured a formation with three center-backs instead of two. Should that keep up, Williams could be useful against Chicago, which are tied for the fewest goals scored in the league.
JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes six clearances in win Williams made one tackle (won), six clearances, two interceptions and three blocks during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Toronto.
Impact Williams was back in the starting XI and had a flawless performance, being key for his side to limit the opposition to just one goal despite some heavy pressure during the second half. The centre back has been in and out of the starting XI as of late, moving to the bench when the coach opts for a four-men defensive line. However, he made 16 clearances over his last three starts and could eventually force his hay into the lineup regardless of the formation deployed.
JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Columbus beats DC United 3-0 to end scoring drought, skid
Pedro Santos and Derrick Etienne scored first-half goals and the Columbus Crew ended a long scoring drought and a six-match winless streak with a 3-0 romp over DC United in MLS pla...MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Assists on return Williams provided one assist and played a full 90 minutes in his first start during a 3-0 win over D.C. United.
Impact Williams provided an assist during his first full 90 on the pitch since returning from a quadriceps injury. The defender isn't generally much of a goal-scoring, or assist threat, and this is his first assist in the MLS since 2016. Williams will be a risky proposition at best against New England next time out.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Orlando City visits the Columbus Crew after shutout win
A game after shutting out the Chicago Fire 1-0, Orlando City visits the Columbus CrewAPRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to training Williams (quadriceps) was back in training with Columbus on Friday, according to Ty Fisher of Massive Report.
Impact Williams hasn't played yet this season due to a quad injury he suffered in February, but he no longer has an injury designation in the Crew's game notes and he could be available for selection against Philadelphia on Saturday.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Philadelphia Union take shutout streak into matchup against the Columbus Crew
The Philadelphia Union come into a matchup with the Columbus Crew after notching three straight shutout winsAPRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Columbus Crew host Nashville in non-conference action
The Columbus Crew and Nashville hit the pitch in non-conference playAPRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New York Red Bulls host the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference action
The New York Red Bulls and the Columbus Crew square off in Eastern Conference actionMARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
