Could 24, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Columbus Crew ahead Diego Rossi (10) waits for a nook throughout the second half at Financial institution of America Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Scott Kinser-Imagn Pictures Surging Nashville SC are getting even stronger heading into their match on the Columbus Crew on Wednesday.
Already boasting 4 wins and two ties of their previous six MLS matches, Nashville (8-4-3, 27 factors) welcomed again standout defender Walker Zimmerman for the ultimate 17 minutes throughout its 2-1 win over Toronto FC on Saturday.
The 2-time MLS Defender of the Yr (2020, 2021) sustained a concussion in opposition to Charlotte FC on April 5.
“He is your group captain so it is an uplift for everyone,” Nashville coach B.J. Callaghan mentioned. “Despite the fact that he hasn’t been on the sphere, he is been within the facility. His presence is all the time there. His management has all the time been there, however yeah, when he steps again on the sphere the group will get a raise.”
The Crew (7-2-6, 27 factors) are the group going through well being considerations now.
Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte, who was named to the 27-player U.S. nationwide group roster for June friendlies in opposition to Turkey and Switzerland, suffered an indirect damage warming up earlier than the match at Charlotte on Saturday. Crew coach Wilfried Nancy mentioned Tuesday that he’ll miss two to 6 weeks.
Backup Nicholas Hagen made eight saves within the 3-2 defeat.
On a constructive notice, 2024 MLS Defender of the Yr Steven Moreira must be obtainable after leaving the Charlotte match early with a foot damage.
The Crew are winless up to now 4 matches (0-1-3) and proved susceptible on the counter in opposition to Charlotte. It is a part of their high-risk, high-reward assault.
“I feel that is a consequence of pushing the sport and attempting to be on the entrance foot on a regular basis, which is constructive, which is why we have been a profitable group,” Crew midfielder Darlington Nagbe mentioned.
Callaghan is uncertain if Zimmerman will get the beginning Wednesday. Nashville has allowed solely six targets up to now six matches.
“I’ve some very powerful selections,” Callaghan mentioned. “The middle backs have been taking part in very nicely. The backline has been taking part in rather well. We’ll see how everyone recovers and put one of the best group on the market in opposition to Columbus.”
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