MCKINZE GAINES NEWS

Available Sunday Gaines (lower body) is back on the bench for Sunday's game versus Los Angeles FC.

Impact Gaines could finally get minutes as a substitute for either Latif Blessing or Amine Bassi after missing the last eight MLS matches due to the injury. However, it remains to be seen how much of an impact Gaines can make after such an absence and with little time on the field.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return to grass Gaines (lower body) was seen back on the grass as he is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's match against Seattle.

Impact With Gaines returning to the training pitch, he could feature Wednesday if he passes fitness. The midfielder only played in four games this season, starting just once as he continues to lack form while dealing with injury.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Gaines (lower body) is out for Saturday's game against the Galaxy.

Impact Gaines has been limited to just 12 minutes of action across two appearances off the bench since the beginning of April, so his absence won't affect many fantasy decisions.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC trade F McKinze Gaines to Dynamo Nashville SC were wheeling and dealing Monday, trading winger McKinze Gaines to the Houston Dynamo and making another swap with the Philadel...

APRIL 22 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nashville SC trade F McKinze Gaines to Dynamo Nashville SC were wheeling and dealing Monday, trading winger McKinze Gaines to the Houston Dynamo and making another swap with the Philadel...

APRIL 22 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Houston Dynamo acquire McKinze Gaines from Nashville SC | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - HOU receive: McKinze Gaines - NSH receive: $75k GAM Houston Dynamo FC have acquired forward McKinze Gaines...

APRIL 22 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Dealt to Houston Gaines was traded to Houston for $75,000 in General Allocation Money, MLS announced.

Impact Gaines is on the way to Houston to try and offer some reinforcements in the midfield. The midfielder made just four appearances (one start) for Nashville before being dealt, but was a more consistent producer with Charlotte. Gaines isn't a major offensive threat but he can play on either wing and is effective off the bench.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Gaines (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Columbus.

Impact Gaines returns to the bench Saturday after spending four matches on the injured list. The midfielder made just two starts in five matches before the injury but is now an option once more. Justin Meram and Kerwin Vargas get the start on the wings with Gaines on the bench.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Gaines (knee) is listed as questionable in Charlotte's injury report for Wednesday's clash against the Union.

Impact Gaines has missed his side's last three league matches with a knee injury he suffered in mid-May, but he's progressing with his recovery and could be available to return against Philly this week. With Kamil Jozwiak (thigh) and Enzo Copetti (hamstring) also injured, Kerwin Vargas is likely to start on the right wing with Karol Swiderski lining up at center forward.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out for weekend Gaines (knee) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy, according to Charlotte's injury report.

Impact Gaines is set to miss a third straight league game after suffering a knee injury last week. Kamil Jozwiak (thigh) is questionable for the weekend as well, so Kerwin Vargas might get a start on the right wing against Los Angeles.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knee injury Gaines (knee) will not be an option for Wednesday's match against the Chicago Fire, reports Will Palaszcuzuk of WFNZ.

Impact Gaines will be sidelined Wednesday with a knee injury, He's gotten the call to start five times in nine starts, totaling an assist in that span. Once healthy the winger could see more starts amid Kamil Jozwiak's injury woes (thigh).

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win McKinze Gaines assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win versus New York City FC.

Impact McKinze Gaines got the start for the second straight match and recorded an assist Saturday. He's totaled five starts in the last eight games, logging in an assist with 21 crosses (five accurate) in that span to put him at 2.6 crosses a game.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in start Gaines created a chance and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against D.C. United.

Impact Gaines made his first start since March on Saturday while Kamil Jozwiak (thigh) was out injured. Gaines seems to be the backup option on the right wing at the moment.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot off bench Gaines (thigh) subbed into Saturday's match against the Rapids in the 82nd minute, taking a shot in the 2-2 draw.

Impact Gaines returned from a minor thigh injury on Saturday. He started three matches on the right wing in February and March, but Charlotte has gotten into a bit more of a rhythm since then with Karol Swiderski and Kamil Jozwiak as his competition in the position.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Saturday Gaines is listed as questionable with a thigh injury in Charlotte's injury report to face the Rapids this weekend.

Impact Gaines missed last weekend's loss to Real Salt Lake with this injury and he'll face a fitness test in order to be available against Colorado, but manager Christian Lattanzio seemed "optimistic" about Gaines' status, according to team reporter Will Palaszczuk on Thursday.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against New York Gaines took three shots (one on target) and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Red Bulls.

Impact Gaines got a second consecutive start on the right wing Saturday in absence of Karol Swiderski (not injury related), who's away on international duty, and he was arguably Charlotte's most dangerous player on the night.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in win Gaines took a shot on target and made an interception in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Orlando City.

Impact Gaines has started two of Charlotte's first four games of the season on the right wing, but Karol Swiderski likely remains the preferred option in the position.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in season finale Gaines subbed in for the final half hour or so of Sunday's 2-0 Decision Day defeat against the Red Bulls.

Impact Gaines had a bit of a stop-start campaign with Charlotte after being selected from Austin during the Expansion Draft in December. The 24-year-old tallied a goal and four assists across 24 MLS appearances (11 starts) on the right wing, but he will want to be a more consistent feature in the XI in 2023.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist in win McKinze Gaines assisted once to go with one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Gaines came off the bench and was an immediate influence by assisting Rios' fourth goal on the game. He has only started 11 times in 23 matches and has totaled four assists, 51 crosses and 12 chances created on the campaign.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swiderski and Charlotte FC host the Philadelphia Union

Karol Swiderski leads Charlotte FC into a matchup with the Philadelphia Union after scoring two goals against the Chicago Fire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs helper in victory McKinze Gaines assisted once to go with one shot (zero on target), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Chicago Fire. He was also show...

Impact McKinze Gaines replaced Andre Shinyashiki in the 62nd minute and made the most of his limited time on the pitch. Shortly after coming on, he found Nuno Santos at the top of the penalty area in the 76th, and Santos did the rest to help equalize the scoring. He notably picked up a yellow card in the 79th minute for a bad foul.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shaqiri leads the Chicago Fire against Charlotte FC

Xherdan Shaqiri leads the Chicago Fire into a matchup with Charlotte FC after a two-goal performance against CF Montreal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte FC seeks to stop losing streak in matchup with New York City FC

Charlotte FC will try to break a three-game losing streak when it takes on New York City FC

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS