Los Angeles FC brings win streak into game against the Philadelphia Union
Los Angeles FC looks to keep a three-game win streak going when it takes on the Philadelphia UnionMAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SERGIO SANTOS #17 - FORWARD - FC CINCINNATI
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Training with team Philadelphia manager Jim Curtin said Wednesday that Santos (hamstring) fully returned to training this week.
Impact Santos has missed the Union's last two games with a hamstring injury, but he will be questionable for Saturday's clash against LAFC. Curtin said he expects Santos back for the U.S. Open Cup match against Orlando next week at the latest.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Nashville Santos (hamstring) is not in Philadelphia's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Nashville SC.
Impact Santos missed last weekend's draw with Montreal and he is out once again on Sunday. Julian Carranza and Mikael Uhre are starting up front against Nashville.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for weekend Philadelphia manager Jim Curtin said Thursday that Santos (hamstring) was only in partial training this week and he'll be questionable for Sunday's clash against Nashville SC.
Impact Santos missed last weekend's draw with Montreal, and he'll be a game time decision on Sunday as well due to a hamstring injury. His last MLS start came on April 2.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
CF Montreal aims to extend win streak in matchup with the Philadelphia Union
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Available against Toronto Philadelphia manager Jim Curtin said Thursday that Santos (hamstring) has fully returned to training and will be available for Saturday's clash against Toronto FC.
Impact Santos missed last weekend's victory over Columbus with a hamstring injury, but he has recovered and should be back in the starting lineup on Saturday.
APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable with hamstring injury Santos (hamstring) may only be fit enough to appear off the bench this weekend, Philadelphia manager Jim Curtin said Thursday.
Impact Santos was subbed out of last weekend's victory over Charlotte in the 66th minute, and he will be questionable heading into the Columbus game on Saturday. Mikael Uhre is expected to start if Santos isn't fit enough.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist Santos logged one assist during a 2-0 win Saturday versus Charlotte.
Impact Santos has two assists across the Union's last four league games. He already equaled his 2019 and 2020 MLS assist tallies. So despite not scoring any goals during the four-game span, Santos redeemed himself by contributing to them instead.
APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Carranza scores in Union's 2-0 win over Charlotte
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Philadelphia blanks San Jose 2-0 behind Blake's four saves
Cory Burke and Daniel Gazdag scored goals, Andre Blake saved all four shots he faced and the Philadelphia Union blanked the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 in MLS playMARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Assists teammate in victory Santos had one assist, five shots (one on goal), five tackles, four fouls, created two chances and sustained three fouls in the 2-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturda...
Impact After some beautiful dribbling in the box, Santos made a phenomenal pass to Cory Burke in the 23rd minute to score the first goal of the match. The forward has not been able to score this year, but this match was an improvement over his previous two. Hopefully he can maintain that trajectory in the next match against New York City.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Calvo leads the San Jose Earthquakes against the Philadelphia Union
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On bench for opener Santos is on the bench for Saturday's opener against Minnesota.
Impact Santos is available for the opener after obtaining his green card earlier in the week. Given the amount of travel he had, it's unclear if he'll be an option off the bench, but Julian Carranza and Cory Burke are starting up front.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Obtaining green card Santos is currently in Chile in the process of getting a green card, according to Bleacher Report's Joe Tansey.
Impact Santos' availability for Saturday's season opener against Minnesota United is dependent on the status of his green card. If he's able to return to the U.S. by the weekend, then he'll be in the lineup. If not, then Julian Carranza or Cory Burke will likely start in his place.
FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Misses playoff loss Santos missed last weekend's defeat in the Eastern Conference Final while in the league's health and safety protocols.
Impact Santos finished the season with six goals and an assist in 28 MLS appearances (17 starts), but he was relegated to a role off the bench for the final month of the regular season and the playoffs. The 27-year-old will want to crack back into the XI heading into 2022.
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against NYCFC Santos is on MLS's health and safety protocols list and is questionable for Sunday's Eastern Conference Final against New York City.
Impact Philadelphia has been hit hard by COVID-19 and currently have 11 players in health and safety protocols, including Santos. All of them are questionable for Sunday's game, and the Union might be forced to dig deep into their roster if none are able to play.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Union without 11 players for MLS East final against NYCFC
The Philadelphia Union will be without 11 players on Sunday when the team plays NYCFC in the MLS Eastern Conference finals because of COVID-19 health and safety protocolsDECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Take six shots off bench in win Santos subbed into Sunday's Eastern Conference semifinal against Nashville SC in the 57th minute, and he took six shots (one on target) and created two chances in the 1-1 (2-0 afte...
Impact Santos was once again dangerous on Sunday despite not converting his penalty in the shootout. He has taken a combined eight shots (two on target) and created five chances coming off the bench in both playoff games this season, having played roughly an hour in each one thanks to extra time. Santos is certainly making a case to be included from the start in the Eastern Conference Final next weekend.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Philadelphia Union tops Nashville in a shootout
Andre Blake made two spectacular saves, Nashville missed on two penalty kicks and the Philadelphia Union won a shootout Sunday to advance to Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conferenc...NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Creates three chances in win Santos took two shots (one on target) and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 Round One victory against New York. He also made a clearance in the match.
Impact Santos subbed into Saturday's game in the 61st minute and he ended up playing an hour himself as the Red Bulls took his side to extra time. He hasn't started an MLS game since Oct. 10, but he may have earned another chance in the XI for the Eastern Conference semifinals with his activity in attack in Round One.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores off bench Santos came off the bench and bagged a goal in Wednesday's draw against Toronto.
Impact Santos was coming off three straight games out of the squad due to injury and choice, but he returned to action in this midweek contest and was decisive, scoring his sixth goal of the campaign. He might return to the starting lineup Sunday in a pivotal match against a struggling Cincinnati side.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Philadelphia Union rally to tie Toronto FC 2-2
Substitute Sergio Santos scored on a header in the 77th minute to give the Philadelphia Union a 2-2 tie with Toronto FC on Wednesday nightOCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Philadelphia Union play Toronto FC in conference matchup
The Philadelphia Union visit Toronto FC in the Eastern ConferenceOCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Saturday Santos (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Nashville.
Impact Santos is on the bench Saturday, falling out of the starting XI after suffering a small knock against Cincinnati. The injury likely isn't serious and he should be able to come off the bench if need be.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured Santos (undisclosed) was subbed off with a knock during Saturday's 2-1 win over Cincinnati.
Impact Santos was brought off for Quinn Sullivan very early during Saturday's win. The forward didn't seem to be in extreme pain, but he wasn't able to play through the injury. His first chance to return to the pitch will be Saturday against Montreal.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
