ALBERT RUSNAK NEWS

Takes two corners versus LAFC Rusnak registered two crosses (two accurate), two chances created and two corners in Thursday's 1-0 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Rusnak remains fairly quiet and keeps posting limited numbers despite his number 10 role over the past two matches. He has just one goal with no assists all season and set pieces are the only thing that keep him on fantasy radars with some upside.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against San Jose Rusnak (illness) is starting as expected against the Earthquakes on Wednesday.

Impact Rusnak has recovered from an illness and maintains his starting spot in defensive midfield alongside Joshua Atencio on Wednesday.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Rusnak (illness) is absent from the Seattle injury report for Wednesday's clash with San Jose.

Impact Rusnak missed Tuesday's training due to illness but isn't included on the injury report. With no injury designation the midfielder is expected to make a full return for Wednesday's clash with San Jose.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Rusnak missed training with the Sounders on Tuesday due to food poisoning, but SB Nation's Jeremiah Oshan reports that he's expected to be available against the Earthquakes on Wedn...

Impact Rusnak has started 14 of Seattle's 15 league matches mostly in defensive midfield this season, and his potential absence this week would be keenly felt while Joao Paulo (suspension), Obed Vargas (not injury related), Kelyn Rowe (knee), Jordan Morris (groin) and Cristian Roldan (concussion) are all out. His status will be one to monitor heading into the San Jose match on Wednesday.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big volume in loss Rusnak had two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Rusnak had plenty to do offensively throughout Saturday's loss, but failed to convert his chances, ending with some major volume, but no end product. The midfielder has shown no signs of his once prolific scoring, or play-making, with just four goals since joining Seattle, and no assists. Still Rusnak has maintained an occasional role on set-pieces and enough volume for a solid floor.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes five shots against Houston Rusnak took five shots (one on target) and made two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Dynamo.

Impact Rusnak was very active going forward from defensive midfield against a nine-man Dynamo side on Saturday, but his team eventually broke the deadlock with an 87th-minute goal from Paul Rothrock.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against Salt Lake Rusnak took three shots and took a corner kick in Saturday's 0-0 draw against RSL.

Impact Rusnak has taken at least one shot in all nine of his MLS appearances this season, including six shots and a goal across his last two games.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner versus Minnesota Rusnak scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Minnesota United.

Impact Rusnak scored the lone goal of Saturday's match, a 79th minute outside the box strike assisted by Fredy Montero. It marks Rusnak's first goal of the season. He took three shots (one on target), created one chance, whipped in four crosses (one accurate) and took two corners on the attack. He also helped his team keep a clean sheet with one attempted tackle and one interception in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak scores lone goal as Sounders edge Minnesota United Albert Rusnak scored in the 79th minute and Stefan Frei made four saves to lead the host Seattle Sounders to a 1-0 victory over Minnesota Un...

APRIL 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Starting against Minnesota Rusnak (heel) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.

Impact Rusnak is in the starting XI on Saturday after training fully throughout the week. The midfielder missed a loss to Portland with the heel injury but is now fit and available once more. When on the pitch Rusnak has been a consistent presence, though he slots in on the right wing, a role he's played just twice in 2023.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in full training Rusnak (heel) returned to full training with the Sounders this week, manager Brian Schmetzer told team reporter Jackson Felts on Tuesday.

Impact Rusnak missed last weekend's loss against Portland with a heel injury, but he was back training with his teammates and seems likely to return to the squad for Saturday's clash against Minnesota United. Obed Vargas replaced him in midfield alongside Joao Paulo versus the Timbers.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with heel issue Rusnak is listed as questionable with heel pain in Seattle's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Timbers.

Impact Rusnak has started all seven of the Sounders' matches this season, tallying 11 shots and nine chances created mostly from defensive midfield, but his status for this weekend's Portland match is uncertain. With Joshua Atencio (groin) also questionable and Joao Paulo (hamstring) coming off an injury as well, Obed Vargas and Danny Leyva could be backup options in the position as well.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Rusnak took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against St. Louis City.

Impact Rusnak returned to defensive midfield Saturday and played well in another comfortable win over St. Louis. He's taken 11 shots with nine chances created across his seven MLS matches this season.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Rusnak took two shots and created a chance in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Sporting KC. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match, and he recorded a se...

Impact Rusnak lined up on the right wing Saturday due to a few absences across the XI for the international window, and he remained effective from an attacking standpoint in the blowout win over Kansas City. He should return to midfield next weekend, where he's tallied six shots and five chances created across four starts this season.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against Salt Lake Rusnak took three shots and created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against RSL. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Rusnak was very dangerous going forward from defensive midfield on Saturday despite not being able to direct any of his shots on target. The Sounders have also now kept consecutive clean sheets to open up the 2023 campaign.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in win Rusnak took a shot and won two of two tackles in Sunday's 4-0 victory against the Rapids. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Rusnak was solid on both sides of the ball Sunday as his side opened the 2023 campaign with a comfortable win over Colorado.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Rusnak (ankle) was able to fully train with the Sounders on Wednesday, according to team reporter Jeremiah Oshan.

Impact Rusnak picked up a minor ankle injury while training on Tuesday, but he seemed back at full speed on Wednesday and shouldn't be hindered in his availability to start Sunday's season opener against the Rapids.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak reflects on up and down first season with Sounders: 'We're disappointed' Albert Rusnak and the Sounders won a trophy this year, but fell short of their goals in MLS play. The midfielder said next year "we'll be mu...

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Takes two shots in season finale Rusnak took two shots and created a chance in the 2-2 Decision Day draw against San Jose.

Impact Rusnak had a bit of an up-and-down debut campaign with Seattle, winning the CONCACAF Champions League in May but also missing the playoffs for the first time in club history. The 28-year-old made 32 MLS appearances (30 starts) mostly in a more defensive midfield role than he had played in while with RSL previously, but he still ended that campaign with three goals.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has quiet game in loss Rusnak took three corner kicks and had three accurate crosses in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Sporting KC.

Impact Rusnak and the rest of the Sounders were fairly quiet against Kansas City as they were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time in club history on Sunday.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five chances Rusnak had two shots (one on goal), six crosses (four accurate), and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Rusnak earned a secondary assist during his creative showing Saturday. The midfielder set a new season-high for chances created with five and was rewarded with his second assist. He's been nowhere near as product as he was with Salt Lake previously with just five goal contributions after totaling 22 in 2021.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smith scores as Orlando City defeats Seattle Sounders 3-2

Kyle Smith's goal proved to be the game-winner for Orlando City in a 3-2 win against the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Albert Rusnak bends home picture-perfect goal for Seattle Sounders | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores goal Rusnak scored one goal during a 2-1 loss to Real Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact Rusnak logged his second goal of the 2022 MLS season. But considering the goal was his first since June 18, fantasy managers should not expect him to continue scoring regularly.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brody scores to lead Salt Lake past Seattle Sounders 2-1

Andrew Brody scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 win for Real Salt Lake over the Seattle Sounders on Sunday

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS