Rodríguez scores on Crew debut in 3-0 win

The result snapped a four-match league losing streak.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 61 min read

A different breed of baller 😮‍💨 Santiago Rodríguez is your @Nationwide Man of the Match tonight after scoring in his fi Via @ColumbusCrew on X

What happened: Rodríguez headed home unassisted in the 22nd minute. Gonzalo Tapia added a goal and an assist before Taha Habroune completed the scoring in stoppage time.

Why it matters: Columbus improved to 6-12-5 after acquiring Rodríguez as a Designated Player three days earlier. The clean sheet gave the Crew a needed reset entering a two-match week.

By the numbers: Columbus put five shots on target to Colorado's two. Patrick Schulte made two saves for his fourth clean sheet in 23 starts.

What to watch: Columbus visits D.C. United on Wednesday.

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@ColumbusCrew 2026-09-06T05:23:39.647079+00:00

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