CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 20: Columbus Crew midfielder Alex Matan (20) dribbles the ball while FC Cincinnati defender Yerson Mosquera (15) prepares to slide tackle him during the Major League Soccer game between FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew on May 20, 2023, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.,Image: 777837943, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: * France, Italy, and Japan Rights OUT *, Model Release: no

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 04: Alexandru Matan (20) of the Columbus Crew dribbles the ball during the second half between the the Columbus Crew and the D.C. United at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on March 4, 2023.,Image: 760416742, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Icon Sportswire (A Division of XML Team Solutions) reserves the right to pursue unauthorized users of this image., Model Release: no, Pictured: Alexandru Irinel Matan

Feb 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Crew SC midfielder Alexandru Matan (20) and Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner (27) during the first half at Subaru Park.,Image: 758744940, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** World Rights ***, Model Release: no

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 04: Steve Birnbaum #15 of DC United and Alexandru Matan #20 of the Columbus Crew compete for a loose ball during the second half of the match at Lower.com Field on March 4, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated DC 2-1. Kirk Irwin,Image: 760415279, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no

Jun 25, 2022; Sandy, Utah, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Alexandru Matan (20) warms up prior to their game against the Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium.,Image: 702882536, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** World Rights ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Profimedia