Quakes, Whitecaps, Sounders celebrate 50 years of North American pro soccer
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U.S. Soccer names 8 MLS participants for 2024 U.S. Open Cup
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Raul Ruidiaz - Good to go Ruidiaz is available for Saturday's clash with Austin, according to manager Brian Schmetzer.
Impact Ruidiaz came off with an injury during the season opener but it seems the issue was minor. That said, he didn't train through most of the week so there's a good chance Ruidiaz is only fit enough to come off the bench.
MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Osvaldo Alonso retires after 15 years in MLS, 10 of those seasons with the Seattle Sounders
Four-time MLS All-Star Osvaldo Alonso retired Thursday after signing a ceremonial one-day contract with the Seattle SoundersFEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2024 MLS cup odds: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami favored to win
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and Inter Miami remain favorites to win the MLS Cup. FOX Sports soccer writer Doug McIntyre offers his ins...FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Recovering fitness Yeimar (rest) won't be available for Saturday's clash with Austin, manager Brian Schmetzer told reporters.
Impact Yeimar missed the opener while working on getting his visa sorted, and is now building fitness with the team. The defender is a crucial part of the backline but Nathan has been a passable option as a replacement while Yeimar works on getting fully fit.
FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Out yet again Yeimar (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's clash with Austin, according to manager Brian Schmetzer.
Impact Yeimar is set to miss a second match in a row, originally it was reported as visa issues though Yeimar has been spotted with the team. It's not clear if there's also an injury concern, but either way it will be Nathan who gets a start for a second match in a row.
FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Albert Rusnak - Still out Rusnak (ankle) won't return for Saturday's clash with Austin, according to manager Brian Schmetzer.
Impact Rusnak missed the season opener and is in line for a second match on the sideline. The midfielder is tough to replace when out, and likely forces a change of formation. Rusnak's first chance to return will come during a Mach 9 trip to Philadelphia.
FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Paulo - Unavailable Saturday Paulo (hip) is out for Saturday's clash with Austin, according to manager Brian Schmetzer.
Impact Paulo was spotted running in training Tuesday, but isn't ready for Saturday's clash. Paulo will now target a return during a March 9 trip to Philadelphia. Obed Vargas got the start with Paulo out for the season opener against LAFC.
FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan Frei - Ruled out Saturday Frei (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with Austin, according to manager Brian Schmetzer.
Impact Frei won't return for Saturday's match against Austin, despite making a return to training. The goalkeeper will be on the sideline for a second match in a row, meaning Andrew Thomas should be in line for another start Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Paulo - Training individually Paulo (hip) took part in individual training during Tuesday's session, Niko Moreno of Sounder at Heart reports.
Impact Paulo is still working on a hip injury that hampered him throughout pre-season. A return to the ground is a good sign, though it's not enough to put him in real contention for a Saturday clash with Austin unless he returns to team training prior to that match.
FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan Frei - Joins training session Frei (hamstring) returned to training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against Austin F.C, per Niko Moreno of MLS Espanol.
Impact Frei is aiming to make his season debut after missing last match with a knee injury. It was a positive sign to see the keeper back in training, which will give him a good shot to start against Austin. He had a league leading 16 clean sheets in 2023, making 36 starts while allowing only 32 goals while making 82 saves.
FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nathan - Makes Seattle Sounders debut Nathan recorded two tackles (two won) and eight clearances in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.
Impact Nathan made his first appearance since 2022, after missing the entirety of 2023 with a knee injury. In addition to his two tackles won and eight clearances, Nathan also contributed two blocks over his 64 minutes of play. It remains to be seen where Nathan fits into the Seattle pecking order that includes last season's strong center back pairing of Jackson Ragen and Yeimar Gomez Andrade and veteran rotation man Xavier Arreaga.
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cristian Roldan - Four cross performance Roldan generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a ye...
Impact Roldan attempted four crosses (three accurate) sand created three chances during Saturday's 1-2 loss to LAFC. He also contributed two tackles defensively and drew two fouls. Roldan has been a focal point in the Seattle midfield since his arrival in 2015, and he has attempted at least 50 crosses in every season since 2020. In the 2023 campaign, Roldan scored three times and had two assists over 20 appearances (18 starts).
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Raul Ruidiaz - Three shots on target Ruidiaz was injured and subbed out in the 58th minute of Saturday's 2-1 loss against Los Angeles Football Club. He had five shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) befo...
Impact Ruidiaz was active, attempting five shots (three on target) in his 58 minutes of play during Saturday's 1-2 loss to LAFC. After an injury plagued 2023 season, Ruidiaz is looking to regain the fitness and form that saw the striker score 17 times over 27 appearances in 2021. However, Ruidiaz may not be used as the lone focal point of Seattle's attack, as he was in previous seasons. Head coach Brian Schmetzer said in the post match press conference, "..the further up closer to goal, I wanted him (Ruidiaz) inside the box with Jordan (Morris) as two strikers."
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Pedro De la Vega - Converts penalty in debut de la Vega scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Los Angeles Football Club.
Impact De la Vega wasted no time in making an impression with his new club, scoring from the penalty spot after coming on for the final 26 minutes of Saturday's 1-2 loss to LAFC. Seattle invested heavily to bring in de la Vega during the offseason, and he is poised to feature prominently in the Sounders attack this campaign. De la Vega scored six times and provided three assists over 25 appearances (23 starts) last season for Lanus in Argentina's Primera Division.
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Thomas - Concedes two in MLS debut Thomas registered four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.
Impact Thomas made his first MLS appearance in Saturday's 2-1 loss to LAFC, taking the place of injured Stefan Frei (hamstring). After serving as the Sounders third choice keeper in the previous campaign, Thomas now assumes the role of Sounders number two keeper behind Frei, after Stefan Cleveland departed for Austin FC in the offseason. If Frei remains sidelined, Thomas would face the attack of Austin FC next Saturday in Seattle.
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dream Debut for Argentine Pedro de la Vega as he converts the PK for Seattle Sounders!
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • YOUTUBE
LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders FC | Pedro de la Vega Debut, LAFC Golazos | Full Game Highlights
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Player Status Report | LAFC vs Seattle Sounders FC 2/24/24 | Los Angeles Football Club LAFC kicks off its 2024 MLS regular season on Saturday, February 24, at BMO Stadium, in a rivalry match against Seattle Sounders FC that is...
FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • LAFC.COM
Braudilio Rodrigues - Out due to hamstring issue Rodrigues is out for Saturday's match against LAFC due to a hamstring issue.
Impact Rodrigues will not be making his club debut Saturday, as he will have to miss out on the season opener due to a hamstring issue he picked up ahead of the contest. The player is most likely to serve in more of a rotational role this season, so his absence shouldn't affect the team all that much, but he will still hope to return for Saturday's match against Austin FC, adding just a little more depth to the bench.
FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Paulo - Ruled out against LAFC Paulo is out for Saturday's match against LAFC due to a hip injury.
Impact Paulo will have to sit out the season opener, as he is yet to recover from a hip issue that has kept him in and out of practice over the past couple of weeks. He was questionable heading into the match, so there is a decent chance he returns next week against Austin FC on Saturday, which the club will hope for as he is set to be a regular starter once again this campaign.
FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Albert Rusnak - Missing season opener Rusnak is out for Saturday's match against LAFC due to an apparent ankle injury.
Impact Rusnak is missing out on the club's opening match of the season, appearing to have picked up an ankle issue in the build-up to the game. This is a brutal loss for the club, as he started in 34 of their 38 contests last season and was set to be a regular starter once again. He will now hope to only be dealing with a minor knock and return by next week for their second match of the season against Austin FC.
FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
