Joaquin Fernandez - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Starts versus St. Louis Joaquin (back) has been included in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against St. Louis City.

Impact Joaquin's return is expected to provide a boost to his side's back line as he takes a center-back spot from Dany Rosero on Saturday. It will be the fifth league appearance of the season for Joaquin, whose average of 5.5 clearances per game is the highest on the squad.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City looks for first win of the season, hosts Saint Louis City SC

Sporting Kansas City aims for its first win of the season when it hosts Saint Louis City SC

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable Saturday Fernandez (back) is questionable for Saturday's clash with LAFC, Kansas City announced.

Impact Fernandez is a doubt for Saturday's clash due to a back injury. The defender has started and played the full 90 in each of the last three matches. Fernandez would be a major loss with Dany Rosero (ankle) also in doubt.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven clearances at Austin Joaquin registered seven clearances in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 35th minute.

Impact Joaquin had a good defensive outing and led KC in clearances, but it wasn't enough to avoid the loss on the road. The centerback also received his first yellow card in the proccess. He logged just two starts for the club in 2024, with five tackles and six clearances over that span.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal at Dallas Joaquin registered an own goal and one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to FC Dallas.

Impact Joaquin scored against his own net in the 40th minute to double Dallas' lead before halftime. That was his second start after transferring from Turkey in August. The centerback finished the season with six clearances and five tackles over that span.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Kansas City Joaquin has signed a deal through 2025 to join Kansas City out of free agency, according to his new club.

Impact Joaquin is making his way across the pond to join MLS after a successful early spell in his career in Europe. He most recently played in the Turkish league with Trabzonspor, starting in six of his 17 appearances. That said, he is likely to serve in anywhere from a rotational to a starting role with his new club, being a solid veteran pickup that can serve as a decent two-way option.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for season finale Joaquin (strain) is not in Valladolid's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Getafe.

Impact Joaquin ends the season injured having scored a goal and kept five clean sheets across 27 La Liga appearances (24 starts) in central defense. The 27-year-old is out of contract with Valladolid this summer.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from training Joaquin (undisclosed) was absent from training Tuesday, Valladolid announced.

Impact Joaquin continued to work individually on the sideline in training Tuesday. The defender missed a scoreless draw with Almeria due to the injury and is a doubt for Sunday's finale against Getafe. David Torres could start in the finale if Joaquin is unable to return.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off early Joaquin (undisclosed) was forced off after 16 minutes during Tuesday's clash with Barcelona.

Impact Joaquin made it just 16 minutes before being forced off Tuesday. The defender has been a nailed-on starter in recent matches, anchoring the center of the defense. David Torres replaced Joaquin and could see an increased role in the close stages of La Liga depending on the severity of the injury.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in defeat Joaquin recorded an own goal and two interceptions in Sunday's 5-2 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Joaquin added on to Atletico's goal total with an own goal Sunday. He's started the last six matches in a row while totaling 19 clearances and 10 interceptions in that span. This brings him to an average of 3.7 clearances a game.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off with injury Joaquin generated two tackles (two won), four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Elche. He was subbed off due to a strain injury in the 62nd minute.

Impact Joaquin was forced to come off the pitch Saturday after suffering from muscular issues. He has started in 16 of the 18 matches played, totaling a goal with 23 tackles (22 won) and 17 interceptions. He has been giving more playing time of late because of his accuracy to complete tackles, winning 95% of all tackles attempted thus far.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven clearances in win Joaquin made seven clearances, one interception and two blocks while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Joaquin returned to the team after missing the previous match and was rock-solid at the heart of the defense, pacing his side in clearances and prevailing over opposing forwards, especially during the second half. With 17 clearances over his last three starts, the center-back is one of Valladolid's biggest hopes for achieving the stability needed to stave off relegation.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Celta Joaquin scored a goal off his lone shot and made two tackles (both won), one clearance and one block during Wednesday's 4-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Joaquin didn't have brilliant numbers on defense but made up for on the other end, beautifully heading home a corner kick from the right to give his side a 2-1 lead in the 62nd minute. This was the first goal of the campaign for the center-back, who will probably be much busier defensively during the upcoming games.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off after 33 minutes Joaquin played for 33 minutes and conceded a yellow card during Saturday's 3-2 win over Getafe.

Impact Joaquin has started in all but one of his seven appearances this season but a dismal performance saw him replaced after a third of the match. While still a reliable member of the back line, he'll have to step up his form if he's not to be replaced by Zou Feddal in the coming weeks.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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