JOSEPH ROSALES NEWS

Sent off again Rosales was sent off in the 89th minute of Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake after picking up his second yellow card of the match.

Impact Rosales has already earned his second suspension of the season, as he not only received a yellow card in the 40th minute but also was given one in the 89th minute, leading to a red card and his removal from the match. He will now miss out on the club's next match against Houston on April 13, with Devin Padelford most likely taking over his spot at left-back while Victor Eriksson moves into the middle of the defense. Rosales will next be an option on April 21 to face Charlotte.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses in Saturday's draw Rosales had seven crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Rosales had another productive match to start the season, highlighted by his seven crosses and two corner kicks. He was productive once again defensively as he won two tackles and intercepted five passes as he once again played the full 90 minutes.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Excels in start Rosales registered two shots (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win against Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56...

Impact For Minnesota United's first game of 2024, the team had Rosales start at left-back, where he started a few times in the second half of 2023, and he took the promotion in stride. He created more chances and logged more accurate crosses than any of his teammates did Saturday. Ideally for Rosales, his latest log is a sign of what is to come for him in terms of output and opportunities this season.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

First career goal Rosales scored his first MLS goal and played 1,094 minutes in 2023.

Impact Rosales played the most minutes of his career in 2023, though that actually came on just 18 appearances, fewer than he had in 2022. The midfielder will hope to see his role continue to grow in 2024 as he looks to truly take a step forward and avoid hamstring injuries.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears injury report Rosales (hamstring) is absent from the Minnesota injury report for Saturday's trip to Kansas City.

Impact Rosales was back in training earlier in the week and was reportedly trending towards playing. It appears that will be the case as he heads into Saturday's decision day clash against Kansas City with no injury designation. Interim manager Sean McAuley also told reporters that Rosales could return to the starting XI, replacing Bakaye Dibassy at left-back.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for Saturday return Rosales (hamstring) is expected to set up a possible come back for Saturday's match against Sporting Kansas City, per Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press.

Impact Rosales has not stepped foot on the pitch since Sep 21 as he deals with a hamstring injury. He has been able to keep consistent appearances in the starting XI when healthy, making a start his previous 12 MLS games, while recording a goal with 42 crosses (six won) in that span. Bakaye Dibassy is set to start at left back if he is not ready to return in time for Saturday's final game of the regular season.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left out of international call ups Rosales was not called up by the Honduran national team as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury.

Impact Rosales' season continues to be a jeopardy as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. Injuries have been a problem for the defender this season, making just 13 starts in 18 appearances during his third year with the team, totaling a goal with 32 tackles (22 won) and 55 crosses (seven accurate) thus far.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for extended absence Rosales will be out for a few weeks with a "pretty bad" hamstring injury, head coach Adrian Heath told media, including Andy Greder of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, on Friday.

Impact Rosales picked up the injury during Wednesday's matchup against the Galaxy, and while no timetable has been provided for his return, there's a chance he might be out until after the international break, or even more, depending on the recovery process. Rosales had been playing at left-back of late, and in his absence, Zarek Valentin could get the nod in that role.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves match early Rosales (hamstring) picked up an apparent injury in Wednesday's game against the LA Galaxy.

Impact Rosales exited early from Wednesday's match after appearing to injure his hamstring. The midfielder looked to have initially gone down in the first 10 minutes of action and continued to play with the injury until being forced off in the 36th minute. Based on the fact that he played after enduring the injury, you can probably come to the conclusion that his knock isn't very serious and is most likely just a pulled or strained hamstring. He will most likely be a game-time decision for Saturday's match against St. Louis, and if he is not able to play, then expect Jan Gregus to fill in his spot.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Minnesota Rosales returned to Minnesota training, Jerry Zgoda of The Star Tribune reports.

Impact Rosales is back in training following his time on international duty with Honduras. He's now an option once more and could see minutes as soon as Saturday's clash with Kansas City.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Honduran national team Rosales has been summoned to national team duty with Honduras for their upcoming Nations League matches and is set to miss Saturday's match versus New England.

Impact Rosales has started in every league match played since May 21, totaling a goal with 41 crosses (six accurate) and 26 tackles in that span. Ethan Bristow could return to the lineup to play left back Saturday in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in 11 crosses in draw Rosales generated four shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Rosales had a decent outing against Seattle, notching 11 crosses, four shots, and a chance created in his 90 minutes of play. He registered his season high in shots and crosses in this match and experienced one of his best outings yet. The 22-year-old has only appeared in 15 matches this season due to injury and being called up to the Honduras national team for the Gold Cup, but should start to feature more now that he is healthy and back with the squad.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Austin Rosales (not injury related) took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Austin FC. He also made an interception and won two of four tackles in the match.

