MARTIN CACERES NEWS

Still out Caceres (Achilles) is still not an option for the Galaxy, per the Corner of the Galaxy.

Impact The veteran is still not an option for the Galaxy with an Achilles injury. He has failed to return to training for the side, therefore will likely be ruled out of Friday's trip to Colorado.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Caceres (Achilles) is out for Saturday's clash with LAFC, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Caceres won't be an option for Saturday's match due to an Achilles injury. He's now missed two matches in a row with this issue. It's not clear how serious the injury is, but he's unlikely to be fit for a Wednesday clash with Portland.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Seen with stitches Caceres required a few stitches to his head following the collision with Cristian Arango during the win against Real Salt Lake, per Alex Ruiz of the Galactic Tribunel.

Impact The collision suffered Saturday required immediate stitches as the defender is set to be questionable for the trip to San Jose, depending on how quickly the defender is able to heal. If he does have to sit out, this will give Jalen Neal a chance to get a start after coming on his relief of Caceres following his injury.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in win Caceres was subbed off early with a possible concussion during Saturday's 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Caceres got hurt in a collision with Cristian Arango early in the game. The defender's status for future weeks is currently unclear as he'll likely require medical evaluation to rule out a major problem. While he had just returned to the starting lineup after being an unused substitute in two consecutive matches, his potential absence would reduce the roster's depth while benefiting Jalen Neal in terms of playing time.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Caceres (pinched nerve) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Caceres was out with some nerve pain but he's now back on the bench and available for Saturday's match. The defender isn't fit enough to start, so it's Jalen Neal who is back in the starting XI for the Saturday match.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with nerve pain Caceres is in question for Sunday's match against Seattle due to nerve pain, according to manager Greg Vanney, per Corner of the Galaxy.

Impact Caceres is day-to-day heading into the weekend, as he is affected by nerve pain, possibly the reason for his early exit in the club's last match. He has been a regular starter, starting in eight of the club's 10 contests, so they will hope for him to be an option so he can continue in his starting role. However, if he is left on the sidelines, expect Eriq Zavaleta or Jalen Neal to start in his place.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension completed Caceres has completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Seattle on Saturday.

Impact The veteran defender was sent off in the 3-3 draw vs. St. Louis City due to a reckless play in stoppage time, but he should return straight into the XI to face the Sounders. Caceres has started in his four previous appearances this season, racking up 16 clearances, six interceptions and three blocked shots.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red card Sunday Caceres was sent off in the final minutes of Sunday's 3-3 draw against St. Louis City.

Impact The red card means Caceres will be suspended for the Saturday match against Sporting Kansas City. The earliest he will return is against Seattle on March 30. Caceres has been a regular at the back for the Galaxy, starting in each of the team's first four outings, and Eriq Zavaleta could replace him in the starting lineup to face SKC.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in friendly Caceres (knee) came off the bench during the second half of Wednesday's friendly against NYC FC.

Impact Caceres returned to match action in pre-season, playing 30 or so minutes off the bench. The defender played a major role when fit in 2023, totaling 15 appearances (all starts), before suffering the knee injury. Now that he's fit once more Caceres could be in line for a starting role once more heading into 2024.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Viewed running in training Caceres (knee) was viewed running during preseason training ahead of the club's season opener on Feb. 25 against Inter Miami.

Impact Caceres looks to be making decent progress at a return for the club's opening game of the match, as he was back in training running ahead of their contest in three weeks. Based on these new developments, the player should be back by then, as after six months of recovery time, the player should be close to ready as is. He will hope to claim a starting spot if he is all set to go on Feb. 25, as he was the club's regular starter in the center of defense before encountering the injury.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out 3-5 months with knee injury Caceres will undergo surgery after sustaining an avulsion fracture in his left knee against Sporting KC earlier this week, the Galaxy announced Friday. He is expected to miss 3-5 m...

