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Rossi scores go-ahead goal to boost Columbus Crew to 2-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps
Columbus Crew forward Diego Rossi controls the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Vancouver Whitecaps, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Diego Rossi's ninth goal of the season capped the scoring for both teams in the first half and the Columbus Crew beat the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 on Saturday. Columbus (8-3-7) won for the first time since May 3 when it beat Charlotte FC, 4-2. Vancouver fell to 10-2-5. It was the Whitecaps' first Major League Soccer loss since a 3-1 defeat against the Chicago Fire on March 22. That snapped the 'Caps club record 11-match MLS unbeaten run. Rossi scored the final goal in the 23rd minute as the Crew took advantage of a Vancouver turnover deep in its end. Dániel Gazdag stole a lazy Whitecaps pass and fed Rossi for a right-footed tap at the middle of the box. Ibrahim Aliyu scored his second goal as a member of the Crew just 68 seconds in for a 1-0 Columbus lead. Aliyu took a pass from Lassi Lappalainen at the centre of the box for the goal. It was the second-fastest regular-season goal in the Crew's history. J.C. Ngando scored his first goal for Whitecaps in the sixth minute from the middle outside the box off a pass from Mathias Laborda to level the score. The Crew reached the back of the net three times in the second half, but the apparent goals were wiped clean due to offside calls. Johnny Selemani and Rayan Elloumi from Whitecaps FC 2 (WFC2) both made their MLS debuts as second half substitutes, while Tristan Blackmon and Ranko Veselinović made their 100th career start together across all competitions for Whitecaps FC. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press
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NBC4 Digital Sports Roundtable: Scheffler takes Memorial, Ohio Stadium has new seats
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — On this week's edition of the NBC4 digital sports roundtable, NBC4 Digital Sports Reporter David DeGuzman is joined by NBC4 sports director Joe Nugent, NBC4 digital reporter Orri Benatar, and NBC4 Today anchor Matt Barnes to discuss the latest in central Ohio sports: Scottie Scheffler won a historic second straight Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village while Ben Griffin's breakout season continued. Ohio Stadium is getting premium with new VIP seating coming to the south end zone in 2026. Seven Columbus Crew players are off to play for their countries in the June international window and many have World Cup aspirations. Even though we're in June, Winter Olympics news has flowed in as the hockey groups have been drawn for Milan-Cortina 2026. NBC4's resident Indiana Pacers fan Matt Barnes previews the NBA Finals as Indiana looks for a maiden title against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to NBC4 WCMH-TV.
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5 days ago
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Former defender, technical director Brian Bliss returns to Columbus Crew
Former Crew defender and technical director Brian Bliss is returning to the team as academy director, the club announced on June 9. Bliss was a member of the Crew's inaugural team in 1996, playing over a season with Columbus before being traded to the New York Red Bulls (formerly the MetroStars). Eleven years after leaving Columbus, Bliss made his first return to the club as the technical director, a role he held for six seasons. Bliss served as interim head coach during his final two months with the Crew before moving on to the Chicago Fire at the end of the 2013 season. Advertisement "Obviously Brian has a wealth of experience," Crew technical director Marc Nicholls said. "And the fact that he was in Columbus, knows our city, knows our club is a real big bonus as well." Sep 14, 2013; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Columbus Crew head coach Brian Bliss before the match against the Montreal Impact at Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports Prior to coaching and eventual front office roles, Bliss accumulated 12 years playing professionally, including 33 appearances with the United States national team. Bliss' previous position before rejoining Columbus was Sporting Kansas City's director of player personnel. He took over the role in 2016 and left the team during the 2024 season. "Considering the fact that he's been a technical director and a director of player personnel, we think it's a testament to the club that he would be interested in a role like this," Nicholls said. "Part of the scope of the role now is dealing with young talent. ... He's somebody that understands the pathway inside and out, has lived it and can really focus on the details that comes with the development." Advertisement Dan Lock, who held the Crew's academy director role for two years before Bliss, will be the Crew academy head of coaching and individual development. bmackay@ @brimackay15 Get more Columbus Crew content by listening to our podcast This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew name Brian Bliss as academy director
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Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte sidelined multiple weeks with oblique injury
Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte is expected to sidelined two to six weeks with an oblique injury, according to coach Wilfried Nancy. Schulte was scratched from the Crew's starting lineup against Charlotte FC on May 24 after suffering the injury during pregame warmups. Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte speaks to teammates on May 3. On May 22, Schulte was named to the United States men's national team June roster. There has yet to be an update from the USMNT on Schulte's status for the upcoming camp. Advertisement Nicholas Hagen replaced Schulte in the lineup against Charlotte, and is confirmed by Nancy as Columbus' starting goalkeeper with Schulte unavailable. Steven Moreira participates in full training after leaving Charlotte game early Steven Moreira was the second player removed from the Crew's lineup at Charlotte due to injury, though the defender is expected to be available for the Nashville game on May 28. "He's going to train today," Nancy said on Tuesday, May 27. "So, he should be fine." After going down in the 18th minute, Moreira stayed on the field without any medical attention but Nancy took Moreira out two minutes later. Moreira entered the game dealing with a foot injury, leading to Nancy making the decision to pull Moreira to avoid worsening the issue. Advertisement bmackay@ @brimackay15 Get more Columbus Crew content by listening to our podcast This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Patrick Schulte out multiple weeks for Columbus Crew
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Columbus Crew sign midfielder Tristan Brown to homegrown contract
The Crew signed homegrown midfielder Tristan Brown to a three-year contract with team options for 2029 and 2030. "Tristan's signing is a proud moment for our entire club," Crew general manager Issa Tall said in a statement. "It's a reflection of his consistent effort since joining our academy, as well as our academy staff's dedication to developing players throughout our pathway." Advertisement Brown, who turned 17 in October, is the second-youngest player to sign a homegrown contract with the Crew. Ben Swanson was five months younger than Brown when given a homegrown deal in 2015. Mar 22, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Tristan Brown (44) kicks the ball during the second half against the New York City at Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images Brown made his MLS debut in March, entering the Crew's scoreless draw against New York City FC as a substitution in the 73rd minute. Brown joined the Crew's academy system in 2022 and started playing for the organization's MLS NEXT Pro team, Crew 2, in 2023. Brown appeared 29 games across three seasons with Crew 2, recording two goals and one assist. BLACK & GOLD: Sign up for for our weekly Crew newsletter here Advertisement Brown's signing brings the Crew's roster to 27 players. bmackay@ @brimackay15 Get more Columbus Crew content by listening to our podcast This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew sign Tristian Brown to homegrown contract
