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Columbus Crew
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Patrick Schulte delivers seven-save, 106-minute shutout for Columbus Crew
On Sunday, October 18 in MLS action, Patrick Schulte led the way with a 7-save, 106-minute outing for the Columbus Crew.
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For the MLS games played on Sunday, October 18, our daily breakdown is driven by PickALeague’s in-house WAR and PAL metrics. The WAR a player earns in a single day converts his impact into a fraction of a win above what a replacement-level teammate would provide at the same position. PAL then benchmarks his season against regulars at that role and adjusts according to each new performance.
October 18: the best performances by WAR
Patrick Schulte turned in a massive outing in goal for the Columbus Crew, gaining 0.39 WAR to push his season total to 1.4. Over 106 minutes he stopped 7 shots and allowed 0 goals, and that effort vaulted his PAL from 35 to 51, signaling a night well above his previous seasonal level.
Coming in at fullback for FC Cincinnati, Ender Echenique adds 0.06 WAR to reach 0.5 on the season. In 37 minutes he doesn’t record a goal or assist but does register a shot, and his PAL holds steady at an elite 99, showing he continues to play right in line with an already outstanding campaign.
On the opposite flank for the Columbus Crew, Andrés Herrera also boosts his value with a 0.06 WAR gain, bringing his season mark back up to 0 after a tougher start. Playing 106 minutes without a goal or assist, he still manages to lift his PAL from 19 to 46, a big jump that points to a performance well above his recent baseline.
Leading the line for FC Cincinnati, Tom Barlow picks up 0.05 WAR to move his season total to 0.3. Even without scoring or assisting in 69 minutes, he fires 5 shots and nudges his PAL from 69 to 71, consistent with the solid attacking form he’s shown this year.
Center back Nick Hagglund also chips in 0.05 WAR for FC Cincinnati, keeping his season figure at 0.2. In 71 minutes, with one shot and no direct offensive returns, he still raises his PAL from 84 to 88, underlining another steady outing in line with his strong season to date.
One to watch
For the Columbus Crew, Steven Moreira is worth keeping an eye on after a quieter night in the metrics, as he drops 0.04 WAR to slide back to 0.0 on the season. He plays 76 minutes at center back without a goal or assist, and his PAL dips from 65 to 54—a notable step down, but more a reminder of how tight the margins are among regulars at his position than a cause for overreaction.