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This year, construction on the Crew’s new state-of-art stadium was completed, the last piece marking the start of a new era for the club. "The idea is to have a progression," Nancy said. Striker Cucho Hernandez returned to full training with the Crew on Tuesday, as he recovers from a knee injury that has caused him to miss the last five games, so his return is drawing closer, but may not come quite yet. Hernandez is listed as questionable on the Crew's injury report for Saturday. "I think just being able to put together a complete performance, where you’re in control of the possession and the tempo and every aspect of the game is something we strive for." Yaw Yeboah (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left.
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Brandon Cambridge (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. "Steven is really important for us in terms of yes, his quality, but also the way he’s able to give confidence to his teammates," Nancy said. "I was not happy with the quality of the game. The quality of the game was not a good game. But the spirit and the desire to compete until the end and to stay calm when the environment is not easy, I was really, really pleased to see that."
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The Crew won, 4-2, in the last meeting on June 3, 2023, at Lower.com Field. Christian Ramirez opened the scoring in the fifth minute before adding a second just before the hour mark. Between those two goals, Max Arfsten and Cucho Hernández also added tallies to the scoreboard. Charlotte won the last meeting at Bank of America Stadium, 1-0, on Apr. 22, 2023. The Crew's first Concacaf Champions Cup game will be on the road March 6.
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In that way, Wednesday's game was also a breakthrough moment. Beating the Rapids at home doesn't look overly impressive on paper. The Rapids, after all, entered Wednesday's game in 13th place of 14 teams in the Western Conference.
Yet Monterrey struck first at Estadio BBVA, courtesy of a Yevhen Cheberko own goal (11') after Maxi Meza's chip over onrushing Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte caromed off the crossbar and in off the Ukrainian defender. But Columbus leveled on the final kick of the first half when Aidan Morris (45+4') picked off a restart by Monterrey goalkeeper Esteban Andrada and fired home the Crew’s first of three away goals. But when the Crew are struggling to generate offense, midfielder Lucas Zelarayán often shoulders the sole responsibility of getting his team going. As one of the best attacking midfielders in MLS, Zelarayán certainly has the ability and freedom to take control of the Crew's attack, but Nancy's offensive structure is more effective when a variety of players are sharing the ball. The Crew are intent on approaching each game the same way, so the plan won't change on the road in front of a big crowd at Bank of America Stadium.
2 – So far, so good for the Black & Gold, who sit second in the Eastern Conference with 10 points from the first four matches. Inter Miami CF is tied on points – but has played an extra game. The Crew have continued their liquid soccer from last season, playing above, around and through opponents. Columbus battered a strong New York Red Bulls side, 3-0, last weekend, and hopes to carry that momentum on the road in North Carolina.
Unbeaten across all competitions to start 2024, the Columbus Crew return to the road Saturday night when they face Eastern Conference foe Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium. Season Ticket Members and ticket-holders can donate ticket(s) if they can't make the match for a veteran, active military member, or any family members to attend. All entry to Bank of America events require mobile tickets.
It should be noted that this is the first time the Crew have had a full week to prepare for a road opponent since entering Matchday 2 at Minnesota United FC on March 2. With more time to prepare – and recover – it’ll be interesting to see head coach Wilfried Nancy’s starting lineup. Zelarayan, who had been named the 2020 MLS Newcomer of the Year, registered two goals and one assist against Seattle Sounders FC 3-0, also securing 2020 MLS Cup MVP honors.
Zawadzki's late header salvaged a point, but Nancy wasn't pleased with his team's performance in the game as a whole. Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Justin Meram (Charlotte FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán with a cross. Cucho Hernández (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán with a through ball.
Rather than play the ball off the bounce, which would have given Kahlina an opportunity to intercept it before Hernandez could touch it, Hernandez stuck out his foot to lob it over Kahlina's head. "I’m really pleased, first of all, with the intensity of the game," Crew coach Wilfried Nancy said. "The first half was really good. The second half also good. Not — we conceded these goals, but I really liked the intensity, knowing that we played Wednesday, knowing that this is the last game of this stretch."
The Crew regained control of the game from there, and while Charlotte kept the pressure on when they were able, the Crew's control of the ball prevented Charlotte from generating many dangerous looks. On the pitch, the team's first trophy came in 2002, when the Black & Gold won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The Crew's first MLS Cup trophy came in 2008 with the team also securing the Supporters' Shield that season led by Argentine midfielder Guillermo Barros Schelotto. The midfielder won the league's MVP award in 2008, and he wrapped things up that season by assisting on all three of the Crew's goals in their victory over the New York Red Bulls in the MLS Cup final.
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