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Associated Press
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Nashville takes on the Columbus Crew in non-conference action
Columbus Crew (11-3-8, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Nashville SC (12-5-5, second in the Western Conference) Nashville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nashville SC +102, Columbus +238, Draw +263; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Nashville hosts the Columbus Crew in a non-conference matchup. Nashville is 7-1-3 at home. Nashville has scored 38 goals while allowing 25 for a +13 goal differential. The Crew are 4-2-4 on the road. The Crew rank seventh in the league with 38 goals led by Diego Rossi with 11. Wednesday's game is the second time these teams square off this season. The last meeting finished tied 2-2. TOP PERFORMERS: Sam Surridge has scored 15 goals with two assists for Nashville. Hany Mukhtar has five goals and three assists over the last 10 games. Rossi has 11 goals and three assists for the Crew. Jacen Russell-Rowe has scored three goals over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Nashville: 6-1-3, averaging 1.6 goals, 4.2 shots on goal and 4.5 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.0 goal per game. Crew: 4-2-4, averaging 1.8 goals, 4.4 shots on goal and 4.6 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.7 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Nashville: Maximus Ekk (injured), Tate Schmitt (injured), Taylor Washington (injured), Tyler Boyd (injured). Crew: Malte Amundsen (injured), Nicholas Hagen Godoy (injured), Rudy Camacho (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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3 days ago
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Why Crew's Wilfried Nancy agreed to end game vs Sounders after Stefan Frei's injury
The Crew's 1-1 draw against the Seattle Sounders ended with a frightening scene: Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei was taken off the field in an ambulance, leading both coaches to decide to end the game prematurely. More than seven minutes into stoppage time, the Crew took a free kick from outside the Sounders' box. As multiple Crew and Sounders players, including Frei, attempted to make a play on the ball near the Sounders' goal, Crew midfielder Amar Sejdic's knee collided with Frei's head. Advertisement More Columbus Crew: Columbus Crew 3-game winning streak snapped with draw vs Seattle Sounders: Replay Frei went to the ground. Sounders players immediately indicated the 39-year-old needed medical attention. After being helped by medical staff for more than five minutes, an ambulance was brought out at Lumen Field. Medics gather around Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper Stefan Frei. Given that the previous play had ended with the Crew being awarded a corner kick, the game was technically supposed to continue despite passing the announced seven minutes of stoppage time. Crew coach Wilfried Nancy and Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer agreed the severity of Frei's injury warranted the game ending there. "When we see that, football is not important," Nancy said. "I asked what happened because I didn't see. After that, I told them that I am ready to stop the game because this is not important, that's it." Advertisement Following the game, Schmetzer stated Frei was being evaluated for a head and neck injury but was alert while leaving the field. Frei himself later posted on social media that he was "still trying to figure out what happened at the end of the game." He added he was "back home resting." The draw marked the end of the Crew's three-game winning streak. Forward Diego Rossi recorded the Crew's lone goal in the 27th minute, and Sounders midfielder Paul Rothrock evened the score two minutes before the end of first-half regulation. Diego Rossi continues to lead Columbus Crew in offensive production Rossi was making a run on the right side of the Sounders' box toward the goalpost when forward Ibrahim Aliyu launched a cross in his direction. Getting the ball with Frei slightly out of position, Rossi converted the pass into his team-leading 10th goal of the regular season. Crew forward Diego Rossi, here passing the ball against the Sounders July 6, leads Columbus with 10 goals. Rossi has been counted on to take over offensively since striker Cucho Hernandez transferred to La Liga's Real Betis during the offseason, and while the 27-year-old Rossi does lead the team, he has hit occasional dry spells. Advertisement "This is about trust and being patient," Nancy said. "He didn't train well, I would say, this week because he had a bit of pain somewhere. After that, he told me that he was ready to go. To be honest, my plan was to play him only 45 minutes, but he felt good. The goal that he scored ... if he doesn't score here, we have an issue." Rossi ranks in the top 15 for scoring in MLS. BLACK & GOLD: Sign up for our weekly Columbus Crew newsletter Columbus Crew failed to capitalize on Seattle Sounders being down to 10 players Prior to the final free kick, the Crew had five minutes in which Seattle was down a player. Defender Kalani Kossa-Rienzi had been shown his second yellow card, ejecting him from the matchup. Advertisement The Crew controlled the possession by over 82% when Seattle had only ten players on the field, but Columbus struggled to create any solid scoring opportunities, recording just one shot during that span. Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei made two saves against the Crew before an ambulance took him off the field with a head/neck injury. "They made some changes and brought some speed on the field," Crew midfielder Darlington Nagbe said. "So, I think we were maybe cautious of that. I think we could have pushed a little bit more to get more numbers in the box. It's just the weird balance of getting the point on the road versus potentially losing the game." Seattle Sounders' turf field impacts Columbus Crew's approach to matchup For the first time since facing Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on May 24, the Crew were playing on a turf field rather than grass. Crew goalkeeper Evan Bush described the turf in Seattle as being like "playing on sand." Seattle has one of the six turf fields in MLS, but the stadium switched to grass to host FIFA Club World Cup games last month. Crew players hoped in vain that the field would remain grass for their matchup. Advertisement "Those little things on grass fields you get used to are a little bit more difficult for the teams that don't play on turf regularly." Crew goalkeeper Evan Bush said. "I think we dealt with it pretty well for the most part. This turf also was a little bit softer and a little bit thicker with the rubber in it. A lot of guys had some lower leg, calf, type of stuff because that explosion out of it. It's almost like you're playing on sand at times." The Crew go back on the road for a Hell is Real rivalry matchup against FC Cincinnati on July 12. bmackay@ @brimackay15 This story was updated with new information. Advertisement Get more Columbus Crew content by listening to our podcast This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew-Seattle Sounders game called after Stefan Frei injury
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5 days ago
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'This game means a little bit more.' Hell is Real history, series record, top moments
FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan had strong words for the tight scheduling of the first edition of the Hell is Real derby in May, which ended in a 1-1 draw at Field in Columbus. One of the fiercest rivalries in the MLS was at the end of a three-match week for both FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew. Advertisement "It makes no sense," Noonan said of the lack of build up for the rivalry. "Guys give everything, but you'd like to have it on a full week where maybe it's even more intense." There's no shortage of sizzle this time around between the two in-state rivals for a buzz-worthy matchup between two of the top teams in the MLS. Both teams last played over the Holiday weekend heading into the showdown at TQL Stadium on Saturday, July 12. Ohio's Hell is Real billboard Preview: FC Cincinnati hosts Columbus Crew in Hell is Real derby "I wouldn't call it more juice, because I think our guys train hard every day with the right approach to each opponent, but everybody knows that his game means a little bit more to everybody involved," Noonan said. "The fans typically help define what that feels like. I'll speak to our environment at TQL, those games feel different, and it's fun to be a part of." Advertisement With the stakes as high as they are on Saturday, the atmosphere should be top notch for a marquee meeting between two Supporters' Shield contenders who haven't lost since May. More: FC Cincinnati GM Chris Albright focusing on 'opportunity now' ahead of transfer window FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew: Hell is Real history It's a newer rivalry in the MLS, but one of the most ferocious, as well, with the success of both FC Cincinnati and Columbus over recent years. Columbus holds a 7-4-6 all-time advantage in the rivalry, which began in 2017. However, it's been a tight series that has seen three draws, and both sides win twice over the last seven meetings. The Hell is Real sign in The Bailey in 2017. Saturday is the 18th edition of the rivalry and 16th during MLS regular season play. Advertisement A home victory for the Orange and Blue would mean taking four of six points from Columbus for the second consecutive year. Top moments in Hell is Real history 2017: FC Cincinnati upsets Columbus in U.S. Open Cup In the biggest win in FC Cincinnati's early history, the Orange and Blue upset Columbus, 1-0, in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup in front of 30,160 fans at Nippert Stadium in June 2017. FC Cincinnati's Danni Konig (11) and Djiby Fall (9) celebrate Fall's go-ahead goal in the second half of the US Open Cup soccer match between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew at at Nippert Stadium on June 14, 2017. In the first-ever meeting between the two clubs, Djiby Fall's 65th-minute header and five saves from goalkeeper Mitch Hildebrandt was enough for FC Cincinnati to pull out the massive upset of its MLS opponent. Advertisement 2020: FC Cincinnati's first MLS win over Columbus Back at Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati native (Lakota West High School, Xavier University) Nick Hagglund's header in the 49th minute lifted FC Cincinnati to its first win over Columbus as an MLS club. Hagglund even added an "Ickey Shuffle" to his celebration. FC Cincinnati defender Nick Hagglund (14), center, FC Cincinnati midfielder Haris Medunjanin (6) and FC Cincinnati defender Tom Pettersson (3) celebrate after FC Cincinnati defeated Columbus Crew 2-1 in the MLS match on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, in Cincinnati. Columbus had taken two of the three previous Hell is Real matches of the 2020 season before the Orange and Blue defended its home turf. It was the final Hell is Real derby at Nippert Stadium, too, as the two rivals would battle to a 2-2 draw at TQL Stadium nine months later. 