Crew ties DC United 1-1 as Defender Will Sands gets first start of season

By Mariana Smithfield

Will Sands, Columbus Crew defender beats defender to ball, against DC United, April 6, 2024 (courtesy Crew Communications)

 

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Match Notes:

  • The Crew earned a 1-1 draw against D.C. United in tonight’s home match at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.
    • Columbus has scored at least one goal in 23 of its past 24 matches across all competitions, netting 45 goals in the stretch.
    • With tonight’s victory over D.C. United, the Crew have extended their home unbeaten streak to 16 regular season matches, the second-longest streak in club history (22 games from 2008-09).
    • Following tonight’s tie, the Crew are unbeaten against D.C. United in their last five meetings, registering 13 goals in the span.
Will Sands, Columbus Crew defender in pursuit of ball, April 7, 2024 against DC United (courtesy Crew Communications)
  • Defender Will Sands started his first match since sustaining a season-ending injury on April 22, 2023. It was the 13th start of his MLS career.
    • Tonight, Sands recorded 45 minutes played, 18 accurate passes completed (95 percent passing accuracy), and 29 touches.

 

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