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Columbus Crew exercise options for Steven Moreira, Jacen Russell-Rowe | MLSSoccer.com The Columbus Crew announced their year-end roster decisions on Wednesday, highlighted by the return of multiple key contributors ahead of th...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Option picked up Moreira will return to Columbus in 2026 after his contract option was picked up, Columbus announced.

Impact Moreira is set to return to Columbus in 2026 after his contract option was picked up. The defender is the most important piece of the defense and is a constant contributor. Moreira made 33 appearances (32 starts) last season and topped 2,700 minutes for the third time in four seasons.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in playoff loss Moreira generated one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Moreira recorded a season-high six crosses in Saturday's Game 3, but he failed to record an accurate cross and created just one chance in the loss. He did not do much on the defensive end of the pitch, only winning two duels through his 90 minutes. He finishes the season with one goal, two assists and three clean sheets across 33 appearances (32 starts).

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jules-Anthony Vilsaint scores for Toronto in 1-1 tie with Crew

Jules-Anthony Vilsaint scored his first goal of the season and Sean Johnson had six saves for Toronto FC in a 1-1 tie with the Columbus Crew

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet Sunday Moreira registered two tackles (two won), four clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 win against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Moreira kept his second clean sheet of the season Sunday, his first since March 2. He and his teammates held Philadelphia without even a shot on target, easily the squad's best defensive performance of the season. Individually Moreira won four duels, made four clearances, intercepted one pass and won two tackles through his full 90 minutes of action.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts versus Nashville Moreira (foot) is in the initial lineup for Wednesday's game versus Nashville.

Impact Moreira didn't miss any more action despite being forced off early in the previous meeting with Charlotte. The defender has yet to make more than three clearances in a single match this year but is averaging 63.9 accurate passes per contest when given at least 80 minutes on the pitch.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Tuesday Moreira (foot) is training fully after his early exit Saturday and should be an option for Wednesday's match against Nashville, according to manager Wilfried Nancy, per Brianna Mac...

Impact Moreira limped off the field Saturday but appears to have avoided any serious injury with his return to full training Tuesday. This should leave him as an option for Wednesday's contest, a quick turnaround for the defender. He is a regular starter, so this is good news, likely to return to a starting role immediately.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off with foot injury Moreira was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Chartlotte due to a foot injury, reports Brianna Mac Kay of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Moreira left the match in the 21st minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Malte Amundsen. Moreira's status for mid week action against Nashville is in doubt.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances vs Cincinnati Moreira had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Moreira created three chances Saturday, his most in a match this season. He also recorded a season-high four crosses and took one off-target shot on the attack. On the defensive end he won two duels, made one clearance and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Sunday's win Moreira scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win over St. Louis City SC.

Impact Moreira scored a goal just before halftime Sunday, a strike assisted by Max Arfsten that tied the match at 1-1. Moreira now has three goal contributions in four starts this season. He also played well on the defensive end as he intercepted one pass, made three clearances, blocked one shot and won two duels before he was subbed off in the 91st minute for Cesar Ruvalcaba.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Rossi and Steven Moreira score goals as Crew beats St. Louis 2-1

Diego Rossi scored in the 55th minute and Steven Moreira added a goal and Patrick Schulte had five saves to help the Columbus Crew beat St. Louis City 2-1 for their third win in a...

APRIL 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Assists in Saturday's win Moreira assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against CF Montreal.

Impact Moreira recorded an assist Saturday as he set up Jacen Russell-Rowe's goal in the 26th minute which took the 2-0 lead. It was the only chance he created in the match and it marked his second assist of the season. On the defensive end he intercepted one pass and made three clearances before he was subbed off in the 88th minute for Cesar Ruvalcaba.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson and Russell-Rowe each score a goal as Crew beats Montreal 2-1

Aziel “AZ” Jackson scored a goal in the 11th minute, Jacen Russell-Rowe added a goal and an assist and the Columbus Crew beat CF Montreal 2-1

APRIL 6, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench for Columbus Moreira (quadriceps) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with D.C United.

Impact Moreira has recovered from his quad injury and will start on the bench for Columbus. He started the first two MLS games of the season, totaling an assist with three clearances and four crosses.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew bring draw streak into matchup with D.C. United

The Columbus Crew take on D.C

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Training fully Moreira (quadriceps) was training fully Wednesday, accoridng to Brainna Mac Kay of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Moreira looks to be on track for his expected return after being announced out for 10 days around two weeks ago, as he was back in training Wednesday working fully with the rest of the group. This is solid news, as he should be set to return soon, possibly against D.C. on Saturday.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for ten days out Moreira (quadriceps) is set to miss 10 days with a quad injury, according to manager Wilfried Nancy.

Impact Moreira came off Tuesday with a quad injury and is now set for at least 10 days on the sideline. That means the absolute earliest he could return is a March 22 clash with NYC FC, though a March 29 clash with D.C. United is a more likely return date.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in opener Moreira assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Chicago Fire.

Impact Moreira started off the 2025 season well Saturday as he assisted Diego Rossi's header just before halftime to take the 3-2 lead. It was one of two chances he created in the match. On the defensive end he won one tackle, intercepted two passes and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crew's Steven Moreira voted MLS Defender of Year Steven Moreira of the Columbus Crew was named 2024 MLS Defender of the Year on Wednesday.The 30-year-old Cape Verde international had two go...

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Crew's Steven Moreira voted MLS Defender of Year Steven Moreira of the Columbus Crew was named 2024 MLS Defender of the Year on Wednesday.The 30-year-old Cape Verde international had two go...

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Columbus Crew's Steven Moreira named 2024 MLS Defender of the Year | MLSSoccer.com Steven Moreira has been named the 2024 MLS Defender of the Year, following his outstanding season for Columbus Crew.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Wins defender of the season Moreira ends the 2024 year making 25 starts in 29 appearances while winning MLS defender of the season.

Impact Moreira continues to be one of the league's top defender as he wins his first MLS defender of the season. He recorded two goals and three assists while totaling 46 clearances, 26 tackles with eight blocks and keeping four clean sheets. The defender will return for his second year of his two tear contract extension.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four clearances Moreira crossed twice inaccurately, blocked a shot, made a tackle and four clearances during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Moreira was a part of the Columbus back line that conceded once in the match ending with the second most clearances on the team. The start was Moreira's first since the opening match of October after missing three matches due to an ankle injury.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Red Bulls Moreira (ankle) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's game versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Moreira is available for the first time since Oct. 2 following a three-match absence, taking Malte Amundsen's (groin) place in the lineup. The fit-again player will look to improve his season averages of 4.3 balls recovered and 1.5 clearances per game.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Tuesday Moreira (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's match versus RBNY.

Impact Moreira is still dealing with an ankle injury as he is listed questionable again for Columbus. He's missed the last three games, missing three weeks of action for the side. Yevgen Cherberko will continue to start at center back alongside Sean Zawadzki and Rudy Camacho for game one of the MLS playoffs against the Red Bulls.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Jules-Anthony Vilsaint scores for Toronto in 1-1 tie with Crew

Diego Rossi and Steven Moreira score goals as Crew beats St. Louis 2-1

Jackson and Russell-Rowe each score a goal as Crew beats Montreal 2-1

Columbus Crew bring draw streak into matchup with D.C. United