JOSE ANTONIO MARTINEZ NEWS

Option off bench Martinez (foot) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Seattle.

Impact Martinez was upgraded to questionable earlier in the week and now returns to the bench. The defender wasn't deemed fit to start but could be an option off the bench, especially if Dallas are protecting a lead in the second half.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Martinez is listed as questionable for Saturday's match against Seattle due to a foot injury.

Impact Martinez didn't play in the series opener against Seattle, and his presence is yet to be determined, though it must be noted that he's missed four of the team's last five contests. Martinez has made 16 starts (22 appearances) in 2023, racking up most of his value through defensive stats in the form of 65 clearances, 18 tackles and 16 interceptions.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Atlanta Martinez assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.

Impact Martinez assisted Bernard Kamungo in the 62nd minute for the equalizer. He played his part defensively with five clearances and two tackles and also won all of his duels. He has now scored once and assisted once in 17 appearances and averages 3.5 clearances and one tackle per game.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Martinez (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Seattle.

Impact Martinez returns to the bench after a knee injury cost him three matches. The defender being fit enough for the bench for the break is a great sign he should be fully fit and ready to return to the starting XI to close out 2023.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain Martinez (knee) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Seattle, according to the Dallas injury report.

Impact Martinez is questionable once more due to a knee injury. The defender has missed three matches in a row with the knee injury and would have a month to recover if ruled out against Seattle.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still questionable for Tuesday Martinez (undisclosed) remains uncertain for the midweek clash against D.C. United, according to Dallas' injury report.

Impact Martinez has missed his side's last two games with an undisclosed injury, and he'll be a late decision for Tuesday once again.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for weekend Martinez (undisclosed) is listed as questionable in Dallas' injury report for Saturday's clash against LAFC.

Impact Martinez missed last weekend's loss to Austin with a knock and he'll be a game time decision once again versus LAFC this weekend. Nkosi Tafari and Sebastien Ibeagha would continue as the center-back starters if Martinez isn't fit enough to play.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knock Martinez was not involved in Saturday's defeat against Austin FC due to a knock, Dallas announced before the game.

Impact Martinez has kept three clean sheets in 14 MLS appearances (12 starts) this season in central defense, but he missed out at the weekend due to an injury while Nkosi Tafari and Sebastien Ibeagha started in his place.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Vancouver Martinez (head) made a block, two clearances and two interceptions in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against the Whitecaps. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Martinez recovered from a head injury to start and play the full 90 minutes of Wednesday's win alongside Nkosi Tafari in central defense.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Martinez (head) is not listed in Dallas' availability report for Wednesday's clash against the Whitecaps.

Impact Martinez appeared to pick up a head injury in the win over Austin last weekend, but he's not carrying a designation into Wednesday's match. He, Sebastien Ibeagha and Nkosi Tafari have been rotating all season in central defense so he might get a rest anyway versus Vancouver just to be safe.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers head injury against Austin Martinez was subbed out of Saturday's victory against Austin FC in the 59th minute after seemingly injuring his head. He made a clearance and won two of two tackles in the match be...

Impact Martinez took a couple of knocks to his head on Saturday and was subbed out before any more damage could be done. Nkosi Tafari could replace him alongside Sebastien Ibeagha in central defense if necessary against the Whitecaps in midweek.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First career goal Martinez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) with seven clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus New York City FC.

Impact Martinez scored his first career goal, but it was not enough to give Dallas the win Saturday. He did, however totaled a season high of clearances to up his average a match to 4.1. The defender has gotten the start in the last three games, generating a goal, 14 clearances and six interceptions while playing in every minute of the match.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in win Martinez registered two tackles (two won), four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Martinez had plenty to do behind the ball throughout Saturday's win, piling on the defensive volume from center-back. The defender offers next to nothing going forward but is an absolute rock in the back line, and consistent piles on volume. Martinez finished 2022 with 146 clearances and is already up to 23 in 2023 on just four starts.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Martinez (knee) is not listed Dallas' injury report for Saturday's clash against the Timbers.

Impact Martinez was not involved in last weekend's loss to LAFC due to a knee injury, but he could be available to return against Portland on Saturday. Sebastien Ibeagha and Nkosi Tafari could continue as the starters in central defense if Martinez isn't quite fit enough to make the XI.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in win Martinez made four clearances and an interception in Saturday's 3-1 victory against the Galaxy. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Martinez has started both of Dallas' first two games of the season in central defense, posting nearly identical statistical logs being partnered by two different teammates (Sebastien Ibeagha, then Nkosi Tafari) across the pair of matches.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cements place in XI Martinez made 33 MLS appearances (all starts) at center-back for FC Dallas this season.

Impact Martinez kept seven clean sheets as arguably the first name in Dallas' back line in 2022. The 29-year-old should remain a starter in the next campaign whether he is partnering Matt Hedges or Nkosi Tafari in central defense.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Martinez (undisclosed) is absent from the Dallas injury report for Saturday's trip to Colorado.

Impact Martinez heads into Saturday's clash without an injury designation. It's a good sign for the defender, who evidently had enough time to recover from the knock over the international break. Martinez has started every match he's available for and that's unlikely to change.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off injured in draw Martinez made one tackle (won), three interceptions and two clearances and picked up a yellow card in 83 minutes during Saturday's 1-1 draw at San Jose.

Impact Martinez was having a decent outing on defense as they earned the draw on the road, before subbing off with an undisclosed injury in the 83rd minute. The centerback also received his fifth yellow card of the season in the proccess. He should have enough time to recover before their visit to Colorado on Oct 1, though, but may be replaced by Matt Hedges if not cleared to play.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Helps maintain clean sheet Martinez logged nine clearances and three blocks during a 1-0 win against the Union on Wednesday.

Impact Martinez logged FC Dallas' best clearance and block tallies. He helped the team maintain three clean sheets across his last six appearances recorded. Across the three-sheet span, Martinez logged 17 clearances and five blocks.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns clean sheet in return Martinez held a clean sheet and added four interceptions, two blocked shots and six clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Real Salt Lake.

Impact Martinez and the Dallas back line held first clean sheet in last 12 matches but they've had four in the 10 matches before that. The center-back has been very productive in defensive peripheral stats but hasn't had much offensive role.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Martinez (knock) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Salt Lake.

Impact Martinez is back in the starting XI on Saturday after coming off injured against Austin. The defender was straight back in training and absent from the injury report, making this return unsurprising.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in injury report Martinez (undisclosed) does not appear in Dallas' injury report for Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Martinez was subbed out with an apparent issue last weekend, but it seems he's expected to be available and in the starting lineup once again versus RSL.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Austin Martinez was subbed out of Saturday's draw against Austin FC in the 63rd minute after suffering an apparent injury. He made two blocks, three clearances and won one of one tackles...

Impact Martinez defended well during his hour on the pitch Saturday, but it looked like he came off with a knock and his status will be uncertain heading into next weekend's clash against RSL. Nkosi Tafari could replace him in central defense if necessary.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Martinez will miss Wednesday's clash against LAFC due to illness, according to Dallas' injury report.

Impact Martinez has started all 14 MLS games in which he has been available, but he is set to miss Wednesday's match at least while in the health and safety protocols. Nkosi Tafari should be his replacement in central defense alongside Matt Hedges.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from illness Martinez (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Minnesota.

Impact Martinez missed last match after a trip to health and safety protocols but has returned to the starting XI for Sunday's clash. The defender is a minor fantasy option due to his role in central defense. Martinez will hope to stay in the starting XI after his small time out of the team.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE