Columbus Crew SC vs. New York City FC - News - May 20, 2026

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Kevin O'Toole - Ruled out after surgery O'Toole is sidelined for the time being following a procedure on his groin and abdomen, according to his club.

Impact O'Toole won't play at least until after the World Cup break while the exact severity of his problems remains unclear. The left-back was initially a consistent starter, and losing him hurts the team both defensively and offensively on the flank. He has already been absent since April 25, with Nicholas Cavallo absorbing his playing time.

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Maxi Moralez - Set for ACL surgery Moralez has sustained an ACL rupture in his left knee which will require surgery, leaving him out for upcoming months, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Moralez ended up facing the worst case scenario following a non-contact injury he picked up during a May 16 game versus Red Bull New York. This issue is likely to mark the end of the season for the veteran, who was tied as the league's second-best contributor of assists with six in 14 matches. At 39, the continuation of his career could also be in doubt following a serious injury, but for now the playmaker will begin to recover from surgery. His place in NYCFC's lineup may be covered by a more defensive-minded Andres Perea in future fixtures.

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Keaton Parks - Late scratch Wednesday Parks (groin) was a late withdrawal from the starting XI for Wednesday's US Open Cup defeat against Columbus due to injury, according to coach Pascal Jansen, per Scott Churchson of...

Impact Parks suffered a groin issue just before the kickoff Wednesday and no further details have been provided yet on the severity of the problem, leaving his availability for Saturday's clash against Nashville uncertain. Andres Perea or Aiden O'Neill (ankle) if fit are expected to take on larger roles in the midfield if Parks cannot be cleared in time, with the club set to assess his condition over the coming days before making a final call on his involvement at the weekend.

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Jamal Thiare - Returns to action in US Open Cup Thiare (lower leg) has returned to fitness after coming off the bench for 14 minutes in Wednesday's US Open Cup 1-0 victory over New York City FC.

Impact Thiare had been sidelined with a lower leg issue since one month but his appearance in the cup fixture is a clean bill of health heading into upcoming MLS fixture prior to the World Cup break. The forward has yet to find the net across 146 minutes of play this season and will look to build on his return to competitive action as the Columbus Crew push through the MLS campaign.

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