Tapia earns MLS Matchday 24 bench spot after goal, assist

His 81st-minute strike doubled the lead in a 3-0 win

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

Scored one, assisted another 🤝 Gonzalo Tapia has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday bench for Matchday 24 after Via @ColumbusCrew on X

What happened: Tapia's 94th-minute setup completed the scoring. The forward joined on loan Aug. 5 through the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, with a permanent-transfer option.

Why it matters: The two-contribution performance delivered an immediate return from a recent addition during the regular-season run-in. It also strengthens his case for a larger attacking role.

By the numbers: Gonzalo Tapia recorded 30 goals and 11 assists across 165 appearances in two earlier club spells.

What to watch: A midweek road match Wednesday offers the next measure of his role.

Sources

@ColumbusCrew 2026-09-08T06:52:16.801949+00:00

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