JHOJAN VALENCIA NEWS

Option for weekend Valencia has served his one match suspension and will be an option with Saturday's match versus Houston.

Impact Valencia completed his second suspension on the season and will return as an option for the weekend. He's been a depth option in the midfield, having started just twice in the last seven games, logging in just five tackles and three interceptions in that span.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Earns another suspension Valencia has earned a one-game suspension and won't play vs. LAFC on Wednesday.

Impact Valencia received his eighth yellow card of the season in the 2-1 loss to Toronto on Saturday despite coming off the bench, and the midfielder will be absent to face LAFC. However, even if he had been available, Valencia wouldn't have made much of a difference in fantasy, since he's not starting regularly anymore. He'll be eligible to return against Houston on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Valencia has served his one match suspension and it set to be an option for Saturday's match against Kansas City.

Impact Valencia is set to return to the starting lineup for Austin after missing last match through suspension. This comes after starting five of the last six games played for the side, recording eight clearances with eight tackles in that span. This gives the midfielder 10 starts in 15 appearances, logging in 23 tackles with the 21 clearances while keeping one clean sheets during his third season in Texas.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Handed suspension Valencia received his fifth yellow card of the season and is set for a one match suspension.

Impact Valencia will serve his first suspension of the season after being shown his fifth yellow card. He's been able to start five of the last six games played, recording eight tackles, eight clearances and three interceptions in that span. With Daniel Pereira off with Venezuela for Copa America, Alexander Ring will be the lone defensive midfielder, with a formation chance likely in the works for the clash against Minnesota.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Another yellow card Valencia generated one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.

Impact Valencia was selected to the starting XI in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle after appearing as a second half substitute in Austin's first match of the campaign. He recorded one shot on target and contributed three tackles (two won), three interceptions and a block defensively. Valencia also picked up his second yellow card of the season. After being cautioned just four times over 27 appearances (16 starts) in 2023, Valencia will have to improve upon his early disciplinary complications to remain a consistent option for Austin FC.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ends as starter Valencia started this season on the bench but started the final six matches and totaled 27 appearances.

Impact Valencia saw his role grow in 2023, but he finished with 1,432 minutes total, nearly three times his total from 2022. The defensive midfielder avoided injury in 2023, but never earned a major role outside of the closing stages. Valencia will hope to impress in pre-season and earn a more consistent role moving forward.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Valencia had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and making two interceptions during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Valencia set up Sebastian Driussi in the 44th minute assisting the game tying goal for Austin. The assist was the first goal involvement of the season for Valencia as he's started just 50% of his appearances in the league this season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in narrow loss Valencia made two blocks, an interception and won three of four tackles in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against FC Dallas.

Impact Valencia might be set for an extended run in Austin's XI with Owen Wolff (not injury related) competing in the upcoming u-20 World Cup.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in season debut Valencia made a clearance, an interception and won three of three tackles in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Dyanmo.

Impact Valencia made his first start of the season against Houston on Saturday, but Owen Wolff seems to be the preferred option over him in defensive midfield at the moment, and Alexander Ring as well once he returns to the position from filling in at center-back.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Backup option this season Valencia was an unused substitute in the defeat against LAFC in the Western Conference Final.

Impact Valencia made 14 MLS appearances (five starts) this season after joining Austin from Deportivo Cali in January, as a knee surgery in the summer kept him out of the squad from June to August. The 26-year-old will enter 2023 as the backup option to Alexander Ring and Daniel Pereira in defensive midfield.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin looks to end road losing streak in matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps

Austin visits the Vancouver Whitecaps aiming to break a three-game road skid

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Djitte leads Austin against Nashville

Moussa Djitte leads Austin into a matchup with Nashville after scoring three goals against Real Salt Lake

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench in win Valencia was an unused substitute in Saturday's victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Valencia was back in Austin's match day squad for the first time since May after recovering from a surgery on his meniscus. Even before his injury he had only started in two MLS games this season.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Valencia (knee) goes into Saturday's clash with Kansas City with no injury designation.

Impact Valencia has no injury designation heading into Saturday's match against Kansas City. The midfielder was seen in training earlier in the week so a return Saturday seems on the cards. Valencia will hope to return in some capacity though he has only made nine appearances and two starts so far in 2022.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Driussi leads Austin against Sporting Kansas City

Sebastian Driussi leads Austin into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City following a two-goal outing against the San Jose Earthquakes

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin hosts the San Jose Earthquakes following shutout win

A game after shutting out Sporting Kansas City 2-0, Austin hosts the San Jose Earthquakes

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seen in training Valencia (knee) was dressed an on the pitch for part of Austin FC's training session on Thursday, Chris Bils of The Striker reports.

Impact Valencia hasn't played since May due to a knee injury that required surgery in late June, but he is progressing with his recovery as his training appearance this week proves. He isn't listed in Austin's injury report for Saturday's clash against Sporting KC, but it's likely he still needs more time before he can fully rejoin the squad.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Driussi and Austin visit Sporting Kansas City

Sebastian Driussi leads Austin into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City after scoring two goals against the New York Red Bulls

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin hosts the New York Red Bulls in non-conference matchup

Austin hosts the New York Red Bulls in non-conference play

JULY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin tries to continue road win streak in game against Dallas

Austin visits Dallas aiming to prolong a four-game road winning streak

JULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin hosts the Houston Dynamo after shutout victory

A game after shutting out Atlanta United 3-0, Austin faces the Houston Dynamo

JULY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin takes road win streak into matchup against Atlanta United

Austin visits Atlanta United looking to extend a three-game road winning streak

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin visits the Colorado Rapids after shutout win

A game after shutting out Charlotte FC 1-0, Austin faces the Colorado Rapids

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte FC hosts Austin in non-conference action

Charlotte FC and Austin square off in non-conference action

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin hosts Dallas after shutout win

A game after shutting out CF Montreal 1-0, Austin plays Dallas

JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS