LASSI LAPPALAINEN NEWS

Assists again in season finale Lappalainen assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against New York Red Bulls.

Impact Lappalainen assisted in his second straight match as he set up Andres Herrera's goal in the 16th minute. He finished the regular season with one goal and four assists across 17 appearances (five starts). He figures to be a bench option for the playoffs, beginning against Cincinnati.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Playoffs-bound Crew top Red Bulls 3-1 to finish 7th in Eastern Conference

Dániel Gazdag and Ibrahim Aliyu scored in the second half, Max Arfsten had two assists and the Columbus Crew defeated the New York Red Bulls 3-1 to close out the regular season

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Pasalic scores a goal, Gallese has 6 saves for Orlando City in 1-1 tie with Crew

Marco Pasalic scored in the 34th minute and Pedro Gallese had six saves for Orlando City in a 1-1 tie with the Columbus Crew

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Scores winner against D.C. United Lappalainen scored a goal off two shots (both on target) and created one chance after coming off the bench during Saturday's 2-1 win over D.C. United

Impact Lappalainen was brought in the 76th minute to replace Diego Rossi and didn't need much to make an impact as he used a one-timed finish off a partial clearance to beat the goalkeeper and scored the winning goal for Columbus just two minutes after he took the pitch. This was the first goal for the attacker since he joined the club and he'll hope this is a sign of better things to come after struggling with physical issues throughout the campaign.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Big acquisitions score first goals for Crew to edge D.C. United Lassi Lappalainen came off the bench to score his first goal for the Columbus Crew and give them a 2-1 victory over visiting D.C.United on S...

JULY 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gazdag, Lappalainen score goals to help Crew beat DC United 2-1

Dániel Gazdag and Lassi Lappalainen each scored a goal for the Columbus Crew in a 2-1 win over D

JULY 20 • Associated Press

Cincinnati looks to extend win streak in matchup with the Columbus Crew

Cincinnati heads into a matchup with Columbus as winners of four games in a row

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Assists in Sunday's win Lappalainen assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Lappalainen assisted the lone goal of Sunday's match as his cross set up Mohamed Farsi's goal just before halftime. It was the only chance Lappalainen created in the match and it marked his second assist since joining the starting XI for the last three matches. He was subbed off at halftime again, paving way for Ibrahim Aliyu.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in first start Lappalainen assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Lappalainen made his first start of the season Saturday and it did not take him long to make an impact. He set up Ibrahim Aliya's goal just 68 seconds into the match to record his first goal contribution of the season. He was subbed off at halftime for Mohamed Farsi.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rossi scores go-ahead goal to boost Columbus Crew to 2-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps

Diego Rossi’s ninth goal of the season in the first half capped the scoring for both teams and the Columbus Crew beat the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Substitute option versus San Jose Lappalainen (hip) is on the bench for Saturday's match against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Lappalainen could see his first few minutes of the 2025 campaign after being out due to thigh and hip injuries during the early stages of the season. He'll challenge Daniel Gazdag and Diego Rossi on the wings going forward.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Arango and the San Jose Earthquakes visit the Columbus Crew

Christian Arango leads the San Jose Earthquakes into a matchup with the Columbus Crew following a two-goal outing against Sporting Kansas City

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Columbus Crew aim to continue win streak in matchup with Inter Miami

The Columbus Crew head into a matchup against Inter Miami as winners of three consecutive games

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Hip injury leads to absence Lappalainen is out for Saturday's match against Montreal due to a hip injury.

Impact Lappalainen is not going to be with the club Saturday, as he is now dealing with a hip injury. Luckily for the club, this is a minor absence for the club, as he has dealt with injury all season and is yet to feature.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Appears as option Lappalainen (thigh) was an unused option during the 0-0 draw to NYCFC.

Impact Lappalainen made the bench for the first time this season following his thigh injury. He will look to gain some sort of role for the club, joining from Montreal in the offseason.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew face New York City FC in conference matchup

The Columbus Crew and New York City FC hit the pitch in Eastern Conference action

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Option for Saturday Lappalainen (thigh) has continued to train and is an option for Saturday's match against NYCFC, according to manager Wilfried Nancy, per Brianna Mac Kay of the Colombus Dispatch.

Impact Lappalainen looks to have recovered from his thigh injury after training the past few days, as he has been cleared for Saturday's contest. This will be his first appearance for his new club if he does see the field, hoping to find a role in the team immediately after his absence.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Trains on side Lappalainen (thigh) was training on the side Thursday, reports Brianna Mac Kay of the Dispatched Alerts.

Impact Lappalainen was able to train outside, alone on the side after missing the opening matches of the season with a thigh injury. Signed by Montreal in the offseason, the midfielder is still only expected to keep a bench option one fit, following just one start in 11 MLS appearances in 2024.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew bring shutout streak into matchup against San Diego FC

The Columbus Crew come into a matchup with San Diego FC after recording two straight shutout wins

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Remains out Lappalainen (thigh) is out for Saturday's match against Houston.

Impact Lappalainen has not made the call once again, now absent from all three games to open the season. He continues to see the questionable tag despite his absence, making his availability next week uncertain.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Could return against Houston Lappalainen (thigh) is questionable for Saturday's match against Houston.

Impact Lappalainen is a possibility once again, with the attacker still looking to return from a thigh injury. If he were to be deemed fit, he would likely see a bench spot, starting in one of his 11 appearances with Montreal last season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew face the Houston Dynamo following shutout win

A game after shutting out the New England Revolution 1-0, the Columbus Crew play the Houston Dynamo

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Possibility for Saturday Lappalainen (thigh) is questionable for Saturday's match against the Revolution.

Impact Lappalainen could be back with the team after missing the season opener, as he appears to almost be over his thigh injury after seeing a questionable tag. He started in one of his 11 appearances last season when healthy and is likely to see a bench return if fit.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out with thigh injury Lappalainen (thigh) was not an option during the 4-2 win over Chicago on Saturday.

Impact Lappalainen's Columbus debut will have to wait after missing the opening match with a thigh injury. He is expected to be a depth option for the team, having made just one start in 11 MLS appearances with Montreal in 2024, struggling with form and different injuries.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Columbus Lappalainen has signed with Columbus out of free agency, according to his new club.

Impact Lappalainen has found his new club after exiting Montreal following the end of the season, continuing his time in MLS with Columbus. He signs on a one-year deal, holding a club option for the 2026 season. He held injuries for much of the last season, only starting in one of his 11 appearances while earning an assist in 2024. He does have a decent stat line throughout his six seasons with Montreal, starting in 62 of his 99 appearances to go along with 15 goals and 15 assists and once being a consistent starter in the 2022 season. However, with constant injuries being an issue over the past two seasons, he will likely have to fight for a starting role to begin, with the lack of trust in his health possibly demoting him to a rotational role.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE