ESMIR BAJRAKTAREVIC NEWS

Set to represent Bosnia Bajraktarevic has been called up by Nigeria for the matches against Germany and Hungary, meaning he'll miss the Oct. 12 contest against Columbus, the club announced Monday.

Impact The promising playmaker has started in all but three of his appearances for New England since the beginning of June, and his displays haven't gone unnoticed, as he's now playing for Bosnia following a short stint as a member of the USMNT as a youngster. Bajraktarevic will aim to return in time to face Inter Miami on Oct. 19 in the final game of the 2024 MLS regular season.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nets third goal of season Bajraktarevic scored a goal while taking five shots (two on goal) and crossing twice (one accurate) during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Montreal.

Impact Bajraktarevic found the back of the net in the 35th minute scoring New England's second goal while leading the team with five shots. The goal was the first since June for the attacker as he's been a regular start for the Revolution in the second half of the season.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Revs jump in front early but Montreal equalizes before full-time Bobby Wood and Esmir Bajraktarevic put the Revs in front early, but Montreal climbed back in the second half to earn a draw on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 19 • MASSLIVE.COM

Makes two crosses Bajraktarevic generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow ca...

Impact Bajraktarevic made his first appearance off the bench for the first time since May 18 following his return from national team duty. He's started 18 times in 23 appearances, scoring two goals with one assists while producing 59 crosses (14 accurate), 20 tackles (18 won) and 23 chances created.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Looking for first NT cap Bajraktarevic has been called up to the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team ahead of their UEFA Nations League qualifiers and will not be an option for Saturday's clash with St Lo...

Impact Bajraktarevic will look to make his first national team cap with Bosina after getting his first call up. He has been able to get regular appearances in the starting XI for the side, totaling two goals with one assist while generating 21 chances. 57 crosses (13 won), and 28 tackles. Luca Langoni is in line to get his first start for New England during the match versus St. Louis in Bajraktarevic's absence.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Returns against Montreal Bajraktarevic (ankle) started and played 77 minutes in Saturday's 5-0 win against Montreal.

Impact Bajraktarevic went down in Leagues Cup play but has cleared those injuries for the restart of MLS play, with the attacker returning to play Saturday. He returned to his normal starting spot and should remain in that role moving forward, starting in 17 of his 21 appearances this campaign.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Goes down with ankle injury Bajraktarevic was forced off the field at halftime of Tuesday's 1-1 Leagues Cup draw against Nashville due to an apparent ankle injury, according to Caleb Pongratz of Prost Soccer.

Impact Bajraktarevic could be heading to the injury list, as he appeared to be affected in the ankle before coming off in Tuesday's match. This could be a big loss for the club, as he is a regular starter, starting in 16 of his 20 appearances this campaign. He still has around two weeks to recover ahead of the MLS restart, with the club just hoping he is fit by then.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Esmir Bajraktarevic dreams big with New England Revolution | The Pathway | MLSSoccer.com Wisconsin to Foxboro isn’t typically a familiar route, but for Esmir Bajraktarevic, it made the most sense.

JULY 25 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Provides assist in loss Bajraktarevic assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 5-1 loss versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Bajraktarevic notched his first assist of the season in the 50th minute as he helped reduce the deficit for his team. Additionally, the attacking midfielder delivered four crosses and has now delivered 16 crosses over the past three games.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Leads match in crosses Bajraktarevic registered two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Bajraktarevic had a solid outing even though he ended up on the losing side, registering two shots, three chances created and a match-leading eight crosses. This also marks his highest amount of crosses in a match this campaign, benefiting heavily from his seven corners taken. He could continue to reap the benefits of his service on set pieces, as in his past three appearances, he has taken 12 corners, compared to the five he had taken the rest of the season.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Noel Buck, Esmir Bajraktarevic return from international duties to lead Revs to third straight win The New England Revolution played their best technical football yet this season against the Vancouver Whitecaps in stunning 3-2 victory.

JUNE 16 • MASSLIVE.COM

Teenagers Noel Buck, Esmir Bajraktarevic spark Revolution to 3-2 victory over Whitecaps

Teenagers Noel Buck and Esmir Bajraktarevic scored first-half goals and the New England Revolution ran their win streak to three with a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps

JUNE 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Revolution score a season high in MLS play to down the Whitecaps, 3-2 - The Boston Globe New England won its fifth league match of the season behind goals from Noel Buck, Giacomo Vrioni, and Esmir Bajraktarevic.

JUNE 16 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Trick goal against Vancouver Bajraktarevic scored one goal with two shots (one on goal) during New England's 3-2 win Saturday against Vancouver.

Impact Bajraktarevic tricked an overly relaxed Yohei Takaoka with a shot that looked like it was going over the crossbar but dropped past Vancouver's goalkeeper. The former has scored goals across consecutive appearances. By doing so, Bajraktarevic is proving to be the right man for New England's right wing while Nacho Gil (knee) sits out indefinitely.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Bajraktarevic scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Nashville SC.

Impact Bajraktarevic notched his first goal of the season in the 51st minute as he extended the lead for his team. The midfielder returned to the starting lineup after being a substitute in the previous match.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Esmir Bajraktarevic scores first goal to help Revolution snap Nashville's shutout streak New England (4-10-1) won for the second time since a 1-0 win over Charlotte on April 6.

JUNE 2 • MASSLIVE.COM

Carles Gil, Esmir Bajraktarevic scored in Revolution's 2-1 win over Nashville

Carles Gil scored a goal and added an assist, 19-year-old Esmir Bajraktarevic scored his first MLS goal to help the New England Revolution beat Nashville SC 2-1

JUNE 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carles Gil, Esmir Bajraktarevic score to propel the Revolution to their third victory of the MLS season - The Boston Globe Gil registered an assist, while goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic saved a penalty before conceding a goal on one.

JUNE 2 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Revs midfielder Esmir Bajraktarevic invited to U.S. Olympic camp Bajraktarevic has seen extensive minutes this season due to the congested MLS schedule combined with the Revolution’s six Concacaf Champions...

MAY 29 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Starting against Fire Bajraktarevic (illness) is starting during Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Bajraktarevic is back in the starting XI after missing one match due to the injury. The midfielder has started four matches before the injury and now comes straight back into the starting XI on the right wing, hoping to build on his good form.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out against Miami Bajraktarevic was absent from the team sheet in the club's 4-1 loss to Miami due to an apparent illness, per Kyle Bonn of Sporting News.

Impact Bajraktarevic was not an option last game, as he was completely left off the sheet despite starting in four of his seven appearances this season, apparently missing out due to an illness that has affected the whole club the past couple of weeks. However, the attacker should still be in a decent spot to make the team sheet against Chicago on Saturday after a week of recovery. That being said, he will likely return to the bench after his issues, getting some time to test his legs and fitness before a full return.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Gets just three minutes of play Bajraktarevic generated one tackle (zero won) and two clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Bajraktarevic was back in action for the Revs, coming off the bench late in the game. He's started three times in five appearances, logging in eight crosses (one accurate), eight tackles (five won) and four chances created during his third campaign in MLS.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 29 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Returns to Revs Bajraktarevic is back in training with New England following his stint with the USYNT.

Impact Bajraktarevic will have an extra week to train with the team with their next match on April 6 against Charlotte. He had previously started three of the four games played to open up the campaign, totaling eight crosses (one won), seven tackles (five won) and four chances created.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by USA Bajraktarevic was called up by the USYNT and will miss Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Bajraktarevic has started three of four matches to open the 2024 season and has assists in two of those matches. He's now set for a spell on the sideline. The midfielder will return to a starting role immediately when back with the team, hopefully for an April 6 clash with Charlotte.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE