Columbus Crew Edged at Toronto FC
MLS Columbus Crew SC

Columbus Crew Edged at Toronto FC

Published on March 21, 2026 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Columbus Crew SC News Release


The Columbus Crew lost, 2-1, against Toronto FC at BMO Field on Saturday, March 21.

Since the start of their 2023 MLS Cup winning season, the Black & Gold have scored 199 regular season goals (league-best 67 in 2023, Club-record & sixth-most in single MLS season 72 in 2024; 55 in 2025; five in 2026), the second-most in MLS over that stretch.

Forward Wessam Abou Ali netted the Crew's opening goal in the 4th minute of the match, his third of the season.

Midfielder Max Arfsten earned the assist on Abou Ali's goal, his first of the year and 19th career.

Midfielder Dylan Chambost posted the secondary assist with the entry pass to Arfsten, his first of 2026 and 14th career.

Abou Ali has registered eight goal contributions (six goals, two assists) in his first 10 MLS matches, becoming only the seventh Crew player to reach the mark in as many games:

Brian McBride (10; eight goals, two assists)

Andy Williams (10; one goal, nine assists)

Cucho Hernández (10; eight goals, two assists)

Federico Higuaín (nine; three goals, six assists)

Lucas Zelarayán (nine; five goals, four assists)

Stern John (eight; seven goals, one assists)

Forward Nariman Akhundzada made his Crew debut as an 88th-minute substitute. Akhundzada is the first player from Azerbaijan to play an MLS match.

Forward Jamal Thiaré entered the game in the 66th minute, logging his 60th MLS appearance.

Following the upcoming FIFA international window, the Black & Gold face Atlanta United FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, April 4 [7:30 p.m. ET / Apple TV / Alt 105.7 FM / iHeartRadio app (English); La Mega 103.1 FM, 107.1 FM / La Mega app (Spanish)].

Upcoming Match: Columbus Crew at Atlanta United FC

MLS Regular Season

Saturday, April 4 - 7:30 p.m. ET - Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Ga.)

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