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Sidelined again Gaines (thigh) is out for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Gaines isn't an option for Saturday's match as he continues to struggle with a thigh injury. The defender got back on the bench last time out, but apparently that wasn't enough to indicate full fitness. Gaines will hope to get back for an April 5 trip to Charlotte.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Saturday Gaines (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's matchup versus Montreal.

Impact Gaines could finally see his first minutes since October after struggling with muscular problems. He has previously been slightly active as a right-back, so he may threaten Andy Najar and Josh Bauer for the position in future games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union host Nashville following shutout win

A game after shutting out the New England Revolution 2-0, the Philadelphia Union host Nashville

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland Timbers play Nashville after shutout win

A game after shutting out Austin 1-0, the Portland Timbers visit Nashville

MARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spotted in team training Gaines (thigh) rejoined team training this week and might be available for Saturday's match against Portland, coach BJ Callaghan stated in a press conference, as reported by Valair...

Impact Gaines missed the first games of the season due to a thigh injury but resumed team training this week and could be an option to face Portland on Saturday. However, his return is unlikely to impact the starting XI as he is expected to be a bench option for the defense this season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not available for New England Gaines (thigh) is out for Saturday's season opener against New England, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Gaines is dealing with a thigh injury and will miss the first game of the MLS season. No specific timeline has been provided for his return. This injury is unlikely to affect the starting lineup significantly, as he is expected to compete with Andy Najar for the right-back position but is currently behind in the depth chart.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss opener Gaines is out for Saturday's match against the Revolution due to an undisclosed injury, according to manager BJ Callaghan, per Ben Wright of Backheeled.

Impact Gaines is not going to make the call for Saturday after suffering an injury, with the defender now ruled out two days ahead of the contest. This is a brutal break for the defender, as he did miss most of last season due to an injury and will now not be fit for the season opener. He did start in two of his four appearances when fit and will look to find more time if he can remain fit this season.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Option picked up Gaines' contract for 2025 was picked up, Nashville announced.

Impact Gaines will be back with Nashville for a second season after his option was picked up. The defender made just four appearances during his first year with the club, but showed enough in a depth role to earn a second year.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with MLS Next Pro Gaines has been playing with Huntsville City FC in the MLS Next Pro.

Impact Gaines has been out for a few months with an ankle injury, failing to make a senior appearance with Nashville. He has only made three appearances with the Huntsville City FC, starting twice in that span.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to resume full training Gaines (ankle) was spotted in training Thursday, but he's not working with the group and is not expected to be available to face DC United on Saturday, Ben Wright of MLSSoccer.com...

Impact Gaines has yet to resume full training with the group, and with the DC United matchup only two days away, chances are he won't be ready to feature for that match. If that's the case, then his next opportunity to return will be against Orlando City on Wednesday.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Gaines (ankle) is out for Saturday's clash with Miami, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Gaines isn't an option for Saturday's clash as he struggles with an ankle injury. The defender has yet to make his debut since signing with Nashville and hasn't really established himself as any serious part of the first team.

JUNE 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Nashville Gaines has agreed on a one year deal with Nashville SC, with club option for both 2025 and 2026.

Impact Gaines only made two appearances with LAFC in the MLS last season, spending most of his time with the reserves. In 20 appearances with LAFC II, the defender totaled four assists while averaging about 84 minutes per contest. He will be linking up with his brother McKinze Gaines in Nashville for the 2024 campaign.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Gaines (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with San Jose.

Impact Gaines is back on the bench Saturday, though he isn't likely to see any playing time even when fit. The defender is yet to make an appearance for the senior team in 2023.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available against Real Salt Lake Gaines (lower body) will not be available for Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake City.

Impact Gaines was questionable hours before the start of the match, but is ruled out Saturday. He's yet to make his 2023 appearances with a lower back injury and will find it hard getting much minutes on the pitch for the first team this campaign.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles FC seeks to break losing streak in matchup with Real Salt Lake

Los Angeles FC looks to break a three-game slide when it hosts Real Salt Lake

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Dynamo face Los Angeles FC in Western Conference play

Los Angeles FC takes on the Houston Dynamo in Western Conference action

AUGUST 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin takes on Los Angeles FC in Western Conference action

Austin hosts Los Angeles FC in Western Conference play

AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Facing late fitness test Gaines (groin) is listed as questionable on the LAFC injury report for Saturday's trip to San Jose.

Impact Gaines is listed as questionable on the LAFC injury report yet again. The defender hasn't made an appearance for the senior squad yet in 2022 and likely won't make the first team even when fully fit and available.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles FC takes shutout streak into matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes

Los Angeles FC heads into a matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes after notching two straight shutout wins

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Upgraded to questionable Gaines (groin) is listed as questionable in LAFC's injury report for Tuesday's clash against D.C. United.

Impact Gaines is yet to feature for LAFC this season as he's been limited to just four MLS NEXT Pro appearances in the spring before suffering a groin injury in April. But the 19-year-old is making progress with his recovery and could be back in the squad soon.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles FC hosts D.C. United on 6-game home winning streak

Los Angeles FC hosts D.C

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arango leads Los Angeles FC against Charlotte FC

Christian Arango leads Los Angeles FC into a matchup with Charlotte FC after scoring two goals against Real Salt Lake

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles FC takes win streak into match against Real Salt Lake

Los Angeles FC is looking to prolong a four-game win streak with a victory against Real Salt Lake

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles FC takes home winning streak into matchup against the Seattle Sounders

Los Angeles FC hosts the Seattle Sounders aiming to extend a four-game home winning streak

JULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Gaines (pelvis) is out for Saturday's clash with Kansas City according to the LAFC injury report.

Impact Gaines has been out all season with a pelvis injury and isn't a major part of the first team even when healthy. Gaines has yet to make an appearance for the LAFC first team in his career.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE