PEDRO DE LA VEGA NEWS

Eight crosses in victory de la Vega registered three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 1-1 (7-6) penalty shootout win over Houston Dynamo.

Impact De la Vega played his most minutes in a single match of the season Sunday (89) in Seattle's 1-1 (7-6) penalty shootout victory over Houston. The talented designated player led the attack with eight crosses (two accurate) and six corners. With Jordan Morris recovering from a hamstring injury, Seattle will lean on their star man to create chances in the next playoff round after an injury-riddled first season in Seattle.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

First MLS assist de la Vega assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact De la Vega was credited with his first MLS assist Wednesday as Seattle drew 2 - 2 with San Jose. The attacker fortunately deflected an attempted San Jose clearance directly into the path of Jordan Morris to score Seattle's first goal of the match. De la Vega has struggled with his fitness since arriving ahead of the campaign as Seattle's high-profile designated player signing. He has made just 12 appearances (six starts), scored once and provided one assist.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Makes tackle in win De la Vega generated one cross (one accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact De la Vega was in doubt coming into Sunday's match with a minor injury. However, the forward was able to come off the bench following getting the start the previous two MLS games. He started four of the last six league matches played, logging in four shots (two on target), two chances created and 11 crosses (three accurate).

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted in training De La Vega was not involved in training Friday and might be a doubt to face Sporting Kansas City on Friday, Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder at Heart reports.

Impact The talented playmaker has struggled with injuries all season long, and it's unclear if he'll be available for Sunday's match. De La Vega has been limited to just 10 appearances (five starts) this season, tallying one goal and three chances created.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders star Pedro de la Vega emerges from "tough moments" | MLSSoccer.com Sometimes expectations don’t match reality, as Pedro de la Vega has learned all too well this season.

AUGUST 30 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Unused in Leagues Cup De la Vega went unused during Saturday's 3-0 Leagues Cup loss to LAFC.

Impact De la Vega was deemed fit enough for the bench during Saturday's clash, but went unused. The winger has been recovering from a groin injury, his third significant injury since joining Seattle. The hope will be that he can get fit and stay fit throughout the closing stages of the MLS season.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in training De la Vega (groin) was a full participant in training Thursday, according to Niko Moreno of MLS Espanol.

Impact De la Vega has struggled with injury since joining Seattle, but he's now back in full training. He won't be rushed back into major minutes as Seattle look to avoid more long-term injuries for the winger. Still a return to training is a good sign as he looks to get fit before the end of the Leagues Cup.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Set for weeks out De la Vega (groin) will miss two weeks, according to manager Brian Schmetzer."Yeah, he will be out a couple weeks. It's not as bad as we suspected. He had the MRI yesterday and pro...

Impact De la Vega underwent some scans for a groin injury, and the forward is now set for about two weeks out. That will likely sideline him for the remainder of the Leagues Cup, but it could have him return before the MLS resumes. De la Vega has struggled in a big way with injuries since making the move to Seattle, which has kept him from really getting going in MLS.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Assessed for groin injury De la Vega was forced off the field in the 33rd minute of Sunday's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa due to an apparent groin issue, according to manager Brian Schmetzer, per Jeremy...

Impact De la Vega looks to be returning to the injury list just around a month after returning from a long-standing hamstring issue. He has yet to undergo scans, leaving his availability in the future up in the air. That said, they will hope for only minor problems, as he is a regular starter and a crucial player for the club when fit, but has yet to get it going this season due to his injury complications.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Minutes ramping up De La Vega is "ready to push out 60 minutes" despite still being on a minutes limit ahead of the Leagues Cup match against Minnesota on Friday, head coach Brian Schmetzer told Jack...

Impact The Argentine playmaker has struggled with injuries all season, but he seems to be leaving his woes behind. It's unclear when he'll be ready to start on a regular basis, but all signs point to him being headed in the right direction.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Available for 15 to 20 minutes De la Vega (hamstring) made it through a full week of training and is expected to play around 15 to 20 minutes, according to Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder at Heart.

Impact De la Vega has been on the brink of return for around one to two weeks now but is finally set to have that take place after training all week. However, he is only going to get limited time as he tests his legs, likely to only see around 20 minutes off the bench. Either way, this is great news, as they will gain back an expected starter after he missed six matches due to injury.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return De la Vega (hamstring) is expected to return for Saturday's clash with Chicago, according to Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder at Heart.

Impact De la Vega has been nearing a return in recent weeks and it appears he's finally set to make his full return. The forward was in good form before this injury and appears to be an exciting option for the attack if he can stay fit moving forward.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

In consideration to return next week De la Vega (hamstring) made it through a week of training and is in consideration for a return against Chicago on June 29, according to manager Brian Schmetzer, per Jeremiah Oshan...

Impact De la Vega continues to be on the brink of a return, as the newest development has the player set for a possible return in a week. This is bright news for the club, as the forward has only played three times all season and is expected to be a regular starter once fit. That said, he won't be an option to face Dallas on Saturday but could be set to play against Chicago, possibly getting the start immediately following his extended absence.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling but needs more time De la Vega (hamstring) is set to travel with the team but will need to recover more before playing, according to manager Brian Schmetzer, per Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder at Heart.

Impact De la Vega continues to make improvements, as he is now back in full training and is set to travel to Houston with the team. However, the forward will still need more time, with the manager implying he wants him to train fully for a week before getting him back on the pitch. That being said, he won't be an option Wednesday but could return in one of the two following games.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Still doubtful De la Vega (hamstring) is still in doubt for Saturday's clash with Minnesota, according to manager Brian Schmetzer.

Impact De la Vega remains in doubt despite being closing to a full return to the starting XI. The forward has been nearing a full return, but has struggled to get medically cleared at the final hurdle. Still with the flashes of talent he's shown it's not surprising that de la Vega isn't being rushed back into a major role.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Still listed as day-to-day De la Vega (hamstring) is still listed as questionable for Saturday's trip to Kansas City. Per head coach Brian Schmetzer, ""We're trying to get him up to speed and it hasn't happe...

Impact De la Vega is still struggling to return to fitness with a hamstring injury. It has not ben an easy run for the forward, who has only made one start in three appearances during his first season in MLS. He does already have a goal while producing eight crosses (one accurate) and eight shots (one on target).

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

In question to face RSL De la Vega (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's match against Real Salt Lake, according to manager Brian Schmetzer, per Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder at Heart. "He's super close...

Impact De la Vega will again be a late call to play as he continues to deal with his hamstring issues. He will likely face a fitness test to decide his availability, hoping he passes after only playing three times this season. Even if he is an option, he will likely only serve off the bench, with the club appearing to be taking his return to play cautiously.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable again De la Vega is questionable for Saturday's game against St. Louis due to a hamstring injury.

Impact There's a chance this might be nothing more than injury management, but de la Vega did play 14 minutes off the bench in Seattle's most recent contest. He's likely to be available off the bench, meaning he's not ready to start yet.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Saturday De la Vega (hamstring) is expected to make his return to action for Saturday's match against Vancouver, according to manager Brian Schmetzer, per Jackson Felts of Sounders Weekly....

Impact De la Vega is finally set to return after picking up an issue in the second match of the season, which shouldn't come as a surprise after he was involved in team training last week. He will likely start on the bench after the extended absence, getting time to test his legs before making a full return. However, he will hope to shape out a starting spot now that he is fit, as he did start in one of his two appearances before injury.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 11 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Full participant in team training De la Vega (hamstring) was a full participant in team training Friday, according to Niko Moreno of Sounder at Heart.

Impact De le Vega appears to be on the brink of a return after finally getting back into team training. However, a return against Portland on Sunday may be too soon, likely facing a fitness test ahead of the match. With only one day of team training before the contest, he probably won't be an option to face Portland, with a return against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday being much more probable.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Seen training De la Vega (hamstring) was seen training with the team Tuesday, per Niko Moreno of MLS Espanol.

Impact De la Vega has suffered a setback in his return, which has kept him out for the last two months. Since he is back to training, the forward is not too far along from making his return to the pitch, barring any setbacks.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers another injury De La Vega suffered a new injury during training this week, though manager Brian Schmetzer said the injury is in the same leg he had the previous hamstring injury, Niko Moreno of S...

Impact De la Vega has struggled with injuries all season long, and the promising winger's tenure at Seattle has been marred by problems that have limited him to just two appearances (one start) in 2024. There's no timetable for his return, and Schmetzer said a more concrete timeline could be provided before the end of April, though it seems likely de la Vega won't be back on the field for quite some time.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Not training Thursday De la Vega (hamstring) didn't take part in training Thursday, Niko Moreno of MLS Espanol reports.

Impact De la Vega wasn't able to train Thursday, a bit of a concern since the forward was expected to come into the first team Saturday. Still manager Brian Schmetzer has been very clear about not rushing de la Vega back, so if he suffered some sort of setback he could be in line for another week on the sideline.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Set for minutes this weekend De la Vega (hamstring) could see some minutes on the pitch for Saturday's match against Vancouver, per Jeremiah Oshan of Sounders at Heart.

Impact De la Vega has been out for the last month with a hamstring injury and will look to make his return to the pitch. He will likely get the start off the bench as the forward will need to work back to full form. Albert Rusnak has been getting the notch in the attacking midfield and is set to remain there for Seattle.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE