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Called up with USMNT Arfsten has been called up by USMNT for the Gold Cup, according to the league.

Impact Arfsten has been an undisputed starter for Columbus on the left flank and is set to miss up to four MLS games due to international duty and depending on how well the USMNT performs in the Gold Cup. Arfsten will for sure miss Saturday's clash against Vancouver and could also be out for the matches against Atlanta, Philadelphia and Seattle if the USA reaches the final. Until he returns, Lassi Lappalainen will take on a larger role on the left flank for the Crew.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino names 27-player roster ahead of Gold Cup

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino on Thursday named a 27-player training camp roster ahead of the Gold Cup and the two early June friendlies t...

MAY 22

Seven crosses Saturday Arfsten generated three shots (two on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Arfsten had a productive match Saturday despite not recording a goal contribution in his second straight match. He set season highs in chances created (three), crosses (seven) and accurate crosses (two), and put two shots on target. He also won five duels and made two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati plays the Columbus Crew on the heels of shutout win

A game after shutting out Toronto 1-0, Cincinnati faces the Columbus Crew

MAY 16

CF Montreal hosts the Columbus Crew after shutout victory

A game after shutting out New York City FC 1-0, CF Montreal plays the Columbus Crew

MAY 13

Scores in Saturday's draw Arfsten scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Arfsten scored in the 61st minute Saturday off a Dylan Chambost cross, a goal which tied the match briefly at 1-1. It marked his sixth goal contribution of the season, all of which have come in his last eight appearances. He took three shots for the fourth time this season and also created one chance and recorded one accurate cross on the attack. On the defensive end he won one tackle, intercepted three passes and won nine duels before he was subbed off in the 89th minute for Amar Sejdic.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Saturday Arfsten assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Arfsten set up Jacen Russell-Rowe's header in the 81st minute Saturday, a strike which gave Columbus the 4-2 lead. It marked Arfsten's fifth goal contribution of the season, all of which have come in his last seven matches. It was a fairly quiet attacking match for Arfsten though as he did not take a shot for the first time this season and only created one chance. He added three interceptions and one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bags winner Saturday Arfsten scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Arfsten scored the match-winning goal Saturday with a strike in the 62nd minute set up by Aziel Jackson. It marked his fourth goal contribution of the season, all of which have come in his last six starts. In addition to his goal, he also created two chances and tied a season high with five crosses. On the defensive end he won four tackles, made one clearance and won five duels in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Productive on both ends Arfsten generated two shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Inter Miami CF.

Impact Arfsten filled up the stat sheet on both ends of the pitch Saturday. He recorded a season-high five crosses, although none were accurate, and put two shots on target and created multiple chances. On the defensive end he won three tackles, intercepted one pass and won 12 duels. Although he was unable to help Columbus earn the win, he is continuously proving how important he is to the Crew.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Sunday's win Arfsten assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus St. Louis City SC. In addition, he w...

Impact Arfsten set up Steven Moreira's goal just before halftime Sunday, a goal which tied the match at 1-1 going into the break. He now has three goal contributions in his last four starts. He also tied a season high with three shots and set a season high with three crosses. He added one tackle and two clearances as he played the full 90 minutes for the sixth time this season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Sunday's win Arfsten assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus St. Louis City SC. In addition, he w...

Impact Arfsten set up Steven Moreira's goal just before halftime Sunday, a goal which tied the match at 1-1 going into the break. He now has three goal contributions in his last four starts. He also tied a season high with three shots and set a season high with three crosses. He added one tackle and two clearances as he played the full 90 minutes for the sixth time this season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Assists winner Saturday Arfsten assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus D.C. United.

Impact Arfsten set up the match-winning goal Saturday as he set up Diego Rossi's strike in the 65th minute. It marked his first assist of the season and his second straight match with a goal contribution. He also made two clearances and won three duels before he was subbed off in the 90th minute for Derrick Jones.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Columbus Arfsten (international duty) is back with Columbus and is an option moving forward, according to Brianna Mac Kay of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Arfsten is back with the club after serving with the USMNT over the past week, set to resume play with the Crew. He did start in the first four matches of the season before his absence and should return to that spot immediately, with one goal this season.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned by USMNT Arfsten was called up by the USMNT and will miss Saturday's clash with NYC FC.

Impact Arfsten will be out for Saturday's clash after being a late call up for the USMNT. The midfielder started and went the full 90 in each of the first four matches. DeJuan Jones should start at left wing-back with Arfsten on the sideline.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Bags opener Saturday Arfsten scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against San Diego FC.

Impact Arfsten scored his first goal of the season Saturday, a strike in the 13th minute assisted by DeJuan Jones. It was his only shot in the match. He also created one chance and recorded one accurate cross on the attack. He added three duels won and one interception in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet versus Houston Arfsten recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Houston Dynamo. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Arfsten had a productive outing on both ends of the pitch Saturday. On the attack he set season highs in chances created (two) and crosses (two). He also was stout defensively in the clean sheet as he made three clearances, won four duels, intercepted one pass and won one tackle in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in playoff loss Arfsten scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 (7-6) penalty shootout loss versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Arfsten was surprisingly left out of the starting XI Sunday but ultimately helped his side force a shootout. He was subbed onto the pitch in the 54th minute and less than a minute later scored the opening goal of the match off a Cucho Hernandez assist. However, Arfsten missed a crucial penalty kick in the shootout and he and the Crew were eliminated from the playoffs. He had a productive season with Columbus as he scored five goals and recorded five assists through 33 appearances (24 starts).

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of assists Saturday Arfsten assisted twice to go with two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-3 win versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Arfsten recorded two assists Saturday, first on a Christian Ramirez header in the 51st minute, then a Cucho Hernandez strike in the 71st minute. The assists came on his only two chances created and he also added five crosses for the fifth time this season. He was subbed off in the 75th minute for Andres Herrera.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Arfsten scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus New York City FC.

Impact Arfsten was back on the scoresheet again, recording a goal and an assist in the last two matches. He's at four goals with three assists, which surpasses his career high from last season, having also totaled 25 chances created, 22 tackles and 61 crosses (12 accurate) in 22 appearances, 16 of them coming as starts.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists winner Wednesday Arfsten assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Arfsten set up the lone goal of Wednesday's match with a cross to Yaw Yeboah in the 75th minute. It was the only chance he created in the match. He came off the bench as Dejuan Jones made the start, but many of Columbus' stars did not make the starting XI after winning the Leagues Cup on Sunday.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

10 crosses in loss Arfsten had four shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Atlanta United.

Impact Arfsten recorded 10 crosses Saturday, by far his most in a match this season. He also recorded a season-high four shots although he put zero on target. On the defensive end he added one tackle, one interception and three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Saturday's blowout win Arfsten assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Arfsten set up the opening goal Saturday as his cross connected with Christian Ramirez's head in the 38th minute to take the 1-0 lead. It was one of a season-high three chances created and he also set season highs with six crosses and three accurate crosses. He was subbed off in the 83rd minute for Yaw Yeboah.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against New England Revolution Arfsten scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 5-1 win against New England Revolution.

Impact Arfsten netted in the 42nd minute assisted by Cucho Hernandez. Arfsten completed a dribble and also contributed defensively with one tackle and one clearance. He has now recorded goal involvements in back-to-back games and already has four goal involvements in 10 starts this season.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in blowout win Arfsten assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Arfsten recorded his first assist of the season Saturday as he set up Cucho Hernandez's opening goal in the 32nd minute. It came on one of the two chances he created in the match, his fifth match this season creating multiple chances. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet as he intercepted one pass and made two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in win Arfsten recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Orlando City SC.

Impact Arfsten recorded a season-high six crosses Saturday, although he had just one accurate cross. He added one chance created and one off-target shot before he was subbed off in his 62nd minute for Mohamed Farsi.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE