With his appearance in tonight’s contest, defender Josh Williams recorded his 150th MLS regular-season appearance (132nd start). Williams played the entire 90 minutes, making one tackle, registering 54 touches, attempting 42 passes and led the team with a 95.2 percent passing accuracy in tonight’s match. The defender originally played for Crew SC from 2010-2014 before rejoining the Black & Gold prior to the start of the 2017 season. To date, Williams has made 118 regular-season appearances (104 starts) for the Crew, scoring eight goals and recording four assists.
- Midfielder Hector Jimenez registered his 100th MLS regular-season start (153rd appearance) tonight against D.C. United. The midfielder played the entire 90 minutes, having two shots (one on target), registering 95 touches and attempting 68 passes during the contest. Jimenez joined Crew SC prior to the 2014 season after three seasons with the LA Galaxy. To date, he has made 110 appearances and 72 starts while wearing the Black & Gold. Overall, Jimenez has scored five goals and provided 21 assists since joining MLS in 2011.
- Midfielder Pedro Santos led both teams in total shots (six), shots on target (two) and tied with Wayne Rooney for most chances created (four) during tonight’s match. Santos also had 85 touches on the ball – tied with Wil Trapp for second most on the night – and made four tackles – tied with D.C. United’s Lucas Rodriguez for joint most tackles on the night. In 2019, Santos has made nine regular-season appearances (all starts), scoring two goals and providing two assists.
- With tonight’s result against D.C. United, Crew SC’s 2019 regular-season record is now 4-4-1 (13 points). Next up, Crew SC has a road contest against the Houston Dynamo at BBVA Compass Stadium on Saturday, April 27 (8:30 p.m. ET / SportsTime Ohio, FOX Sports GO / 97.1 The Fan and streaming online via the “Listen Live” button at 971TheFan.com / Spanish audio stream on ColumbusCrewSC.com).
