JOSE ANDRES MARTINEZ NEWS

Expected back for weekend Martinez (undisclosed) is "back and ready to go" for the NYCFC clash on Saturday, according to Philadelphia manager Jim Curtin on Friday.

Impact Martinez was not involved in the midweek win over Nashville for an undisclosed reason, but he should be back in the squad at least and potentially back in the XI in midfield to face New York City on Saturday.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores last minute equalizer Martinez scored with his only shot and won three of his four tackles in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Orlando.

Impact Martinez scored his first MLS goal in dramatic fashion as he equalized with a long-range belter into the top corner. The defensive midfielder was influential at both ends of the pitch, making more tackles than any other player.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Martinez is in the lineup for Wednesday's clash versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Martinez had to sit out last match while serving a one-match suspension and out on national team duty with Venezuela. He's started three of the last five games played, recording 11 tackles and four clearances in that span.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yellow card suspension served Martinez will be eligible to feature in next week's clash against Orlando City after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Martinez missed Saturday's loss to San Jose while suspended for yellow card accumulation. He's been called up by the Venezuelan National Team for upcoming friendlies on June 15 and 18, but should return to Philly in time to be able to face Orlando on the 21.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against San Jose Martinez will miss next weekend's clash against the Earthquakes with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Martinez picked up his fifth booking of the season in coming off the bench during Saturday's win over CF Montreal, meaning he will be suspended for next weekend's match. Jesus Bueno and Andres Perea are both options to replace him in midfield for the game, as are Alejandro Bedoya (quadriceps) and Jack McGlynn (not injury related) if available for selection.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Philly Martinez has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract extension with the option to extend for an additional season with the Union, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Martinez has tallied eight assists and 24 clean sheets in 90 MLS appearances (87 starts) since joining Philadelphia in January 2020, winning the Supporters' Shield with the team as a rookie and also starting nine CONCACAF Champions League games over the last two seasons. The 28-year-old defensive midfielder has now signed on to remain at a the club through the 2025 campaign at least.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Martinez took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against the Revolution. He also made three blocks, an interception and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Martinez made his first league start in almost a month on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury, and he's now tallied three shots and four chances created across his two appearances (123 minutes played) in midfield since his return.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start on bench Martinez is on the bench for Wednesday's match against D.C United.

Impact Martinez is not fit enough to start, so he will remain on the bench until he gets back to full fitness. He's started all eight games previously started, recording one assist and 15 clearances thus far.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable Martinez (hamstring) is listed as questionable on the Philadelphia injury report for Wednesday's clash with D.C. United.

Impact Martinez remains questionable after spending two matches on the sideline. The midfielder returned to individual training before a match against Colorado but was unable to return to the pitch. The defensive midfielder has been a consistent starter and with Jack McGlynn traveling for international duty Martinez could return directly to the starting XI.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Martinez (hamstring) is absent from the Philadelphia injury report for Saturday's trip to Colorado.

Impact Martinez missed a 1-0 win over RBNY but managed to clear the injury report early before Saturday's match against Colorado. The defensive midfielder as been a consistent starter when fit, and would return to a major role if deemed fit once more.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for weekend Martinez (hamstring) is unlikely to feature against the Red Bulls on Saturday, Union manager Jim Curtin told reporters Thursday.

Impact Martinez missed Tuesday's defeat to LAFC in the CONCACAF Champions League with a hamstring injury and he will be a doubt to be able to play against New York Saturday as well, with Curtin saying he's likely still at least a week away from returning to action.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for CCL match Martinez (hamstring) will not travel with Philadelphia for the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League semifinal tie against LAFC on Tuesday, Union manager Jim Curtin told repo...

Impact Martinez picked up this hamstring injury in the first leg of the semifinal tie last week and will not be available for the return fixture. He will be questionable for Saturday's MLS clash against the Red Bulls as well.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays on after head injury Martinez suffered a nasty-looking head injury early on in Saturday's 4-2 win over Toronto, but played on until the 86th minute.

