ALEJANDRO BEDOYA NEWS

Out against NYC FC Bedoya (quadriceps) is ruled out for Saturday's trip to NYC FC, according to the Philadelphia injury report.

Impact Bedoya is set to miss a second straight match with the quad injury. The midfielder is a nailed-on piece of the starting XI when fit and is a major loss when absent. Daniel Gazdag, Jose Andres Martinez and Leon Flach formed a defensive midfield trio with Bedoya on the sideline last time out.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with quad injury Bedoya missed Saturday's victory against the Revolution due to a minor quadricep injury, Philadelphia manager Jim Curtin told reporters after the game.

Impact Bedoya suffered this injury during Friday's training session, and Curtin is "hopeful" that he's able to return quickly. Daniel Gazdag, Jose Andres Martinez and Leon Flach started in midfield in his absence versus New England.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist in win Bedoya assisted one goal and created three chances in Saturday's 4-2 win against Toronto.

Impact Bedoya picked up his second assist of the season and made three interceptions to help his side earn the three points. He managed six goals and assists last term but is yet to find the back of the net this season with eight attempted shots (four on target).

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in draw Bedoya took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Fire. He also made a clearance and won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Bedoya has started seven of eight MLS matches this season, taking roughly one shot and creating two chances per game.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances vs. Orlando Bedoya took a shot on target and created four chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Orlando City. He also made a clearance, an interception and won two of two tackles in the mat...

Impact Bedoya has started all five of the Union's MLS matches this season, recording an assist from 11 chances created in defensive midfield or on the right wing, but his side has struggled as a team out of the gate with three losses already.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Bedoya recorded one assist on two chances created, took one off-target shot and had one inaccurate cross in Saturday's 4-1 win over Columbus.

Impact Bedoya recorded an assist Saturday, as he assisted Julian Carranza's 52nd minute goal to give Philadelphia a lead that would not be retaken. It was one of two chances he created in the match, and he added one off-target shot and an inaccurate cross. He also made one tackle and one interception in his team's solid defensive effort.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gazdag, Carranza each score 2 goals as Union beats Crew 4-1

Daniel Gazdag and Julian Carranza each scored two goals and the Philadelphia Union beat the Columbus Crew 4-1, extending the franchise’s longest home MLS win streak to 12 games

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Used sparingly for end of season Bedoya was limited for the final two months of the 2022 campaign due to a hip injury, as he only made two appearances (one start) in the playoffs.

Impact Bedoya tallied six goals and six assists across 31 appearances (28 starts) overall this season, his most prolific campaign ever in MLS. But he'll turn 36 years old in 2023 and the emergence of Jack McGlynn means he might not be a regular feature in the Union's midfield moving forward.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Cup final Bedoya is listed as on the bench for Saturday's MLS Cup final versus LAFC.

Impact Bedoya had been working through a hip issue, but he's fine to appear in relief during the Cup matchup if needed. Jack McGlynn once again takes the starting XI in his place.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Best vs best: MLS Cup final pits LAFC, Philadelphia Union

Major League Soccer’s playoff system rarely rewards the league’s best regular-season teams with the championship celebration they would get in most other top domestic leagues

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Union hoping to do their part for Philadelphia on Saturday

Philadelphia sports fans came up empty the last time two teams from the City of Brotherly Love competed for a title at the same time

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Cup Final Bedoya (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's MLS Cup Final against LAFC. He told The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jonathan Tannenwald on Thursday that he's "doing all right" an...

Impact Bedoya played the first half of last weekend's Eastern Conference Final victory against NYCFC, but he's still not fully healed from the hip injury that made him miss three of the previous four games. Jack McGlynn would replace him in defensive midfield if he's not quite fit enough to start on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia heads to MLS Cup final with 3-1 win over NYCFC

Julian Carranza and Daniel Gazdag scored two minutes apart in the second half and the Philadelphia Union advanced to their first MLS Cup final with a 3-1 victory over New York City...

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in starting XI Bedoya (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against NYC FC.

Impact Bedoya trained this week and was expected to return to the squad, but he's also apparently well enough to start. He's played just 16 minutes since suffering the original injury Sept. 10, so there's a decent chance he won't be ready for a full 90 Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union host New York City FC in Eastern Conference finals

The Philadelphia Union host New York City FC in the Eastern Conference finals

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Philadelphia Union: Alejandro Bedoya will "play a role" in Eastern Conference Final | MLSSoccer.com There's some good news, Philadelphia Union fans: Alejandro Bedoya is on track to play in Sunday’s Eastern Conference Final against New York...

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Earns questionable tag Bedoya (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday's clash with NYC FC, per the Philadelphia injury report.

Impact Bedoya has been training all week and is optimistic about playing against NYC FC, so it seems like he is on the right side of the questionable tag. Bedoya was a consistent starter in central midfield when healthy, though if he's unable to get the starting nod it could be Jack McGlynn taking his place in the Conference final.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in training Bedoya participated in Thursday's training session ahead of Sunday's match against New York City FC, according to manager Jim Curtin via Jonathan Tannenwald of the Philadelphia Enq...

Impact Bedoya is trending in the right direction to play Sunday but still hasn't publicly received full clearance. Pending his status, Jack McGlynn has been Bedoya's alternate and is a name to follow if the need arises.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optimistic to play at weekend Bedoya (undisclosed) told Jonathan Tannenwald of The Philadelphia Inquirer on Tuesday that he's hopeful to be able to play in Sunday's Eastern Conference Final against NYCFC.

Impact Bedoya has missed three of the Union's last four games due to injury, as Jack McGlynn has filled in for him in the XI at midfield. But Bedoya says he's getting better and is optimistic of his chances of being available against New York City.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to start Thursday Bedoya (undisclosed) is unlikely to be able to start in Thursday's Eastern Conference semifinal against FC Cincinnati, according to Union manager Jim Curtin via Jonathan Tannenwald...

Impact Bedoya hasn't been able to fully train with Philly since picking up a knock after Decision Day, and it seems Jack McGlynn will remain in the XI in midfield against Cincinnati. Curtin is still hopeful that Bedoya will be fit enough to be able to appear off the bench in the playoff game.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Bedoya (undisclosed) was doing individual work off to the side in the Union's training session Monday, Matthew De George of Daily Times Sports reports.

Impact Bedoya has been limited to just 16 minutes of MLS action over the last month due to injury, and he's still working his way back up to fitness ahead of Thursday's Eastern Conference semifinal against FC Cincinnati. Jack McGlynn would be likely to get the start in his place if necessary.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hasn't trained this week Bedoya "doesn't feel right" and hasn't trained yet this week, Philadelphia manager Jim Curtin told Bleacher Report's Joe Tansey on Thursday.

Impact Bedoya missed two Union games recently with a hip injury before coming off the bench and playing 16 minutes in the regular season finale win over Toronto. It is unclear whether he is still being bothered by his hip issue or if this is a new injury, but the good news is that he has an extra week to recover as Philly has a Round One bye for the playoffs.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Toronto Bedoya (hip) is in Philadelphia's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Toronto FC.

Impact Bedoya is back with the squad for Decision Day after missing two games with a hip injury. He may get some minutes off the bench Sunday as the Union prepares for the playoffs.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Bedoya (hip) was doing individual work in training with Philadelphia on Friday, according to reporter Joe Tansey ahead of Sunday's clash against Toronto FC.

Impact Bedoya has missed the Union's last two games with a hip injury, but according to Tansey the team is optimistic he will be able to feature off the bench against Toronto on Decision Day. Jack McGlynn is likely to continue starting in his place in defensive midfield.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE