PABLO RUIZ NEWS

Features off bench Ruiz played 11 minutes against Houston confirming he has fully recovered from his illness and is an option moving forward.

Impact Ruiz missed the game against San Diego due to illness but came off the bench for a little more than 10 minutes confirming he has fully recovered from his illness. The midfielder started the season opener and could gradually reclaim that spot in the upcoming games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo take on Real Salt Lake in Western Conference play

The Houston Dynamo and Real Salt Lake square off in conference play

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deemed questionable Ruiz (illness) is questionable for Saturday's clash with San Diego, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Ruiz is in doubt for Saturday's clash after picking an illness up. With his late spot on the injury report it's impossible to speculate to his true chances to play. At best it seems Ruiz will be a true game-time call for Saturday.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Active display in loss Ruiz had six shots (three on target), created six chances and sent in four crosses (three accurate) during Saturday's 4-0 loss against San Jose.

Impact Ruiz tried his best to get his team back in the game, always finding a way to generate danger by both creating for teammates and finishing plays himself. However, the playmaker couldn't helps his team finding the final product and ended up at the wrong side of a lopsided score. After having his last two campaigns cut short due to injuries, Ruiz will hope this is finally the moment for enjoying a breakthrough season.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back in friendly Ruiz (knee) started during Friday's pre-season friendly with NYC FC.

Impact Ruiz essentially missed the entirety of the 2024 season with a knee injury, but is returning right as expected. He's back in pre-season action and ramping up his activity before the season. The midfielder should be back in contention for minutes when the season kicks off against San Jose.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Signs new contract Ruiz has agreed on a new three year contract extension with Real Salt Lake, with a club option for both 2028 and 2028.

Impact Ruiz has agreed to a new contract just prior to tearing his ACL during training. He is already ruled out for the season, but will work on returning in 2025, where his spot on the club is already secured. The midfielder has been part of the organization since 2018, scoring seven goals with 11 assists in 114 appearances, 94 of them coming as starts.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake midfielder Pablo Ruiz out for 2024 season | MLSSoccer.com Real Salt Lake midfielder Pablo Ruiz suffered a season-ending knee injury (left ACL tear) earlier this week in practice, the club has confir...

MARCH 6, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Out for season Ruiz has been ruled out for the rest of the 2024 season after suffering a long-term knee injury during training, reports Tom Bogert of The Athletic.

Impact This is not the news that Ruiz would have liked to hear as his season comes to an end after just three matches. He was the number one option in the attacking midfield for Salt Lake, making 11 crosses (five accurate) and six chances created. His absence from the team means that Matty Crooks will pick up an important role as the main starter, alongside Diego Luna and Andres Gomez.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers seven crosses Ruiz attempted seven crosses (three accurate) and three shots (none on target) in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Inter Miami.

Impact Ruiz was making his first MLS appearance since July, having recovered from the knee injury that kept him out for the second half of last season. He showed everyone what his side were missing and was unlucky not to come away with an attacking return, attempting more crosses and creating more chances than anyone else on the pitch.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active in friendly Ruiz (knee) played 45 minutes during Tuesday's friendly against Fredrikstad.

Impact Ruiz got back on the pitch for half of Tuesday's Atlantic Cup friendly. The midfielder had his season ended late on by a knee injury but was able to get back on the bench during pre-season. With Ruiz back on the pitch he should be an option for a Feb. 21 trip to Miami for the season opener.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake midfielder Pablo Ruiz out 4-6 months after knee surgery | MLSSoccer.com Real Salt Lake will likely be without Pablo Ruiz for the rest of the 2023 MLS season, as the club announced Monday the midfielder recently u...

AUGUST 14, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Season over Ruiz (knee) underwent season-ending knee injury, Salt Lake announced.

Impact Ruiz suffered the knee injury during a 4-0 Leagues Cup loss to LAFC and after undergoing tests it was determined he would need a meniscus surgery. The midfielder will look to come back at full fitness in 2024, though any setback could see him sidelined to start the new season.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in Leagues Cup Ruiz went down with a knee injury and looked to of been in serious pain during the 13th minute of Tuesday's 4-0 loss to LAFC in the Leagues Cup.

Impact It is not looking good for Ruiz, who went down in serious pain Tuesday. He is set to go through tests on his knee to find out the severity of his injury, which will leave him in doubt for Aug 20 match against the Galaxy.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Ruiz pulls the strings for Real Salt Lake's midfield once again Just a minute after being subbed on to start the second half, Real Salt Lake’s Pablo Ruiz picked up his head and picked out a teammate.

JULY 15, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM

Will be suspended after break Pablo Ruiz recorded one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was given a yellow card i...

Impact Ruiz picked up another yellow card and will be suspended for the first match back after the League's Cup. He had made an appearance off the bench for the first time since May 28, logging in a goal with 32 crosses (10 accurate) and 16 tackles (eight won).

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hat trick of assists Ruiz had three assists from three chances created while taking an off target shot and crossing six times (two accurate) during Saturday's 4-0 win over Orlando.

Impact Ruiz set up goals in the 23rd, 41st and 88th minutes to assist three of RSL's four goals on the day. The assists upped the midfielder's season total to four, all of which have come in his past two appearances as Ruiz is a consistent source of crosses and chances created every time he steps on the field.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruiz directs Real Salt Lake to 4-0 win over Orlando City

Pablo Ruiz had three assists as Real Salt Lake got goals from four different players in a 4-0 victory over Orlando City

JULY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Passes fitness, starts Saturday Ruiz is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash with Orlando City,

Impact Ruiz missed the last match with a leg injury, but has recovered and is starting Saturday. He's scored three goals and one assist in the last seven games, totaling 32 crosses (nine accurate) and 13 shots (six on target) in that span.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fitness test for weekend Ruiz is listed as "probable" with a leg injury in RSL's availability report for Saturday's clash against Orlando City.

Impact Ruiz missed last weekend's win over Toronto and is now uncertain once again heading into the Orlando match on Saturday. Braian Ojeda and Jasper Loffelsend could continue in midfield if Ruiz isn't fit enough to start.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Minnesota Pablo Ruiz assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Minnesota United.

Impact Ruiz assisted Daniel Musovski in the 79th minute. He also completed one dribble and recorded two tackles and one interception. He has four goals and one assist in 14 appearances (13 starts) this season and averages 2.6 tackles and 1.8 shots per game.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vote for Goal of the Matchday – MLS Matchday 20 | MLSSoccer.com The stars of MLS seem deadset on one-upping each other with AT&T 5G Goal of the Year nominees. After Lucas Zelaráyan and Pablo Ruiz hit beyo...

JUNE 22, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Takes two shots in win Ruiz took two shots on target and created a chance in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against St. Louis City SC. He also made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles in the...

Impact Ruiz had another excellent game in Salt Lake's midfield on Wednesday, and he's averaging two shots and two chances created per 90 minutes in MLS this season. He's also scored three goals in the last month, including one from beyond the halfway line against D.C. last weekend.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake's Pablo Ruiz wins Goal of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Was there any doubt?

JUNE 21, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores goal Ruiz scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Across his last five appearances, Ruiz scored a goal every other game. He scored three goals during the five-appearance span, which continues to build him up as one of the MLS' best options available.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Ruiz's stunning shot helps Real Salt Lake top D.C. United Pablo Ruiz scored a remarkable goal from just inside his own half of the field and visiting Real Salt Lake continued their strong away form...

JUNE 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM