Brais Méndez

🟡 How did the Columbus Crew save their season after a bleak start?

- Early coaching change to Laurent Courtois before Open Cup quarterfinal
- Wild summer transfer window signing Brais Mendez, Santi Rodriguez & more

Open Cup final vs. St. Louis City tonight on @CBSSportsGolazo pic.twitter.com/PRuSIxxxfw

— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) 21 octobre 2026

One change here as the second half gets underway. Columbus Crew sub out Brais Mendez for Sekou Bangora.

Mendez is, and has been, one of Columbus's best today, so you'd have to think the move is one with their Open Cup final on Wednesday in mind. #AllForCincy #CINvCLB

— Carter Chapley (@CarterChapley) 18 octobre 2026