MONTREAL (AP) — Diego Rossi and rookie Marino Hinestroza scored second-half goals to propel the Columbus Crew to a 3-1 victory over CF Montreal on Wednesday night.
The defending-champion Crew (4-2-6) began the night in eighth place in the Eastern Conference and had not earned a victory since beating the New York Red Bulls on March 16. They went 0-2-5 until righting the ship against Montreal (3-6-3).
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CF Montreal midfielder Mathieu Choiniere (29) and Columbus Crew midfielder Sean Zawadzki (25) battle during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Columbus Crew defender Steven Moreira (31) celebrates a goal by teammate Diego Rossi (not shown) during the second half of an MLS soccer game against CF Montreal, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Columbus Crew forward Diego Rossi (10) celebrates his goal over CF Montreal with teammates during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Columbus Crew midfielder Marino Hinestroza (11) celebrates his goal over CF Montreal during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Columbus Crew midfielder Marino Hinestroza (11) drives the ball past CF Montreal's Alessandro Biello (38) during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
CF Montreal defender Ruan (22) is tripped up as he battles against Columbus Crew midfielder Yaw Yeboah (14) during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
CF Montreal defender Ruan (22) advances the ball against Columbus Crew midfielder Yaw Yeboah (14) during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
CF Montreal midfielder Rida Zouhir (18) battles against Columbus Crew defender Yevhen Cheberko (21) during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
CF Montreal midfielder Mathieu Choiniere (29) is congratulated on his goal against the Columbus Crew by teammate Joaquin Sosa (3) during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Columbus took a 1-0 lead in the 19th minute on Max Arfsten's second goal of the season and second in as many weeks. Arfsten took a pass from Christian Ramírez and sent a right-footed shot from the right side of the box to the high center of the net.
Montreal pulled even at halftime when Mathieu Choinière scored his first goal this season on a penalty kick in the second minute of stoppage time. Choinière was awarded the PK after a yellow card on Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte.
Columbus retook the lead in the 59th minute on Rossi's first goal this season — with another assist from Ramírez.
Hinestroza, who subbed in for Christian Ramírez in the 84th minute, used assists from Steven Moreira and Aidan Morris to find the net in the 89th for some insurance. The 21-year-old Hinestroza has two goals in three starts and eight appearances this season.
Jonathan Sirois totaled one save for Montreal. Schulte stopped four shots for Columbus.
Montreal, which took a 2-0 lead over first-place Inter Miami before losing 3-2 last week, has not won since beat FC Cincinnati on April 13.
The two clubs played to a scoreless draw in Columbus on April 27.
The Crew lead the all-time series 14-9-6 and improve to 4-6-3 in Montreal.
It was the 900th match in Montreal's history. The club is 415-333-152 all time.
Montreal travels to play Toronto FC on Saturday. Columbus stays on the road to play the Chicago Fire on Saturday.
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CF Montreal midfielder Mathieu Choiniere (29) and Columbus Crew midfielder Sean Zawadzki (25) battle during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Columbus Crew defender Steven Moreira (31) celebrates a goal by teammate Diego Rossi (not shown) during the second half of an MLS soccer game against CF Montreal, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Columbus Crew forward Diego Rossi (10) celebrates his goal over CF Montreal with teammates during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Columbus Crew midfielder Marino Hinestroza (11) celebrates his goal over CF Montreal during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Columbus Crew midfielder Marino Hinestroza (11) drives the ball past CF Montreal's Alessandro Biello (38) during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
CF Montreal defender Ruan (22) is tripped up as he battles against Columbus Crew midfielder Yaw Yeboah (14) during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
CF Montreal defender Ruan (22) advances the ball against Columbus Crew midfielder Yaw Yeboah (14) during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
CF Montreal midfielder Rida Zouhir (18) battles against Columbus Crew defender Yevhen Cheberko (21) during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
CF Montreal midfielder Mathieu Choiniere (29) is congratulated on his goal against the Columbus Crew by teammate Joaquin Sosa (3) during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
SEATTLE (AP) — The union representing striking Boeing factory workers says members will vote Monday on a new contract offer from the company that provides slightly bigger wage increases than an offer that was rejected last week.
Boeing 's latest offer would raise wages 38% over four years, or a compounded increase of about 43%, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said Thursday.
About 33,000 IAM members have been on strike for seven weeks, shutting down production of most Boeing airline jets including the company's best-seller, the 737 Max.
The strike began Sept. 13 when more than 94% of workers voting rejected an offer of 25% over four years. Last week, 64% shot down a proposal that would have raised general wages 35% over four years.
The union originally demanded 40% in raises over three years and restoration of traditional pensions, which were frozen for then-current workers and not extended to those hired after January 2014. Workers on picked lines in the Seattle area have stressed pensions, but the company based in Arlington, Virginia, is unwilling to bend on the issue.
Machinist AJ Nelson, who has worked for Boeing for six years, works the picket line after union members voted to reject a new contract offer from the company, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)