Posts by Stuart Mason
D.C. United’s Kevin Paredes among MLS’ 2021 Rising Stars; team plays at Columbus Crew tonight
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS KEVIN PAREDES, DC UNITED MIDFIELDER, 18 YEARS OLD Career Paredes played his first professional match with Loudoun United FC on September 25, 2019, subbing in the 68th minute of the team’s 4-1 win over the Swope Park Rangers. On January 17, 2020, Paredes signed with Loudoun’s parent club D.C. United and became the club’s 14th Homegrown Player…
Read MoreColumbus Crew has four crucial home games this month
Sunday, Aug 1, 2021 One month from now, the Crew’s lopsided loss on Friday night will resemble a thunderstorm inside a coffee cup rather than a result that causes serious concerns. Entering that match six games unbeaten, the Black & Gold had their first real setback, they acknowledged it and said they’d move forward. So, what…
Read MoreColumbus Crew Matchday Guide for Fans: Here’s what to expect
Tuesday, Aug 3, 2021 The Crew returns home on August 4 vs. D.C. United! There’s a lot happening on Wednesday, including a game next door at Huntington Park, so be sure to arrive early and review the below information. Prior to Arrival Be sure to arrive early to take in the unique experience at Lower.com…
Read MoreColumbus Crew announces midfielder Artur undergoes successful sports hernia surgery
Monday, Aug 2, 2021 COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew on Monday announced that midfielder Artur underwent successful sports hernia repair surgery to address ongoing issues related to a previously diagnosed sports hernia. The procedure was performed by Dr. Richard Cattey on Wednesday at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Mequon, Wisconsin. Artur is expected to be sidelined for…
Read MoreColumbus Crew looking for a rebound performance after NY City FC debacle; hosts D.C. United Wednesday night
The Crew topped D.C. United 3-1 earlier this season in the clubs’ initial meeting at Historic Crew Stadium. Now, the two MLS originals meet again, this time at Lower.com Field, for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on Bally Sports Ohio & 97.1 FM The Fan. D.C. United has won only one of its last 13…
Read MoreNHL Draft Feature: Simon Edvinsson, defenseman for Frolunda, Sweden Jr; #2 International Skater; picked 6th overall by Detroit Red Wings
Simon Edvinsson has what a team wants in a defenseman, 6’5, 207 and he can skate. He is the number 2 International Skater and was ranked number 3 by the International Scouting Services. The 18-year-old, who says he always liked former Hall of Famer, Detroit Red Wings defenseman and longtime captain, Niklas Lidstrom, who is…
Read MoreColumbus Crew runs into a buzzsaw at New York City FC 4-1; 6-game unbeaten streak ends
A high-powered attacking performance from New York City FC saw the hosts snap Columbus Crew’s six-match unbeaten streak following a 4-1 defeat for the Black & Gold at Yankee Stadium on Friday evening. NYCFC opened up the scoring 14 minutes into the match off the head of Valentin Castellanos, who found the back of the…
Read MoreMATCH PREVIEW: COLUMBUS CREW TRAVELS TO THE BRONX TO FACE NEW YORK CITY FC FRIDAY NIGHT
July 29, 2021 The Crew head to Yankee Stadium riding a six-match unbeaten streak, hold a three-match win streak against New York City since 2020 regular season COLUMBUS — Columbus Crew (6-3-6, 24 points) continues its two-match road stretch as it travels to face New York City FC (7-5-2, 23 points) at Yankee Stadium tomorrow, Friday, July 30 [7:30…
Read MoreColumbus Blue Jackets News: FORWARD BRENDAN GAUNCE SIGNED TO ONE-YEAR, TWO-WAY NHL/AHL CONTRACT FOR 2021-22 SEASON
JULY 30, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Brendan Gaunce to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2021-22 season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Gaunce, 27, has registered six goals and 10 assists for 16 points with 47 penalty minutes in…
Read MoreBlue Jackets continue to shape 2021-22 roster; signs defenseman Mikko Lehtonen to a 1-year contract
JULY 30, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Mikko Lehtonen to a one-year contract for the 2021-22 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Lehtonen, 27, made his NHL debut in 2020-21, finishing with six assists, eight penalty minutes and 33 shots on…
Read MoreColumbus Crew News: Looking for 3-game sweep of New York City; tonight’s match at 7:30 pm
Thursday, Jul 29, 2021 The Crew is two-for-two in 2021 against New York City FC and will look to continue that winning streak on Friday night from Yankee Stadium, as the Black & Gold kickoff against NYCFC at 7:30 p.m. ET on Bally Sports Ohio & 97.1 FM The Fan. Technically, Columbus has won the…
Read MoreNew York City FC News: Keys to the Match to Third Matchup with Columbus Crew
Thursday, Jul 29, 2021 New York City FC are spending Friday night under the lights as they take on Columbus Crew at Yankee Stadium. Here’s the Keys to the Match, presented by Tri-State Ford… Third Time Lucky New York City FC are facing Columbus Crew for the third time this season, and it’s not unfair…
Read MoreNew York City FC News: Injury Report for Friday Night vs. Crew
Thursday, Jul 29, 2021 New York City FC are in the Bronx this Friday night for a meeting with Columbus Crew. Head Coach Ronny Deila will be without four players for the meeting with Caleb Porter’s side. Brazilian forward Héber remains absent as he continues his recovery from the knee injury he suffered last year.…
Read MoreNew City FC Match Notes: Defending MLS champion Crew invades Yankee Stadium tonight
MLS Regular Season 2021New York City FC vs Columbus CrewFriday, July 30, 20217:30 p.m. ETYankee Stadium – Bronx, NY TV USA: YES Network / YES APPCommentary: Joe Tolleson/ Ian JoyRadio English: TuneIn; NYCFC.com/radioCommentary: Glenn Crooks / Matt LawrenceRadio Spanish: TuneIn; NYCFC.com/radioCommentary: Roberto Abramowitz/Ariel Judas Referee: Alan KellyAR1: Matthew NelsonAR2: Gjovalin Bori4th Official: Elton GarciaVAR: Jose…
Read MoreColumbus Crew travels to The Bronx for match against New York City FC
(PHOTOS BY OSVALDO FIGUEROA, JR.) NEW YORK CITY FC vs. COLUMBUS CREWYANKEE STADIUM, Bronx, N.Y. Friday, July 30, 2021 (Week 16, MLS Game #203)7:30 p.m. ET (YES; Bally Sports OH) 2021 SEASON RECORDS GP W-L-T PTS GF GANYCFC 14 7-5-2 23 26 15at home 8 5-2-1 16 18 7Crew 15 6-3-6 24 16 12on road…
Read MoreColumbus Blue Jackets News: ALL-STAR DEFENSEMAN ZACH WERENSKI SIGNS SIX-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION THROUGH 2027-28 SEASON
JULY 29, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Zach Werenski to a six-year, $57.5 million contract extension through the 2027-28 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced Thursday night. Werenski, 24, has registered 65 goals and 124 assists for 189 points with 71 penalty minutes…
Read MoreNHL 2021 Draft Feature: Luke Hughes, defenseman picked by New Jersey Devils, 4th overall selection; #4 North American Skater
The hockey-playing Hughes Brothers just made history in the recent NHL Draft. Jack, a center, was chosen first overall by the Devils in 2019, earning the honor of being the first Jewish player ever being drafted #1. in 2018, his oldest brother Quinn was taken by the Vancouver Canucks with the seventh pick. Enter the 2021…
Read MoreColumbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN NEWLY ACQUIRED DEFENSEMAN JAKE BEAN TO THREE-YEAR CONTRACT THROUGH 2023-24 SEASON
JULY 29, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Jake Bean to a three-year, $7 million contract through the 2023-24 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Bean was acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a second-round pick, 44th overall, in the 2021 NHL…
Read MoreColumbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN CENTER ALEXANDRE TEXIER TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT THROUGH 2022-23
JULY 28, 2021 Forward set career highs in assists, points, shots and games played in 2020-21 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Alexandre Texier to a two-year, $3.05 million contract through the 2022-23 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Texier, 21, has registered 11…
Read MoreColumbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN FORWARD BOONE JENNER TO FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION THROUGH 2025-26
JULY 28, 2021 Jenner, an alternate captain for the club since 2015, ranks among CBJ career leaders in several statistical categories COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Boone Jenner to a four-year, $15 million contract extension that will keep him with the club through the 2025-26 National Hockey League season, club General…
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