NICOLAS LODEIRO NEWS

Creates four chances against Vancouver Lodeiro took two shots and created four chances in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Whitecaps. He also made an interception and won two of two tackles in the match, and he record...

Impact Lodeiro was very dangerous on Saturday and his set piece deliveries resulted in two goals for Leo Chu by way of Jackson Ragen's headed passes. Lodeiro has tallied seven shots and nine chances created across his last four games since sliding over to the right wing from attacking midfield.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances Lodeiro recorded two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Lodeiro created four chances and earned a secondary assist during Saturday's win, his seventh goal contribution of 2023. The midfielder hasn't been as impressive as the 17 goal contributions he managed in 2022, but still continues to produce consistent volume. That volume combined with his role on set-pieces continues to give Lodeiro a safe floor and sky-high upside.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active playmaker but no goals Lodeiro generated three shots (none on-target), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's goalless draw versus Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Lodeiro was in his usual active playmaking role on Saturday. Working down the attacking right flank, the Uruguayan did not manage any shots-on-target. He has not found the net since a penalty strike in early May, his only goal this season, and has provided three assists.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends four crosses in return Lodeiro registered four crosses (zero accurate), four fouls drawn and three corners in Thursday's 1-0 defeat against Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a yellow c...

Impact Lodeiro had a decent return and was fairly active in a solid 73-minute shift. With a few more trainings he could be even better over the weekend after racking up 10 chances created and 38 crosses over his past five matches alone. The playmaker though hasn't scored or assisted in more than a month now.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup Lodeiro is back in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against LAFC.

Impact Lodeiro was forced to sit out last match with a groin injury, making him miss his first game of the season. He will make his 19th start this season, totaling a goal and three assists on 128 crosses (31 accurate).

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Lodeiro (groin) was back training with his Sounders teammates Tuesday ahead of the midweek clash against LAFC, SB Nation's Jeremiah Oshan reports.

Impact Lodeiro missed the 3-3 draw with Charlotte a few weeks ago with a minor groin injury, but he seems to have recovered and will be expected to return to the starting lineup in attacking midfield versus LAFC on Wednesday.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns questionable tag Lodeiro (groin) is listed as questionable on the Seattle injury report for Saturday's trip to Charlotte.

Impact Lodeiro is questionable after picking up groin tightness mid-week. The midfielder has been a guaranteed starter when fully fit and would be straight back in the starting XI if deemed available. The midfielder has scored once and assisted three times during 17 appearances (17 starts) in 2023.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin tightness Lodeiro left training early on Thursday as a precaution after feeling some tightness in his adductor, Seattle manager Brian Schmetzer told reporters.

Impact Lodeiro still has a few days to recover from this minor issue and it's not expected to affect his availability for Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC. He has started all 17 of the Sounders' league matches this season, tallying a goal and three assists mostly from attacking midfield.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Lodeiro recorded one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Thursday's 1-0 loss against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Lodeiro registered the most crosses in the match (10). He was also responsible for one shot, four key passes, two tackles and one clearance. He has one goal and three assists in 16 games this season and averages 1.6 shots, 2.3 key passes and 1.4 tackles per game.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores penalty against Kansas City Lodeiro took three shots and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Sporting KC. He also created three chances in the match.

Impact Lodeiro converted from the penalty spot to score his first goal of the season on Sunday, but it wasn't enough to prevent a shock defeat to bottom-of-the-table Kansas City. Lodeiro lined up on the right wing in an unorthodox formation for the Sounders, but he's likely to return to attacking midfield moving forward.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in win Lodeiro generated three shots (one on goal), six crosses (zero accurate), two chances created and six corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Minnesota United.

Impact Lodeiro had a nice performance on the attack Saturday, as he led the team in crosses (six, none accurate) and corners (six). He also created two chances, took three shots (one on target), won two tackles and intercepted one pass in his 89 minutes of action.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes five shots against Portland Lodeiro took five shots (three on target) and created three chances in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against the Timbers. He also made an interception and won two of two tackles in the mat...

Impact Lodeiro continued his excellent run of form Saturday as he's now tallied 11 shots (four on target) and three assists from eight chances created across his last four MLS appearances in attacking midfield. But that wasn't enough to prevent a big loss to Cascadia Cup rivals Portland on the night.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another assist against St. Louis Lodeiro took two shots and recorded an assist in Saturday's 3-0 victory against St. Louis City. He also made three interceptions and won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Lodeiro set up Joshua Atencio's long-range opener on Saturday, meaning he has now posted multiple shots and an assist in three consecutive MLS appearances. He's created 16 chances overall on the season through seven games in attacking midfield.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atencio, Ruidíaz lead Sounders to 3-0 win over St Louis City

Joshua Atencio and Raúl Ruidíaz scored second-half goals to spark the Seattle Sounders to a 3-0 victory over St. Louis City

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist against Los Angeles Lodeiro took two shots and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Galaxy. He also made a block, a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match, and he recorded...

Impact Lodeiro set up Leo Chu's eventual winning goal on Saturday for his second assist in as many matches from attacking midfield. He's creating 2.3 chances per game in MLS this season.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morris, Chú lead Sounders to 2-1 victory over Galaxy

Jordan Morris scored his league-leading eighth goal of the season, Léo Chú added a goal and an assist and the Seattle Sounders held off the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicolas Lodeiro addresses contract status with Seattle Sounders Seattle Sounders figure Nicolas Lodeiro could soon be a free agent.

APRIL 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nicolás Lodeiro not focused on contract status with Seattle Sounders  | MLSSoccer.com These days in Major League Soccer – or any other top-flight league, for that matter – you don’t see too many 34-year-old playmakers tearing...

MARCH 30, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

First assist Lodeiro assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 4-1 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Lodeiro opened his 2023 account with an assist during Saturday's rout. The midfielder has been a nailed-on starter with a solid floor through the opening four matches, though this was the first glimpse of his ceiling. Lodeiro has been in the MVP conversation when fit and available, and if he can avoid injury could be in that same discussion once more.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends 10 crosses Lodeiro recorded 10 crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Lodeiro has been upstanding so far, recording 35 crosses (seven accurate) in just four matches thus far. He will be the team's main playmaker with already an average of 8.7 crosses and 2.7 corners a game.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances against RSL Lodeiro took two shots (one on target) and created four chances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Real Salt Lake. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Lodeiro has created eight chances combined across his first two games of the season, but he's yet to record an assist for any of Seattle's six goals in that span.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in ten crosses Lodeiro crossed ten times (three accurate) and created four chances during Sunday's 4-0 win over Colorado.

Impact Lodeiro was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creator for Seattle on Sunday. The midfielder finished with team-high totals in crosses and chances created in the match as Lodeiro remains one of the best fantasy options in the league due to his creative floor on top of goal and assist upside.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace against San Jose Lodeiro took four shots and scored two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against the Earthquakes. He also created a chance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Lodeiro ended the season on a positive note with an incredible brace; the first goal came in the first 30 seconds of the game while the second was an outstanding volleyed strike from the edge of the box. The 33-year-old ended up with seven goals and seven assists across 28 MLS appearances (26 starts) in attacking midfield as the Sounders missed the playoffs for the first time in club history, but also won their first ever CONCACAF Champions League title back in May.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE