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Comes off injured against Charlotte Sands was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against Charlotte FC in the 11th minute after suffering an injury. He was seen on crutches after the game, and manager Wilfried Nancy told...

Impact Sands has started six consecutive games at left wing-back for Columbus, but he had to sub off early on Saturday and may be sidelined for a few matches now with this injury. Yaw Yeboah could fill in at the position for the time being.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus beats DC United 2-0 for third straight victory

Lucas Zelarayán scored on a first-half penalty kick, Christian Ramírez added a goal after halftime and the Columbus Crew blanked D

APRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Assists in win Sands assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 6-1 win over Atlanta United.

Impact Sands recorded his first assist of the season Saturday, as his pass found Max Arfsten in the box in the 91st minute to give Columbus a 6-1 lead. It was one of two chances he created in the match, to go with one off-target shot and three crosses (one accurate) in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting XI Sands (back) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with RBNY.

Impact Sands is back in the starting XI as he makes his way back from a back injury. The defender returns to the first team for the first match since subbing off in the season opener against Philadelphia. Sands managed just a single cross in that match.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to squad Sands (back) is "getting closer" to making his return, and Columbus manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch on Wednesday that he's hopeful about Sands'...

Impact Sands has missed the Crew's last two games since suffering a back injury in the season opener, but it's possible he could return to the squad to face New York on Saturday, as he's listed as questionable in the availability report. Yaw Yeboah has replaced him at left wing-back for the time being.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Toronto Sands (back) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against Toronto FC, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch on Thursday.

Impact Sands missed last weekend's win over D.C. United with back spasms, and while he's making progress with his recovery, Nancy confirmed that he's not quite ready for Saturday. Yaw Yeboah could continue at left wing-back in his place.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against D.C. Sands (back) was not in the Crew's match day squad for Saturday's victory against D.C. United.

Impact Sands missed Saturday's game due to back spams, with Yaw Yeboah taking his starting place at left wing-back ahead of Luis Diaz. Sands' next opportunity to return will be against Toronto FC next weekend.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against D.C United Sands (back) is in doubt for Saturday's match against D.C. United, reports Ty Fisher of Massive Report.

Impact Sands did not participate in training earlier in the week due to back spasms and is questionable for Saturday. He played just one full half against the Union Saturday and completed just one tackle. Luis Diaz will probably get his first start of the season, with Sands likely be available off the bench if healthy.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in training Sands did not participate in training with Nashville on Thursday, according to Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Sands is not listed in the Crew's injury report for Saturday's clash against D.C. United, so he is still expected to be available for the game despite not participating in training. He started last weekend's season opener against Philadelphia at left wing-back and played the first half before Luis Diaz replaced him in the eventual 4-1 defeat.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season on bench Sands was an unused substitute in Sunday's defeat against Orlando City.

Impact Sands kept one clean sheet and recorded an assist across 12 appearances (five starts) in his rookie season in MLS coming out of Georgetown University. The 22-year-old was definitively the backup option to Pedro Santos at left-back for the Crew.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Sands logged one assist during a 2-2 draw against Atlanta United on Sunday.

Impact Sands logged his first assist of the 2022 MLS season. But considering his most previous appearance was on June 29, fantasy managers should expect him to be a valued option unless his fellow center-back counterparts are unavailable or require rest.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew play the Philadelphia Union in conference play

The Columbus Crew play the Philadelphia Union in Eastern Conference action

JULY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Toronto hosts the Columbus Crew in conference play

Toronto and the Columbus Crew meet in conference action

JUNE 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Plays 29 minutes Sands logged one clearance across 29 minutes during a 0-0 draw Saturday against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Across the Crew's last four league games played, Sands logged three appearances. He replaced Pedro Santos twice. Crew manager Caleb Porter's usage of Sands indicates the latter could be a backup left-back. However, Santos remains their best defender.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Sands (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Sands is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake after returning from a knee injury. The defender isn't a major part of the starting XI and consistently finds himself behind Pedro Santos in the pecking order.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be option Saturday Sands is listed as questionable with a knee injury in the Crew's injury report for Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC.

Impact Sands filled in at left back when Pedro Santos went down with a hamstring injury just before the international break, but now he's dealing with a knee injury of his own. Sands could continue to fill in for Santos on Saturday if he's fit enough, or Jake Morris could play as well.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Columbus Crew play the Philadelphia Union in conference play

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