2023: Columbus Crew stun FC Cincinnati with conference final comeback FC Cincinnati's last loss in the rivalry stung the most. FC Cincinnati was one half away from advancing to the MLS Cup Final in Dec. 2023 after taking a 2-0 lead into the break. Columbus forward Christian Ramirez (17) capped off a comeback win for the Crew in the 2023 Eastern Conference final over FC Cincinnati with a goal in the 115th minute. However, Columbus mounted a stunning comeback with three unanswered goals to win the Eastern Conference. Diego Rossi tied it 2-2 late in regulation with FC Cincinnati just a few minutes from closing it out. In the 115th minute, Christian Ramirez capped the comeback with a header that ended FC Cincinnati's dream season. Advertisement One week later, Columbus beat LAFC to win the MLS Cup. 2024: FC Cincinnati gets 1st road Hell is Real victory Between 2020-2023, FC Cincinnati dropped four straight road matches against Columbus. In that stretch, they were shut out three times and outscored overall, 11-2. Kevin Kelsy's (19) goal in the 74th minute snapped FC Cincinnati's scoreless drought in Columbus that stretched back to Aug. 2021. FC Cincinnati would win, 2-1, for its first road Hell is Real victory. In the first meeting since the conference final loss, FC Cincinnati snapped the Crew's 27-match unbeaten run at home behind goals from Kevin Kelsy and Luciano Acosta over a two-minute stretch in the second half. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew: Hell is Real history, record
Associated Press
5 days ago
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- Associated Press
Cincinnati looks to extend win streak in matchup with the Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew (10-3-8, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. FC Cincinnati (13-5-3, first in the Eastern Conference) Cincinnati; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: FC Cincinnati +115, Columbus +194, Draw +279; over/under is 3.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Cincinnati heads into a matchup with the Columbus Crew as winners of four consecutive games. Cincinnati is 10-5-2 in conference matchups. Cincinnati ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference giving up only 27 goals. The Crew are 7-3-4 against Eastern Conference opponents. The Crew rank fifth in the Eastern Conference with 34 goals led by Diego Rossi with 10. Saturday's game is the second time these teams square off this season. The last meeting ended tied 1-1. TOP PERFORMERS: Kevin Denkey has scored 12 goals and added one assist for Cincinnati. Evander has six goals and five assists over the past 10 games. Rossi has scored 10 goals and added three assists for the Crew. Lassi Lappalainen has two assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cincinnati: 6-2-2, averaging 1.8 goals, 5.7 shots on goal and 4.9 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.4 goals per game. Crew: 3-2-5, averaging 1.6 goals, 4.3 shots on goal and 4.7 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.7 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Cincinnati: Gilberto Flores (injured), Obinna Nwobodo (injured), Miles Robinson (injured), Teenage Hadebe (injured), Sergio Santos (injured), Nick Hagglund (injured), Yuya Kubo (injured). Crew: Patrick Schulte (injured), Malte Amundsen (injured), Nicholas Hagen Godoy (injured), Rudy Camacho (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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08-07-2025
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Stefan Frei Injury Update- First Words Revealed After Horrible Head Crash
Stefan Frei Injury Update- First Words Revealed After Horrible Head Crash originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Seattle Sounders fans were distraught after their home MLS game against the Columbus Crew, as goalkeeper Stefan Frei suffered a head and neck injury. Advertisement The worrying scenes led to the end of the game as the head coaches for both teams told the referee to end the game. The referee was set to continue the game, but Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer wanted the game to end after the injury. Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy agreed to end the game, and the referee blew the final whistle. An ambulance eventually drove onto the field to help Stefan Frei off the field, and he was alert when being transferred into the ambulance. Schmetzer spoke after the game and mentioned that Frei was feeling better. The Swiss keeper and the captain of the Seattle Sounders has finally given his first message to the worried fans after the injury he suffered. All signs suggest that he is fine and is expected to return soon. Advertisement Stefan Frei's message to the fans Stefan Frei sent a message to the fans and the people who wrote kind words on his social media pages. The goalkeeper thanked the medical staff who helped him recover quickly. Stefan Frei: "Still trying to figure out what happened at the end of the game, but I'm incredibly grateful to all the staff that looked after me and happy to be back home resting now. What resonates is all the messages, calls, and love I've received from so many of you. Thank you — truly.... It means more than I can put into words. I feel the support, and I'm thankful for every single one of you." Reports surrounding the Seattle Sounders suggest that Frei is already home recovering from the injury after spending time at the hospital. Seattle Sounders will inform of the extent of the injury the captain suffered. Schmetzer thanks Wilfried Nancy After the game, Schmetzer thanked Columbus Crew manager Wilfried Nancy for agreeing to end the game for the safety of Stefan Frei. Schmetzer held back tears as he thanked the French coach, as the gesture was appreciated greatly. Advertisement The game was tied 1-1 at the moment of the injury and was minutes away from finishing. Brian Schmetzer: "I appreciate what he (Nancy) did, because the ref wasn't going to stop the game. And everybody knew the game should have been stopped. So good on him (Nancy), so thank you, Wilfred." Seattle Sounders' next MLS game is against Sporting KC in Kansas City. The Sounders have four MLS games after last night and one Leagues Cup game at the end of the month against Mexican side Cruz Azul. Related: Devastating Jamal Musiala Injury Left Everyone Teary-Eyed: What Happened To Bayern Munich Star? This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
