Columbus Crew's Wessam Abou Ali leaves game with knee injury

Striker suffers apparent knee issue, exits match against Orlando City

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:33am

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Columbus Crew forward Wessam Abou Ali was forced to leave the team's match against Orlando City after suffering an apparent knee injury. Abou Ali went down twice in the first half, first in the 22nd minute and again in the 32nd minute, before being stretchered off the field. The injury is similar to one he suffered last year that kept him out for an extended period.

Why it matters

Abou Ali has been a key contributor for the Crew this season, scoring 5 goals and adding 1 assist in 7 matches. His potential absence would be a significant blow to the team's offense as they look to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference standings.

The details

Abou Ali first went down in the 22nd minute while trying to win the ball from Orlando City's Brian Ojeda. He remained on the field and tried to play through the injury, but went down again in the 32nd minute and was ultimately stretchered off. The nature and severity of the injury is still unclear, but Abou Ali has dealt with knee issues in the past that have kept him out for extended periods.

  • Abou Ali was injured in the 22nd minute of the match.
  • Abou Ali went down again in the 32nd minute and was stretchered off.

The players

Wessam Abou Ali

A Palestinian striker for the Columbus Crew who has 5 goals and 1 assist in 7 matches this season.

Brian Ojeda

A midfielder for Orlando City who was involved in the play where Abou Ali was injured.

Henrik Rydström

The head coach of the Columbus Crew.

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What’s next

The Crew will provide an update on the severity of Abou Ali's injury in the coming days.

The takeaway

Abou Ali's injury is a significant concern for the Crew, who have relied on his goal-scoring production this season. The team will need to determine the extent of the injury and prepare for the possibility of being without their starting striker for an extended period.