Get well soon, Pipa!! — Alex Stanek (@AlexStanek) May 31, 2019

"Stay strong- you’ve got the entire city of CBUS behind you! Thanks for being an advocate for the our awesome city and for playing such a huge role on the Crew. Looking forward to seeing you back in the black and gold."

-Camille M

"Wishing you all the best in your surgery & a speedy recovery! Your contributions to the club & community are invaluable & your presence on the pitch will be greatly missed!"

- Brandon I.

Get well soon to the only person in the world our daughter goes full fan-girl over! We love ya, Pipa! 💛 pic.twitter.com/IIjru7xdK3 — Lady Stank (@ladystank) May 31, 2019

Federico, I hope you have a successful surgery. And too a speedy recovery. You will be missed on the field for sure. I hope we will get to see you in the stands though cheering on our beloved Crew. GO CREW

- Keith M.

In our house we have a tiny Pipa shrine that we light for every match, and we want to keep on lighting it. Get well soon, Pipa. 🖤💛 #Crew96 #Maestro pic.twitter.com/wZ9eXDsZ9U — Robin (@Robin13030857) May 31, 2019

"Get well soon. I will never forget your performance against the LA Galaxy on Wednesday night. It was magic and magisterial!"

- Kristofer S.

Get well soon. We need our Pipa Chips! pic.twitter.com/IRQMcdiWfA — AmyLaura (@amy_laura) May 31, 2019

"Hi, Vancouver fan here. Always enjoyed your play and wish you a speedy recovery. If you decide you retire, hold your head high. Amazing player! Thank you."

-Sean Widdows

God bless ya Pipa 🖤💛 pic.twitter.com/Z32EPGYbRJ — CoachFinn (@NationBlackJack) May 31, 2019

"Pipa it's been an absolute joy to get to watch you play the past several years. Get well soon!"

-Scott N.

We ❤️❤️❤️ you Pipa. 🙏for a speedy recovery! — SAVEDtheCrew (@BCWEIS) June 1, 2019

"Pipa! You have been the cornerstone of this franchise for years now, you can’t let an injury take you out! Fight back and beat it! Get well soon!"

-Kory Walton

I 💛🖤 you Pipa stay strong💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/9EJlKeUovW — Jacob Gajda (@Gajda14) May 31, 2019

"Wishing you a speedy recovery!! We will miss you!! ❤⚽️"

-Becky M.

"Get well soon!! Columbus and the fans love you and will be praying for a speedy recovery."

-Travis F.

Much love, Pipa! We’ll miss you this season but you’ll always be a legend, no matter what #Crew96 — Joel A. (@Joel_A14) May 31, 2019

"Eres un mago te amamos. Te deseo una pronta recuperación."

- Brian J.

I'll be wearing my 💛 Pipa jersey tomorrow. Heal up, Pipa. #respectthemaestro — Tom Sabo (@TSabo1) May 31, 2019

"Pipa, we will miss you!!!!!!

Heal up soon so we can see you out on the field again!!!

#CrewLegend"

-Rene Tumer

Que la recuperación sea rápido y exitoso. — Douglas Cueva (@itisDouglas) May 31, 2019

"Maestro, I’m so sorry to hear you will not be on the field for some time. My friends and I have appreciated the skill you have brought to this side and how much you like being here in Columbus. Heal well. The fans love you and are behind you."

- John C.

Me uno a los deseos para el Pipa para su rápida recuperación — Jose Fdo Cuartas (@JoseFCuartas) May 31, 2019

"Get well soon Pipa. While you rehab, join us in the Nordecke cheering for the club."

- Pat W.

Hang in there Pipa. I want to see you delivering dazzling passes when the new stadium opens. Rehab well and come back stronger. — Don'tMessWithMassive (@Crewcible) June 1, 2019

"Get well soon Pipa!! My fiancée and I are gonna miss you out there on the field! You (BY FAR) are our favorite player! When I play FIFA, I always get multiple penalties when I play as you, for tackling people. I am nowhere near being even somewhat good at it. You’re a straight up thug in our game (though that might make you laugh haha). Hope to see you soon!!"

-Nicole B.

"Wishing you well in your recovery!"

-Matt F.

"Hope your surgery goes well Pipa! Columbus is behind you with love and support no matter what. Thanks for all you've done for our team!!"

-Zach N.

"Best wishes and get well soon Pipa! All of Columbus is behind you!"

- Luke J.

"So sorry your season had to end early Pipa! Thanks for all you contribute to the team and to Columbus. You'll always be one of my favorite Crew players and I'll definitely miss seeing you on the field the rest of the year. Get well soon and hope to see you back in Black and Gold next year!"

-Seth S.

"Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery Pipa! Columbus is with you! 🖤💛"

-Bridget D.

"I am so very sorry that this injury happened to you. I wish you nothing but the very best. I hope the surgery is a success, your recovery is a speedy and easy one and that you return to us in 2020 the bionic man! Stronger, faster and a complete peat to the other teams in the league. Please know you will be dearly missed."

- Katrina and Scott S.

"Well wishes on your speedy recovery Pipa! Come back even stronger!"

-John F.

"Pipa, Wishing you a quick and full recovery! I’ll miss seeing you out on the field for the rest of this season but I know you’ll come back even stronger! Thank you for everything you do. Much love, Tom"

-Tom M.

"Get well soon Pipa! Columbus loves you and we all wish you a quick recovery."

-Andrew K.

"Get healthy!"

-Seth T.

"Get well soon Pipa! Hope to see you back on the pitch in black and yellow soon!!"

-Nathan T.

"Pipa: you're the man. You'll come back from this and be the same maestro we've always seen here with you in the black and gold. Get well soon, we need you back next year for the run at the Cup!"

-Ryan E.

"Que te mejoras pronto! 🙏"

-Jamie W.

"Pipa, you are a legend. Best wishes and a very speedy recovery! You’ll come back just as strong 💪"

- Alex B.

"Querido Pipa, Ni familia y yo estamos a punto de mudarnos a Columbus y era un sueño mío verte jugar esta temporada y enseñarle a mi hijo que todavía hay tipo que hacen feliz al fútbol en esa posición de 10. El sueño sigue vivo, y tenemos que esperar un poco, pero deseamos que la recuperación sea exitosa, al tiempo correcto y que en el 2020 podamos disfrutar tu magia. ¡Fuerza Pipa!"



-Edwin G.

"Pipa, you are the heart of soul of this team and this city. If there were ever a Crew player, athlete, human, Maestro, that can summon the healing powers of a wizard and come back from this stronger than ever...it is you!"

-Derik A.

"You’ve given me joy playing for this city for years, and you’ve shown what it means to care in this sport. Hoping for a speedy recovery and thankful for all you’ve done for this club."

-Michael H.

"Wishing you a speedy recovery Pipa much love sending prayers to you through this process and can’t wait to see you make a full recovery Columbus is with you Ohio is with you and soccer fans all around the world are with you ♥️"

- Justin B.

"Pipa, I’ve followed the Crew since 1996 when I was a kid. Your vision and creativity have made you my favorite player to ever wear the black & gold. I wish you a full recovery that is as painless as possible."

-Bryan W.

"Hoping for a speedy recovery pipa. Te vamos a extrañar mucho!!!"

-Carlos C.

"Pipa, Your mastery and leadership on the pitch will be missed. Best wishes on a successful knee repair. Sending prayers."

-Tim W.

"Pipa, As a fan base, we've loved you since the moment you arrived in Columbus. You've been with us through highs and lows, from an MLS Cup run to saving the team and everything in between. We wish you a speedy recovery; your passion and your drive are incredible, and I know we'll see you again soon. Take care and heal up, Pipa. Columbus loves you."



-Darby S.

"Pipa, te deseo lo mejor en este momento. Pase lo que pase, siempre vas a ser el mejor jugador en la historia del Crew en mi opinion. Espero que esto no sea el final de una gran carrera aca en Columbus. Te mando un abrazo fuerte y mucho animo. Saludos crack!"

-Dakota S.

"Wishing you a speedy recovery! 🖤💛"

-Danielle C.