Impact Vargas made his second appearance of the season on Saturday after returning from international duty. He will likely continue mostly as a backup option in midfield coming off a major back injury from last year.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
OBED VARGAS #18 - MIDFIELDER - SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC
1 G •
4 A •
0.5 SPG
1 G
4 A
0.5 SPG
Features off bench in win Vargas played the final 20 minutes or so of Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Galaxy.
Active in training Vargas trained with Seattle on Thursday, Jeremiah Oshan reports.
Impact Vargas made a return from international duty, training Thursday back with his domestic club. The midfielder has made just a single appearance off the bench so far due to a back injury, but is now fully fit and could see more consistent playing time after making 13 appearances in 2022.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Called up to youth national team Vargas has been called up by the U.S. u-20 National Team for upcoming friendlies on March 22, 24 and 28.
Impact Vargas is only just returning from a back injury he's been dealing with since last June, but he'll be linking up with the U.S. u-20 side during this March international window, which rules him out of Saturday's MLS clash against Sporting KC and also possibly for the Galaxy match on April 1.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Active off bench Vargas (back) played 27 minutes off the bench during Saturday's scoreless draw with LAFC.
Impact Vargas made his season debut, coming off the bench for the final half hour of Saturday's draw. The midfielder was shut down due to injury early in the summer of 2022, but when fully fit could play a major role in Seattle's midfield.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out against RSL Vargas (back) was not involved in Saturday's victory against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Vargas is still working his way back from a back injury that he's been dealing with for roughly nine months now. He is almost fit enough to return to the squad but there's no reason for the Sounders to rush the 17-year-old's recovery.
MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Trending towards return Vargas (back) is available for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake, manager Brian Schmetzer told reporters.
Impact Vargas is expected to return for Saturday's match against Salt Lake. The midfielder missed the opener due to a back injury but is now nearing a return to the first team. Vargas made 13 appearances (10 starts) for Seattle in 2022, though the return of Joao Paulo from a torn ACL means Vargas will likely remain a backup in the Sounders' midfield for now.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for season opener Vargas (back) will not be available for Sunday's clash against the Rapids, according to Seattle's injury report.
Impact Vargas has been out since last June with a back injury that still hasn't fully healed, and he will miss the first game of the new campaign against Colorado this weekend.
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training with team Vargas (back) is in full training with Seattle to begin preseason, according to MLS reporter Niko Moreno on Tuesday.
Impact Vargas was very impressive during his brief stint as a starter last season before a season-ending back injury ruled him out from June onwards. Assuming Joao Paulo makes a full recovery from his own ACL tear, the 17-year-old Vargas will not have as big of a role in the XI in 2023, meaning there will be less pressure on the youngster and he can focus more on maintaining his fitness.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ends season injured Vargas (back) was not involved in the Decision Day draw against San Jose.
Impact Vargas made 13 appearances (10 starts) in his breakout campaign in MLS, taking over an injured Joao Paulo's place in the XI in early May and impressing in defensive midfield. But Vargas started dealing with back issues in late June and he has not featured at all since. The 17-year-old will just hope to be fit and available for the start of 2023, even if he would likely be the first-choice backup to Albert Rusnak and Paulo when everyone is healthy.
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Not close to returning Vargas (back) is maybe on track to begin jogging and doing minor workin in training in 2-3 weeks, according to MLS Espanol reporter Niko Moreno.
Impact Sounders General Manager Garth Lagerwey told reporters Friday that the club is being very cautious with Vargas' recovery from a back injury he suffered in June, and they will not rush the 17-year-old back in any circumstance.
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Out a few more weeks Vargas (back) is still out with a back injury that is being assessed every few weeks, Seattle manager Brian Schmetzer said Wednesday.
Impact There is still no definitive timeline on Vargas' potential return from injury, as Schmetzer told reporters Wednesday, "That's going to heal when it heals." He's been out for about a month now and he looks likely to miss at least another few weeks.
JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
