NJABULO BLOM NEWS

St. Louis City loan M Njabulo Blom to Kaizer Chiefs St.Louis City SC have loaned midfielder Njabulo Blom to Kaizer Chiefs in his native South Africa.The deal announced Tuesday runs through Jun...

SEPTEMBER 3 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Nets rare goal Blom scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-3 defeat against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Blom scored on his only shot from defensive midfield during a wildly attacking Saturday clash. Blom isn't a major offensive threat week-to-week and he likely isn't going to turn into a consistent goalscoring threat, even if this goal is a nice boon. Blom will likely continue in defensive midfield with an inconsistent ceiling at best.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Blom (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Blom was a late addition to the injury report with a hamstring injury but is now back on the bench. The fact he avoided missing any time with the injury is a good sign that it wasn't any sort of serious issue. Still he wasn't deemed fit enough for the start Saturday.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up hamstring issue Blom (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with Kansas City, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Blom won't be an option for Saturday's clash as he struggles with a hamstring injury for the second week in a row. The midfielder is a major loss in the starting XI, and this is already his second major injury of the 2024 season, a big concern for his availability moving forward.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Blom (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with D.C. United.

Impact Blom is back on the bench after missing two matches with a minor knee issue. The midfielder will see consistent chances in the starting XI when fully fit, though it's not clear how to full fitness he is currently.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Austin Blom (undisclosed) has been ruled out to face Austin on Saturday, Tom Timmermann of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact It's unclear what kind of issue Blom is dealing with, but the injury is severe enough to rule him out for his Western Conference matchup. Depending on his recovery process, Blom, who made 23 starts last season for St. Louis City, could be eligible to return against the Galaxy on March 16.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Assists late Sunday Blom assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Blom assisted his side's lone goal Sunday as he set up Celio Pompeu's goal in the 86th minute to cut the lead to 2-1. It was not quite enough to complete the comeback though, as Blom and St. Louis City were eliminated from the playoffs. He finished the season with one goal, one assist and three clean sheets in 28 appearances (23 starts).

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis CITY's Njabulo Blom wins Goal of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Njabulo Blom opened his professional scoring account in the best way imaginable in Matchday 34, earning 57.7% o...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores game-winner Blom scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Minnesota United.

Impact Blom scored the game-winner in the 73rd minute to complete St Louis' comeback on the road. That was his first goal in the season. The midfielder has a great all-around performance, leading his side in shots, tackles and interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for Wednesday Blom has served his one-match suspension and will be an option for Wednesday's match versus FC Dallas.

Impact Blom has totaled 15 interceptions and 14 tackles (four won) in the last seven matches. This ups his average a match to 2.1 in 17 appearances, 12 of them coming as starts.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Blom recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Monday's 6-3 victory against Austin FC. In addition, he was given his fifth yellow card in the 17th minute.

Impact Blom will not be available for selection Saturday after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. He had started the last seven matches, totaling 15 interceptions and 14 tackles (four won). This means that Indiana Vessilev could move to the defensive center midfield, with Aziel Jackson an option to start in the attacking midfield alongside Rasmus Alm and Jared Stroud.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in win Blom took a shot on target and made three interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 victory against the Rapids.

Impact Blom had to be substituted in the second half due to some dizziness, but he'll be expected to have recovered by next weekend and ready to continue as a starter in defensive midfield.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Blom is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Blom had to sit out last match as he was out serving with the South African national team. He's started four of his previous five games, recording 15 interceptions and 12 tackles (five won) in that span.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Wednesday Blom (international duty) returned to St. Louis Monday and could be an option for Wednesday's clash with Salt Lake, according to manager Bradley Carnell.

Impact Blom is back with the team after taking part in AFCON qualifiers with the South African national team. The midfielder had starter four of his last five matches in defensive midfield and could return to a major role immediately after not playing during Saturday's international clash.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to national team Blom is linking up with the South African National Team for an upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifier on June 17.

Impact Blom will miss his club team's next MLS game against Nashville SC at the weekend while away on international duty. He's started four consecutive league games in defensive midfield, but Miguel Perez could be the guy to replace him in the XI for the match.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in shut out win Blom made a block, two clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 victory against the Dynamo. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Blom once again defended well from midfield against Houston Saturday and his side has now kept two clean sheets across his three league starts since returning from injury in mid-May.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in start Blom made four interceptions and won one of three tackles in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Blom made his first league start since early March on Saturday after recovering from a groin injury. He will hope to stay fit and maintain a starting spot in defensive midfield moving forward.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays second half against Chicago Blom made a block, a clearance and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against the Fire. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Blom subbed in at halftime on Saturday and was a bundle of energy in defensive midfield in what was his first MLS appearance in more than a month after recovering from a groin injury. He'll aim to break back into the starting XI once he's returned to full fitness.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in U.S. Open Cup Blom (groin) subbed in and played the final 15 minutes or so of Tuesday's U.S. Open Cup defeat against the Fire.

Impact Blom made his first appearance in just over a month Tuesday after recovering from a groin injury he suffered in early April. He's started just one of his five MLS appearances, though he's been hampered by injury for most of the campaign.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Blom (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Dallas.

Impact Blom returns to the bench after three matches on the sideline due to a groin injury. Even when fully fit the midfielder has seen limited playing time and that isn't likely to change Saturday.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fitness test for weekend Blom (groin) has been upgraded to questionable in St. Louis' injury report for Saturday's clash against FC Dallas, and manager Bradley Carnell told reporters Thursday that he's bei...

Impact Blom has missed City's last three MLS games since picking up a groin injury in the loss to Seattle in early April, but he returned to partial training this week and could even be fit enough to make the squad to take on Dallas on Saturday.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in partial training Blom (groin) was able to complete portions of training with his STL City teammates on Wednesday, according to Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Impact Blom has been out since early April with a groin injury he suffered in the defeat against Seattle, but he's making progress with his recovery. He was initially expected to miss 5-6 weeks when he picked up this injury, so he likely still needs a bit of time before he can return to action.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out 5-6 weeks with groin injury Blom (groin) is expected to miss 5-6 weeks with a groin injury he suffered in the second half of Saturday's defeat against the Sounders, Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispat...

Impact Blom has been hindered by multiple injuries and illnesses at the start of his STL City career, and he's now expected to be sidelined at least until mid-May while he recovers from this groin injury. Indiana Vassilev should continue in the XI as Eduard Lowen's midfield partner in Blom's absence.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Seattle Blom was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against the Sounders in the 78th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Blom had only come into Saturday's match just after the hour mark, but he lasted less than 15 minutes before needing to be taken off again in favor of Celio Pompeu. Mutliple injuries and illnesses have limited Blom to just one MLS start in 2023.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in win Blom subbed into Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake in the 77th minute, making two clearances in the 4-0 victory.

Impact Blom made his first appearance Saturday since early March after recovering from an illness as he featured off the bench against RSL. He'll want to challenge Indiana Vassilev for a starting spot in midfield against Minnesota United next weekend.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE