Crew striker Wessam Abou Ali (ACL) out for season
Feb 28, 2026; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Columbus Crew forward Wessam Abou Ali (9) reacts after scoring a goal during the first half against the Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images Columbus Crew striker Wessam Abou Ali will miss the rest of the season with a torn right ACL, the club announced on Tuesday.
The 27-year-old Palestine international also sustained meniscus damage in his knee during Sunday's 1-1 draw against visiting Orlando City.
Abou Ali leads Columbus and is tied for fourth in MLS with five goals through seven matches this season. He has eight goals and two assists in 12 career regular-season matches with the Crew.
"I will be back stronger than before, and right now I'm just excited to start this comeback journey with my loved ones by my side," Abou Ali wrote on Instagram.
Abou Ali, one of the Crew's three designated players, was acquired from Egypt's Al Ahly in July 2025 for a reported $7.5 million transfer fee and up to $1 million in add-ons.
Crew coach Henrik Rydstrom's options for replacing Abou Ali in the No. 9 role include Nariman Akhundzada, Jamal Thiare and 17-year-old homegrown forward Chase Adams.
--Field Level Media
Friday MLB Best Bets: Why the Giants and Dodgers Have Value
Should the Celtics Blow It Up? Analyzing Every Major Option
- NBA Best Bets for Wednesday: Player Props, Parlays and Playoff Predictions
- MLB Betting Picks Today: Wednesday May 6th Predictions
- NBA Best Bets Today: Conference Semifinals Game 1 Predictions
- MLB Betting Picks Today: Tuesday May 5th Pitcher Prop Bets
- NBA Playoff Game 1 Bet Picks: 76ers vs Knicks and Timberwolves vs Spurs Bets
- Best NBA Bets Today: Game 7 Picks for Cavs vs Raptors, Magic vs Pistons
- Why Cavaliers Should Cover at Home in Game 7 Against Raptors
