MATCH RECAP: Columbus Crew 2, D.C. United 1 as Rossi, Herrera, Chambost and Arfsten star; head coach Wilfried Nancy Postgame Zoom

By Mariana Smithfield

Wilfried Nancy Crew head coach, laughing with the media (courtesy Crew Communications

 

Wilfried Nancy Crew head coach Postgame Zoom after 2-1 win at DC United 3 29 2025

 

Diego Rossi Crew forward, moves ball up field against DC United defender, March 29, 2025 (courtesy Crew Communications)

 

  • The Crew earned a 2-1 victory at D.C. United in Audi Field on Saturday, March 29.
    • The Black & Gold (3-0-3) are one of only two unbeaten MLS clubs (Inter Miami CF, 4-0-1) in 2025.
    • As of the end of 7:30 p.m. kickoffs, Columbus stands fourth in the Eastern Conference and fifth in the Supporters’ Shield race.
    • It is the third time in franchise history the Crew are unbeaten through six matches of a campaign (2010, 2020 and 2025).
    • Columbus is 2-0-1 in away matches this year. It’s the fourth time the Club is undefeated through its first three road contests (2-0-1 in 2003, 2014 and 2020). The Crew set a franchise record with nine away wins in 2024.
    • The Black & Gold have only allowed two away goals in MLS play this season. It’s tied for the third fewest in franchise history.
      • One allowed in 2018 and 2020
      • Two allowed in 2014 and 2025
    • With tonight’s two goals, the Crew have posted multiple goals in an MLS-best 44 regular season matches since 2023 (21 in 2023, 21 in 2024 and two in 2025).
    • The Crew extended their active unbeaten streak against D.C. United to eight matches (5-0-3). Tonight was the 81st meeting between the two MLS original clubs, with the Black & Gold leading the all-time series 35-32-14.
  • Forward Diego Rossi posted a brace (16th minute and 65th minute) in tonight’s contest.
    • It marked Rossi’s second multi-goal performance of 2025 (vs. Chicago Fire FC, Feb. 22) and third in the Black & Gold (at Orlando City SC, May 25, 2024).
    • Rossi leads the team with four goals this season. As of the conclusion of 7:30 p.m. kickoffs, he’s tied for fourth in the league for goals scored.
  • On Rossi’s first goal, Defender Andrés Herrera earned his first MLS assist. Midfielder Dylan Chambost also posted his second assist of 2025 and seventh in MLS regular season play.
  • Setting up Rossi’s second goal, Midfielder Max Arfsten tallied his first assist of the year and 11th career.
  • Captain and Midfielder Darlington Nagbe recorded his 147th regular season start for the Black & Gold. He is now tied with Pedro Santos for the 11th-most starts in Club annals.
  • Entering as substitutes, Midfielders Taha Habroune (84th) and Derrick Jones (90th) logged their first minutes of the 2025 regular season.
  • The Crew host CF Montréal at Lower.com Field on Saturday, April 5 [7:30 PM ET / MLS Season Pass on Apple TV / Alt 105.7 FM / iHeartRadio app (English); La Mega 103.1 FM, 107.1 FM / La Mega app (Spanish)].

 

Columbus Crew Starting XI at DC United, March 29, 2025 (courtesy Crew Communications)

 

Upcoming Match: Columbus Crew vs. CF Montreal

MLS Regular Season

Saturday, April 5 – 7:30 p.m. ET – Lower.com Field (Columbus, Ohio)

TV: Apple TV – MLS Season Pass

Columbus Crew Radio: Alt 105.7 FM (English); La Grande 102.5 FM (Spanish)

 

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