Brais Mendez scores as Columbus Crew begin Leagues Cup with win over Atlas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Columbus Crew started their 2026 Leagues Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory against Atlas FC on August 5 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Brais Mendez, who signed as a Designated Player, scored his second goal in as many games. The team responded strongly in the second half after Atlas posed challenges. Columbus aims to build on this momentum after winning the 2024 Leagues Cup.
- •Columbus Crew defeated Atlas FC 3-1.
- •Brais Mendez scored in his second consecutive game.
- •Columbus aims to leverage their 2024 championship experience.
- •Midfielder Taha Habroune assisted on two goals.
- •Interim head coach Laurent Courtois praised the team's second half performance.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Brais Mendez Scores Again as Columbus Crew Open Leagues Cup With Win Over Atlas
"A month ago, Brais Mendez was a Real Sociedad player who had never kicked a ball in Major League Soccer. Now he is the man delivering goals in back-to-back games for the Columbus Crew, and he did it again as Columbus opened its 2026 Leagues Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Atlas FC on…
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