JULIAN CARRANZA NEWS

Returns in CCL loss Carranza (thigh) subbed on in the 45th minute during Tuesday's 6-0 loss to Pachuca.

Impact Carranza is back on the pitch for the Union after missing the last MLS match with a thigh injury. With his return, the forward will start back in the starting XI alongside Mikael Uhre after starting the home opener against Chicago, having recorded two shots on target and winning two tackles.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful for Seattle match Carranza (thigh) was viewed doing side work at training Friday and is hopeful for Saturday's match against Seattle, according to manager Jim Curtin per Joe Tansey of Bleacher Repor...

Impact Carranza looks to possibly be facing a late fitness test for Saturday's match, as he was viewed doing side work at practice but has still not been upgraded to team training. With only a day until the contest, his addition to the team appears to be a long shot, but due to the optimism the manager portrayed about the player being fit, it seems like there is still a decent chance. However, even if he is selected for the team sheet, it will most likely be on the bench and outside of the starting spot he held in the first match of the season, with Chris Donovan or Quinn Sullivan being his most likely replacement in the starting XI.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh injury Carranza has been dealing with a thigh injury that saw him missed Saturday's draw to Kansas and is at risk of missing Tuesday's CCL Round of 16 clash with Pachuca, per Jonathan Tan...

Impact Carranza was replaced by Quinn Sullivan and Chris Donovan in the attack after picking up a thigh injury. He will likely miss the CCL with Pachuca and will be questionable for Saturday's MLS match with Seattle. This means that either Sullivan or Donovan will likely to get the start alongside Mikael Uhre.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots Carranza took three shots (two on goal) and crossed once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Chicago.

Impact Carranza was held off the scoresheet while firing the second most shots on the team during Saturday's draw. The forward scored 14 goals while adding five assists last season and will hope to get off the mark in the new campaign next week against Sporting KC.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hat trick! Julián Carranza powers Philadelphia Union over Saprissa in CCC | MLSSoccer.com Julián Carranza struck for a second-half hat trick as the Philadelphia Union rallied to beat Deportivo Saprissa, 3-2, in Round One of the Co...

FEBRUARY 21 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Julián Carranza stays with the Union after Europe's winter transfer window A source with knowledge of the matter told The Inquirer that teams interested in him either didn’t offer enough money, or weren’t where he w...

FEBRUARY 2 • INQUIRER.COM

MLS media day: Julián Carranza is still a Union player, but might not be for much longer A few days before the preseason starts, and a few weeks before the winter transfer window closes, Carranza is still with the Union. He knows...

JANUARY 12 • INQUIRER.COM

Will remain in PHI Carranza had his contract exercised for the 2024 season, keeping him in Philadelphia for another year.

Impact Carranza almost matched his goal total from last season with 14 after another successful season in the MLS. During his first two years in the league, the forward has recorded 61 starts in 67 appearances, logging in 29 goals and 12 assists. The forward will remain the starting forward for the Union through the 2024 campaign.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns before end of season Carranza registered four shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Carranza was able to return from a hamstring injury, but failed to record a goal that saw his team eliminated from the playoffs. He scored 14 goals with five assists in 33 matches, 30 of the coming as starts. The forward had another upstanding season during his second year in Philadelphia, totaling 29 goals and 12 assists since 2022.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Carranza (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati.

Impact Carranza is back in the starting XI, as expected after shedding his injury designation. The forward is one of the top producers for Philadelphia and should be the main threat heading into the second round of the playoffs.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not included in injury report Carranza (hamstring) is not in the injury report and should be available for Saturday's match against Cincinnati.

Impact Carranza returned to training last week and hasn't had any setbacks, so he's widely expected to be available in the Conference Semifinals. The presence of Carranza provides a considerable boost upfront for Philadelphia since he netted 14 goals, to go along with five assists, in the regular season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julián Carranza is back from a hamstring injury and ready for Saturday's quarterfinal Perhaps the only good thing about the long wait between the Union's playoff games is that it has given Carranza time to heal.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Trains Thursday Carranza (hamstring) was training with the team Thursday ahead of Nov 25 playoff clash with FC Cincinnati. "When I did an MRI it came out that I was injured. So, I took the time th...

Impact Carranza looks to be on good track to play during the Eastern Conference semifinals against Cincinnati after missing the last match with a hamstring injury. He had scored two goals with an assist in his previous five matches played, four of them coming as starts. Quinn Sullivan had gotten the start in his absence and would be the first player to be called up if the forward is not fit to play on Nov 25.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Wednesday Carranza (undisclosed) is undergoing tests and is set to be a game-time decision for Wednesday's match against New England. "They're putting him through some tests now and obviousl...

Impact Carranza has been on a role of late, recording four goals and three assists in the last 11 matches. He was short one goal from his total last year, ending the season with 14 goals and five assists. Either Chris Donovan or Quinn Sullivan could take his spot in the lineup if the forward does not pass fitness in time.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in loss Carranza scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against New England Revolution. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Carranza scored on decision day to finish his 2023 regular season with 14 goals. The striker didn't quite live up to his brilliance of 2022, but he still popped up for 20 goal contributions in 31 appearances (28 starts.) Carranza remains an elite attacking option heading into the MLS playoffs.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal, assists in victory Carranza scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 victory versus Atlanta United.

Impact Carranza looks to be back in form since coming back from a head injury, getting his 13th goal of the season Wednesday. He is just two away from matching his career high for a season with two games left to play in the regular season. However, his has not scored against Nashville in the regular season the last year, making it a challenging game for the forward to get another goal on Saturday.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julián Carranza is out of concussion protocols and able to play for the Union in Columbus The return of the Union’s leading scorer this year is welcome not just for its own sake, but because Mikael Uhre is in another drought.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Out of concussion protocol Carranza (head) is out of the concussion protocol and eligible to face Columbus on Saturday, Jonathan Tannenwald of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact This is a positive development for the striker. However, it remains if the coaching staff will throw him into the starting lineup right away, as they've shown a willingness to be overly cautious with injuries in recent weeks. If Carranza doesn't start, then Tai Baribo or Chris Donovan could take his place upfront alongside Mikael Uhre.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status unclear Carranza (head) is questionable for Wednesday's match against FC Dallas, per the River End.

Impact Carranza is still in concussion protocol as he is questionable to play Wednesday. Chris Donovan is still expected to start at forward with another match in the weekend coming up for the team.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Carranza suffered a head injury and was subbed out in the 46th minute in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Football Club, confirms Jonathan Tannenwald of the Philadelphia Inqu...

Impact Carranza was taken off in the 46th minute after feeling dizzy following a head-to-head collision. He is place under concussion protocol and is questionable for Wednesday's match against FC Dallas. If he is not fit to play, then either Chris Donovan or Tai Baribo could be options to start Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Carranza had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Charlotte.

Impact Carranza entered the match in the 56th minute and set up Quinn Sullivan in the 70th for Philadelphia's first goal of the match. The forward has four goal involvements in his past five matches while taking nine shots, creating four chances and crossing four times over the same timeframe.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goals in two straight Carranza scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing three times (two accurate) and creating a chance during Sunday's 4-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Carranza found the back of the net in the 58th minute scoring Philadelphia's third goal of the match. The forward now has goals in two straight matches after a streak of four games without a goal, while his 12 goals on the season have him tied for third in the Golden Boot race.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Carranza, Union too strong for Red Bulls Julian Carranza scored his team-leading 12th goal of the season and the Philadelphia Union overcame an early deficit at home to rally to a 4...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM