Several Columbus Crew players will represent their national teams during the international break, including Derrick Etienne Jr. (Haiti), Luis Diaz (Costa Rica), Liam Fraser (Canada), and Eloy Room (Curacao).

The Crew have found good form recently with two consecutive 2-1 victories, moving them to sixth place in the Eastern Conference with 11 points from seven games. While their defense has been solid all season allowing just six goals, the offense has started to click after scoring only once in their first five matches.

Lucas Zelarayan leads the team with three goals, including two free kicks. Pedro Santos tops the assist chart with two, while Diaz and Gyasi Zardes have each scored once. The team has also benefited from two own goals by D.C. United.

Upcoming Schedule:

• June 19: Final home game at Historic Crew Stadium vs Chicago Fire
• June 23: Away at Philadelphia Union
• June 27: Away at Austin FC
• July 3: New stadium opener vs New England Revolution
• July 7: Away at FC Cincinnati
• Additional July matches vs NYCFC (2x), Nashville SC, and Atlanta United

The June-July stretch will be crucial in determining the Crew's position in the Eastern Conference standings. The highlight will be opening their new downtown stadium on July 3rd against New England, followed by the Hell is Real Derby against Cincinnati four days later.

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