So far in 2022, the Columbus Crew has scored nine goals, had multi-goal matches in each of the team’s first three games and the offense is firing at a clip not seen in Crew history. Against Toronto FC, the Black & Gold put two strikes past Alex Bono with an amazing line drive goal by Lucas Zelarayan and winger Derrick Etienne Jr. adding his second of the season for the game winner.
Defensively, Columbus has given up four goals in three matches, but none in the run of play. Outside of four set pieces, the newly formed duo of captain Jonathan Mensah and newcomer Milos Degenek look like a top pairing in the league.