Impact Martinez looked like he would have to be taken off after a lengthy stoppage in the third minute. The midfielder should be available for the upcoming Champions League semi-final, considering he was deemed fit to play on.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against KC Martinez took three shots and created a chance in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sporting Kansas City. He also made four interceptions, a clearance and won three of five tackles in th...

Impact Martinez returned to the XI after the international window on Saturday and was very active going forward from midfield. He was also solid defensively as his side kept its second clean sheet of the campaign.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to national team Martinez has been called up by the Venezuelan National Team for upcoming international friendlies on March 24 and 28.

Impact Martinez will miss Saturday's MLS clash against Orlando City while on international duty, and he might be questionable for the April 1 match against Sporting KC as well. Winter signing Andres Perea could make his first league start for the Union in his absence.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper in victory Martinez assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win over Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th minute.

Impact Martinez helped Philadelphia claim all three points in this contest by delivering the game-winning assist on Joaquin Torres' deciding stoppage time strike. The helper represents his first on the young league season. He posted three last season.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against LAFC Martinez took three shots and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-3 (3-0 after penalties) defeat against LAFC in the MLS Cup Final. He also made a block, three clearances, three interc...

Impact Martinez played well on both sides of the ball in Saturday's back-and-forth Cup Final, and he set up a Daniel Gazdag strike for his third assist of the campaign. But John McCarthy saved Martinez's spot kick in the shootout and the Union came up just short of lifting the postseason trophy once again.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Martinez made four interceptions, a clearance and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Atlanta United. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Martinez was solid defensive Saturday even if his side's attack uncharacteristically sputtered against Atlanta. The Union are closing in on clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot in loss Martinez put one shot off target and make two tackles (one won) during Saturday's 3-1 loss to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Martinez had dealt with a shoulder issue before this game but it didn't stop him from completing the full 90. As a defensive-midfielder, it will take more attacking work to see his value rise, as he hasn't recorded a goal, assist or shot on target in his last four matches.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Martinez (shoulder) is not listed in Philadelphia's injury report for Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Martinez came off with a shoulder injury last week, but a one-game yellow card suspension gave him some extra time to recover and it seems he will be available against Cincinnati. He has started all 20 MLS matches he's been eligible for this season, and should be back in the XI as soon as he's fit enough despite some impressive recent performances from Jack McGlynn.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Martinez (shoulder) was in training with the Union on Thursday, Matthew De George of Daily Times Sports reports.

Impact Martinez had to come out of last weekend's win over Orlando with a shoulder injury, but he seems to be recovering well. He will miss Saturday's clash against the Dynamo regardless due to a suspension for yellow card accumulation, but he will likely be expected to be fit for the following weekend's match.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with shoulder injury Martinez was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match with Orlando due to a shoulder injury.

Impact Martinez lasted 68 minutes before succumbing to the injury and being replaced. More information about the extent of injury should be available in the coming days, but regardless he will be suspended for next week's clash against the Dynamo for yellow card accumulation after picking up his seventh booking of the season on Saturday. Alejandro Bedoya should return from a suspension of his own to replace him in midfield for the game.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in rout Martinez provided one assist from one chance created during 73 minutes of Friday's 7-0 win over D.C. United.

Impact Martinez returned from a one-match suspension and didn't have much to do aside from setting up Alejandro Bedoya's first goal. With two assists in his last three starts, Martinez should be in good confidence as long as the rest of his teammates. Up next is a trip to Inter Miami, which have conceded 27 goals in 18 matches.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended again Martinez received two yellow cards during the Union's game Wednesday at Chicago.

Impact Martinez is eligible to return July 8 versus D.C. United. He will sit out one Union league game for the first time since May 18, when they used defender Jack Elliott as a defensive midfielder and Olivier Mbaizo in place of their then-suspended Venezuelan.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deflected shot provides assist Martinez provided one assist, had one shot off target, made two clearances, four interceptions and two tackles in the Philadelphia Union's 2-1 win over New York City FC on Sunday.

Impact The Venezuelan midfielder was effective in defensive duties as well as creating attacking opportunities. His goal assist came from a shooting attempt just outside the penalty area. The ball was going wide but caught Cory Burke at pace deflecting the ball into the net.From 15 appearances (all starts) he has scored no goals and this was his first assist.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE