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Nets against New England Revolution Moreira scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 win over New England Revolution.

Impact Moreira's error gifted New England Revolution their only goal of the game in the ninth minute, but he sufficiently recovered and netted Columbus' fifth goal of the game in the 80th minute assisted by Diego Rossi. This was Moreira's first goal since his goal against Portland in April.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists late goal Wednesday Moreira assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against CF Montreal.

Impact Moreira recorded his first assist of the season Wednesday as he set up Marino Hinestroza's goal in the 89th minute. He also recorded a secondary assist on Diego Rossi's goal in the 59th minute. He added a season-high three crosses and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer Saturday Moreira scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Portland Timbers.

Impact Moreira scored his first goal of the season Saturday, an outside the box strike in the 74th minute assisted by Aidan Morris that tied the match at 2-2. It marked just his second career MLS goal and his first since the 2022 campaign. He also recorded two crosses and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pens two-year extension Moreira signed a two-year extension with Columbus with an option for a third year.

Impact Moreira will be back with Columbus for 2024 and 2025 and has a team option for 2026. The defender was crucial to the 2023 MLS Cup success making 40 appearances and playing a ridiculous 3,500 minutes in the regular and post-season. Moreira has one of the most stable roles in the starting XI possible when fit and available.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Moreira assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against CF Montreal.

Impact Moreira finished 2023 on a positive note, with an assist to a goal scored by Cucho Hernandez. The center-back finished this year with three assists across 34 appearances, a slight downgrade from his five across 32 appearances in his equivalent.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Moreira recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Chicago Fire.

Impact Moreira did not record any defense statistics Wednesday but did help his team keep a clean sheet for the third time in the past six matches. He also created one chance for the seventh time in the past eight matches as he played the full 90 minutes versus Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in loss at Portland Moreira assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Portland Timbers.

Impact Moreira recorded his second assist of the season Saturday as he found Lucas Zelarayan in the 65th minute to tie the match at 2-2. It was the only chance he created in the match to go with one inaccurate cross and one tackle in his full 90 minutes of playing time.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Below average clearances Moreira had one tackle (zero won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus New York City FC.

Impact Moreira has started every match for the Crew at center back, but is not averaging many clearances with an average of just 1.5 per match with 27. He is playing in his third season on the team and has been able to maintain his starting role, despite averaging minimum stats per game.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup Moreira is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Orlando City F.C.

Impact Moreira is starting Saturday after coming off injured last match. This will be his 12th match in a row starting, totaling an assist with 20 clearances so far.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working towards return at weekend Moreira (undisclosed) is "progressing well" and is in contention to be an option for Saturday's clash against Orlando City, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the C...

Impact Moreira suffered an injury in the loss to Inter Miami at the end of April and his status is uncertain heading into the Orlando City match this weekend. Philip Quinton could replace him in the back-three if necessary.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Miami Moreira was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against Inter Miami in the 69th minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Moreira had played every minute of Columbus' MLS campaign prior to his injury on Saturday, but he'll have an extra week to recover before the next match against Orlando City on May 13. Philip Quinton could replace him in the back-three if necessary.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in four clearances Moreira generated two crosses (one accurate) and four clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win versus D.C. United.

Impact Moreira has played in every minute this season, totaling an assist, 17 clearances and six tackles (two won) in the first seven matches of the year. This ups his clearances a game to 2.4.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists versus Atlanta Moreira assisted once on one chance created in Saturday's 6-1 victory versus Atlanta United.

Impact Moreira recorded his first assist of the season Saturday, as his through ball in the 64th minute found Christian Ramirez for the 4-0 lead. It was the only chance he created in the match, to go with one attempted tackle and two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in win Moreira made three clearances, an interception and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 victory against D.C. United. He also recorded a secondary assist in the match.

Impact Moreira has slid over into central defense to begin the 2023 campaign in new manager Wilfried Nancy's system, as he's started alongside Milos Degenek and Philip Quinton in the back-three.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zelarayan scores twice to lead Crew over DC United 2-0

Lucas Zelarayán scored twice and Eloy Room posted a clean sheet as the Columbus Crew defeated D

MARCH 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Has quiet game in season finale Moreira completed 38 passes in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Orlando City.

Impact Moreira took over the starting right-back job from Marlon Hairston in his first full season in Columbus, keeping seven clean sheets in 32 appearances (all starts). His five assists were joint-fourth place in the league among defenders, and he also scored his first MLS goal against Cincinnati in August.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moreira's late goal helps Crew tie Cincinnati 2-2

Defender Steven Moreira scored a goal in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time and the Columbus Crew rallied for a 2-2 draw with FC Cincinnati

AUGUST 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Records assist Moreira logged one assist during a 2-1 loss Wednesday versus CF Montreal.

Impact Moreira sat out the Crew's July 23 game suspended. Fortunately for him, his suspension finished after their goalless draw versus New England that day. Moreira was the Crew's right-back again Wednesday and logged an assist to a goal by Lucas Zelarayan.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active in win Moreira created two chances off five crosses (one accurate) and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 2-0 win over Cincinnati. As a result of the yellow card, Moreira should be su...

Impact Moreira doesn't always make the biggest offensive impact but was more involved during Sunday's derby triumph. Where he has shown proficiency is picking up bookings, and a run of four yellow cards in his last six games is likely to result in suspension. Until his likely return for the July 30 match at Charlotte, Luis Diaz or Derrick Etienne could start for the usually reliable Moreira, who had featured in 19 of his team's 20 matches so far.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return at weekend Columbus manager Caleb Porter said Tuesday that he expects Moreira (groin) to be fit for Saturday's clash against NYCFC.

Impact Moreira missed last weekend's draw against the Revolution with an adductor injury, but he may be ready to return to the starting lineup by the New York City game on Saturday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against New England Moreira (groin) is listed as out for Saturday's clash against the Revolution.

Impact Moreira had to come out of last weekend's win over D.C. United in the first half after suffering an adductor injury that has now ruled him out of Saturday's game as well. Marlon Hairston replaced him at right back against D.C., but it is unclear at the moment how much game time Moreira might have to miss.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for weekend Moreira (groin) will be questionable for Saturday's clash against the Revolution, Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Moreira suffered an adductor strain against D.C. United last weekend, and he is still being evaluated for his availability against New England. Marlon Hairston could fill in for him at right back if necessary.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Moreira came off with a knock 17 minutes into Saturday's 3-0 win over D.C. United.

Impact Moreira was brought off the pitch after just 17 minutes during Saturday's win. The defender will hope to return to the starting XI in short order, though it's uncertain what this injury will look like. Moreira was replaced by Marlon Hairston who did little in the one-sided win.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against San Jose Moreira provided an assist in a 3-3 stalemate against San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday.

Impact Moreira had a decent outing for the visiting side. The 27-year-old provided an assist for the team's first goal in the match. Other than that, Moreira also made a solitary clearance.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates six chances in win Moreira made three clearances and created six chances in last weekend's 2-0 victory against Chicago. He also won three of three tackles in the match.

Impact Moreira was effective at right back for Columbus this season, grabbing two assists in seven MLS appearances (six starts) after just transferring from Toulouse in late August. He will likely be the starter in 2022 over 35-year-old Harrison Afful.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Zelarayan scores twice to lead Crew over DC United 2-0

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