Impact Caceres headed in his second goal of the season prior to suffering this knee injury on Wednesday, but the 36-year-old center-back might now miss out on the rest of the season as this surgery will certainly sideline him until September at the earliest. Chris Mavinga and Sega Coulibaly (lower leg) have had inconsistent fitness this season as the backup center-backs, so Calegari might be another option to fill in at the position alongside Jalen Neal (not injury related) once he returns from the Gold Cup.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Galaxy D Martin Caceres out with knee fracture Los Angeles Galaxy defender Martin Caceres is expected to miss 3-5 months for an avulsion fracture in his left knee that will require surger...

JUNE 24, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Galaxy D Martin Caceres out with knee fracture Los Angeles Galaxy defender Martin Caceres is expected to miss 3-5 months for an avulsion fracture in his left knee that will require surger...

JUNE 24, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Galaxy D Martin Caceres out with knee fracture Los Angeles Galaxy defender Martin Caceres is expected to miss 3-5 months for an avulsion fracture in his left knee that will require surger...

JUNE 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Stretched off Wednesday Caceres scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Sporting Kansas City. He was subbed off due to an apparent leg injury in the 85th minute, r...

Impact It does not look good for Caceres as he was forced to be stretched off with a serious leg injury. Further tests are to be carried out to find out the severity of the injury. If he is set to miss time, this will cause serious problem for the back line with both Jalen Neal and Eriq Zavalenta out on international duty with Sega Coulibaly also still out on injury. This Kelvin Leerdam as one of the only option to start, with a possible change of formation of three in the back.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against San Jose Caceres scored a goal and made three blocks and an interception in Sunday's 2-1 victory against the Earthquakes.

Impact Caceres headed in his first ever MLS goal Sunday from a Memo Rodriguez corner kick, opening the scoring as LA won just its second game of the season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from suspension Caceres is eligible to return for next weekend's clash against Austin FC after serving a red card suspension.

Impact Caceres missed Sunday's defeat in El Trafico after getting sent off against the Dynamo in the previous match. Chris Mavinga (undisclosed) replaced him in central defense before picking up an injury, so Caceres should return to the XI to face Austin next weekend.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives red card Caceres had four clearances and one interception in Sunday's 3-0 loss against Houston Dynamo. He was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards in the 63rd minute.

Impact Caceres will sit out when the Galaxy host Los Angeles FC on April 16. So currently, his next opportunity to play is when they play Austin FC on April 22. Until the Uruguayan defender's suspension finishes, Chris Mavinga is likeliest to play.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Caceres made a block, three clearances and an interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sporting KC. He also took a shot and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Caceres kept his first clean sheet of the season against Kansas City on Saturday. He's started alongside Chris Mavinga and Jalen Neal in central defense already in this campaign, though Sega Coulibaly (personal) remains his most likely partner in the first-choice lineup.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes over as starter in LA Caceres kept one clean sheet and recorded an assist across eight MLS appearances (seven starts) this season.

Impact Caceres almost immediately broke into the Galaxy's XI upon his arrival from Levante in the summer. The 35-year-old will likely be rotating with Nick DePuy to be Sega Coulibaly's center-back partner in 2023, but first he will be competing with the Uruguay National Team in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in playoff win Caceres made six clearances and an interception in Saturday's 1-0 Round One playoff victory against Nashville SC. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Caceres defended well to shut out Nashville and Golden Boot winner Hany Mukhtar on Saturday, booking a spot in the Western Conference semifinals next week. Caceres has started in six of the Galaxy's last seven games, so its safe to assume he and Sega Coulibaly are the preferred center-back pairing moving forward.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to club Caceres is set to return to his club after starting for Uruguay in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Canada.

Impact Caceres had started in three straight games before joining his national team to prepare for the World Cup, so he only missed the Sept. 25 win over San Jose. Derrick Williams is likely to return to the bench if Caceres is able to start in Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to national team Caceres has been called up by Uruguay National Team for upcoming friendlies against Iran and Canada on Sept. 23 and 27.

Impact Caceres will miss Saturday's MLS clash against the Earthquakes while on international duty, with Derrick Williams and Sega Coulibaly likely to start in central defense for the match.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE