MOHAMED FARSI NEWS

Scores late winner Saturday Farsi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Chicago Fire.

Impact Farsi scored the match-winning goal Saturday as he followed up Diego Rossi's saved shot in 100th minute to take the 2-1 lead at the death. It marked his first goal of the season on his first shot of the campaign. He also recorded one inaccurate cross and one interception in his 22 minutes off the bench.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in CCL clash Farsi (ankle) started and played 68 minutes during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Houston during the CCL Round of 16.

Impact Farsi suffered an ankle injury during the home opener against Atlanta, forcing him to sit out last MLS match. He is set to return to the lineup against the Fire, coming off a campaign where he had logged in four assists in 36 appearances in 2023, 27 of them coming as starts.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once more Farsi (ankle) is out for Saturday's trip to Minnesota, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Farsi picked up the injury during the season opener and is now officially listed as day-to-day. He won't be back for Saturday's trip but could be back as soon as a March 9 clash with Chicago back at home in Columbus.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as day-to-day Farsi (ankle) was able to avoid a serious injury, but per head coach Wilfried Nancy, he is listed as day-to-day, reports Brianna Mac Kay of Dispatch Alerts.

Impact Farsi had his ankle stepped on that forced him to leave the match early during Saturday's win. This will leave his starting spot in jeopardy, with Max Arfsten the favorite to start at right midfield if he is ruled out. Farsi recorded four assists in 36 appearances in 2023, 27 of them coming as starts.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves match injured Farsi was forced off the pitch in the 51st minute of Saturday's 1-0 win over Atlanta due to an apparent ankle issue, per Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic of OneSoccer.

Impact Farsi saw a tough series of events leading up to his injury, as he was taken off in the season opener after drawing a penalty due to a tough tackle that caused the injury, just for the penalty kick to be saved seconds later. This could be a tough blow for the club, as he looked to be in line for a starting role again this season, but that may be put on hold after he was struggling to walk off the pitch with the ankle issue. He was replaced by Max Arfsten, but Marino Hinestroza will be his more likely replacement if Farsi does miss any more time.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract Farsi has agreed to a three year contract extension with Columbus Crew, with a club option for the 2028 season.

Impact Farsi had a great second season in MLS with Columbus that resulted in 27 starts in 36 appearances in 2023. He totaled four assists while logging in 50 crosses (eight accurate), 30 clearances and 34 tackles (25 won). The midfielder is set to remain in the starting XI at the defensive midfield, alongside Yaw Yeboah, Aidan Morris and Darlington Nagbe.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Massive Sophomore season Farsi made 36 appearances and provided four assists in 2023.

Impact Farsi's second season was one to remember, not the least due to the MLS Cup he won. The midfielder played a massive role and surpassing 2,500 minutes, while also getting involved on both sides of the ball. One of the most impressive feats for Farsi was finishing with just one yellow cards despite his 36 appearances.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up game winner Farsi had an assist while crossing three times inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Farsi set up Yaw Yeboah in the 62nd minute assisting the game winning goal for the Crew. The assist was the wing-back's fourth of the season, but his first in ten matches, as he led the Crew in both crosses and chances created in the win.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Farsi had one tackle (one won) and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute.

Impact Farsi created two chances Saturday, his sixth match this season with multiple. He also won one tackle and intercepted one pass in his full 90 minutes of action. He picked up a yellow card in the 81st minute as well, his first booking of the season.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Fire Farsi (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Farsi is straight back in the starting XI after avoiding an injury designation. The defender returns straight to the first team and will pick up right where he left off after missing just the single match.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids injury designation Farsi (knee) is not on the Columbus injury report for Saturday's trip to Chicago.

Impact Farsi is not on the injury report despite being a late scratch last time out. The defender will hope to make a return to the pitch with no injury designation. Max Arfsten got the start at right wing-back last time out but will likely return to the bench with Farsi available once more.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Farsi (undisclosed) was a late scratch ahead of Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Farsi picked up some sort of issue before the match and was a late scratch. Max Arften replaced Farsi at right wing-back and could see more playing time if Farsi's issue is deemed serious. When fit Farsi has started all but one match.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets credited with assist Farsi assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Farsi is a constant threat on the right side of the field, and one of his dangerous runs resulted in a perfect cross that set up a close-range finish from Jacen Russell-Rowe. Farsi can rack up stats on both sides of the ball, but he's been quite an offensive threat with three assists to his name so far.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in draw Farsi recorded three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Farsi created two chances and whipped in three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's loss. He also won his lone attempted tackle, intercepted one pass and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in draw Farsi registered one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New England Revolution.

Impact Farsi had a nice performance Saturday as he set new season highs in chances created (three) and crosses (six, one accurate). He also took one off-target shot, won three of his four attempted tackles, made one clearance and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Farsi assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus D.C. United.

Impact Farsi recorded his second assist of the season Saturday, as his cross found Christian Ramirez in the 47th minute for the 2-0 lead. It was one of two chances he created in the match, to go along with three crosses (two accurate). He also played well defensively in the clean sheet, as he won his lone attempted tackles and made two clearances in his 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records first assist of season Farsi assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 6-1 victory over Atlanta United.

Impact Farsi recorded his first assist of the season Saturday, as his pass found Jalen Russell-Rowe in the 68th minute to give Columbus the 5-0 lead. It was the only chance he created in the match, to go with one inaccurate cross, one interception and two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in win Farsi made two clearances and won three of four tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against D.C. United. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Farsi defended well in keeping a clean sheet against D.C. on Saturday, and he's now created two chances as the Crew's starter at right wing-back to begin the season as Steven Moreira has slid into the back-three.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season as backup Farsi subbed into Sunday's match against Orlando City in the 72nd minute, and he made a clearance, an interception and won one of two tackles in the 2-1 defeat.

Impact Farsi made seven appearances off the bench in his debut season in MLS after getting promoted from Columbus' reserve team in the summer, and he assisted a goal against the Red Bulls in October. The 22-year-old seems set to be the backup to Steven Moreira at right-back heading into 2023 as he has already overtaken Marlon Hairston in the depth chart.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew sign defender Mohamed Farsi from MLS NEXT Pro affiliate | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Columbus Crew have signed defender Mohamed Farsi from their MLS NEXT Pro team, Columbus Crew 2, through...

JULY 23, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM