ICYMI MATCH RECAP: Columbus Crew 2, Nashville SC 0

By Mariana Smithfield

Darlington Nagbe settles ball down against Nashville SC – Columbus Crew – July 2, 2024 (courtesy Crew Communications)
  • Captain and Midfielder Darlington Nagbe sustained one foul, the 743rd sustained fouls of his career. He is three shy from matching Davy Arnaud (746) for the most MLS regular season fouls sustained in league history.

 

Patrick Schulte goalkeeper, readies for a goal kick against Nashville SC- Columbus Crew – July 2, 2024 (courtesy Crew Communications)
  • Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte registered his sixth shutout of the season across all competitions. It marks his 13th career MLS shutout and 16th across all competitions (two postseason, one Concacaf Champions Cup).

 

  • The Crew earned a 2-0 win against Nashville SC in tonight’s home match at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.
    • The Black & Gold have 36 points through their first 19 matches of the season, marking the second most in Club history (2010, 37 points, 11-4-4).
    • Over the last 30 home matches across all competitions, the Black & Gold have won 20 and only lost one contest, dating back to the 2023 season. The Crew have also only lost one of their past 21 MLS regular season home matches (14-1-6).
    • The Crew hold an unbeaten MLS record (8-0-2) when scoring first this year.
    • The Club has registered 31 multi-goal matches (21 in 2023, 10 in 2024) since 2023, the most in the league over that span.
    • Columbus has allowed a league-best 18 goals through 19 matches played, the third-fewest goals allowed by the Crew though 19 matches in Club history.
    • The Crew recorded a 57.6 percentage of possession in tonight’s match, the 17th consecutive MLS match with more possession than their opponent.
    • The Black & Gold earned a season-high nine corners tonight.

 

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