Impact Rosales plugged straight back into Minnesota's XI on the left wing after missing the previous two league matches while he was away with Honduras at the Gold Cup.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return to club team Rosales (not injury related) is expected to return to Minnesota and might even be available to face Austin FC at the weekend following Honduras' elimination from the Gold Cup, Andy...

Impact Rosales missed Minnesota United's last two MLS games while competing at the Gold Cup, but Honduras was knocked out at the group stage and he'll be returning to his club side soon. Rosales had started five consecutive league games mostly on the left wing prior to his national team callup.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Gold Cup Rosales is set to miss at least two MLS games for Minnesota United while he links up with the Honduras national team at the Gold Cup from June 24-July 16.

Impact Rosales has started five consecutive league games for Minnesota mostly on the left wing, his longest streak of starts for the club. But he'll now be unavailable for at least a few weeks while competing with Honduras at the Gold Cup. Perhaps Emanuel Reynoso is ready to take over his spot in the XI along the attack.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Toronto Rosales (upper leg) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Toronto.

Impact Rosales gets the start after being removed from the injury report earlier in the week. He suffered a knock against Austin but avoided any sort of injury designation and returns immediately to the starting XI.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loons' Joseph Rosales gets chance after talking to Adrian Heath about playing time MNUFC has been pleased with the 22-year-old Honduran after putting him in the starting XI.

JUNE 2, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Not on injury report Rosales (upper leg) is not listed in Minnesota's injury report for Saturday's clash against Toronto FC.

Impact Rosales appeared to suffer a knock in Wednesday's loss to Austin FC, but he isn't carrying an injury designation into the weekend. Kervin Arriaga, Sang-Bin Jeong or even potentially Emmanuel Reynoso (not injury related) could replace him in the XI if Rosales isn't quite fit enough to start against Toronto.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, limps off injured Rosales scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-1 defeat versus Austin FC. He was forced to sub...

Impact Rosales earned his third start in a row and scored his first MLS goal after three seasons in the league. However, the day was spoiled as he was forced off with an upper leg injury. He will undergo further test to find out the extent of injury, but could be in doubt for Saturday's clash with Toronto. If he has to sit out, then Kervin Arriaga could be an option to replace him with Robin Lod out with a long-term knee injury.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses in draw Rosales recorded eight crosses (four accurate), three chances created and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Rosales put together his best performance of the season Saturday, recording season highs in chances created (three) and crosses (eight, four accurate). He also took three corners, won two tackles, made on clearance and drew two fouls in his full 90 minutes of action, his first match playing every minute so far this season.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in start Rosales took two shots on target and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Timbers. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Rosales started just his second league game of the season on Saturday, lining up on the left wing as his side defeated Portland. He's a versatile backup option who can play all across midfield for Minnesota, but he's only going to slip further down the depth chart once Emmanuel Reynoso (not injury related) returns to the squad.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from national team Rosales (not injury related) will come back to Minnesota United on Wednesday, according to Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune. He is expected to be available for Saturday's clash agai...

Impact Rosales missed last weekend's draw against the Whitecaps while away on international duty, but he's expected to be able to return and play against St. Louis. Rosales is mostly a backup option in the Loons' midfield, but he's made two appearances (one start) this season.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call from national team Rosales has been called up by Honduras for upcoming CONCACAF Nations League fixtures on March 22 and 28.

Impact Rosales made his first MLS start of the season last weekend in defensive midfield, but he is set to miss Saturday's clash with the Whitecaps and possibly the following game against St. Louis City as well while with Honduras during this international window.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features off bench in win Rosales (not injury related) subbed into Saturday's match against FC Dallas in the 71st minute, making an interception in the 1-0 victory.

Impact Rosales secured his visa in time to be available for Minnesota's season opener on Saturday, though he should remain mostly a backup option in midfield for now.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Green card secured Rosales (not injury related) has obtained his green card and will link back up with Minnesota on Friday ahead of Saturday's season opener against FC Dallas, Andy Greder of the Pion...

Impact Rosales is expected to be available for selection against Dallas on Saturday after getting his immigration status in order. He made 25 MLS appearances (eight starts) for Minnesota United last season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE