Sounders Injury Updates
How will Sounders replace João Paulo?
Sounders feel as though they have the necessary depth at defensive midfielder.
João Paulo out for the year after tearing ACL
Nouhou’s injury is considered far less serious.
Yeimar will be available for selection against Earthquakes
Sounders centerback participates in training for the first time in over a month.
Sounders training notebook: Fit and ready to go
Yeimar Gomez Andrade likely to be only regular missing from Sounders roster.
Sounders injury update: ‘Everyone’s available to play’
Xavier Arreaga’s injury apparently wasn’t too serious.
Sounders training notebook: Yeimar definitely out for next two games
Centerback’s availability will likely depend on how quickly he can handle playing on a heavily taped ankle.
Sounders training notebook: Nicolás Lodeiro is back in Sounders training
Midfielder has been a full participant all week and should be available on Saturday.
Sounders training notebook: Raúl Ruidíaz returns
Stefan Frei, Ruidíaz and Jimmy Medranda all appear to be on track to be available against Minnesota United.
Stefan Frei out with quad injury
Sounders insist it’s only precautionary and that their goalkeeper should be back after the international break.
Nicolas Lodeiro enters ‘health and safety protocols’, unavailable for Austin FC match
It had looked likely that Lodeiro would be available this week.
Raúl Ruidíaz will likely miss Nashville SC match with muscle injury
Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer deems it precautionary.
Nicolás Lodeiro has ‘no lingering knee’ issues, Sounders insist
Lodeiro is expected to make his preseason debut on Tuesday.
Nouhou will miss playoff opener
Centerback has been placed in health and safety protocol.
Sounders Training Notebook: Four days out
João Paulo, Raúl Ruidíaz and Jimmy Medranda all resumed full training.
Xavier Arreaga returns from Ecuador with unspecified injury
It’s unclear if he’ll be fit for the playoff game vs. Real Salt Lake.
Will Bruin undergoes successful knee surgery
The forward could return late in the MLS Cup playoffs, should the Sounders advance that far.
Jordan Morris ‘is going to feature’ against Galaxy
Nico Lodeiro could start, while Raúl Ruidíaz is more questionable.
Raúl Ruidíaz, Nico Lodeiro, Jordan Morris all nearing returns
Lodeiro may even travel for Tuesday’s match against LAFC.
Sounders training notebook: Rocky Road
Sounders embark on another 3-game week.
Raúl Ruidíaz expected to rejoin Sounders this week
The striker has been rehabbing in Peru over the last couple weeks.
Brad Smith has Covid-19, Australia coach confirms
The Sounders left back had previously been listed as out under the league’s "health and safety protocol."
Sounders training notebook: Finishing strong
Sounders close out stretch of 7 games in 23 days with six-pointer against Rapids.
Jordan Morris could be available to start games this season
Brian Schmetzer said he expects Morris to resume full training by the end of this week and to be available to start games before the end of the regular season.
Jordan Morris could return to full training soon
Brian Schmetzer on his opinion of Morris’ status: "I’d put him into full training, but I’m not a doctor."
Nico Lodeiro has second surgery of 2021
Exact timeline unclear, but Brian Schmetzer says Lodeiro will be back in 2021.
Stefan Frei scheduled to make his return this weekend
Frei last played on May 12.
Stefan Frei, Nouhou likely returning to starting lineup soon, Brian Schmetzer says
Both could start against Minnesota on Sept. 11, Sounders coach strongly suggests.
Stefan Frei cleared to fully train
The only hurdle left is for Frei to be cleared to play in matches.
Sounders training notes: No time to celebrate
After dismantling Timbers, Sounders quickly move focus to FC Dallas.
Jordan Morris ‘ahead of the curve’ on ACL rehabilitation
Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer indicates they’ve not ruled out a return this year.
Nico Lodeiro’s return punctuated by spectacular goal
Lodeiro is returning in time to help the Sounders push for silverware.
Stefan Frei says he’s hoping to be back by ‘end of the month’
Goalkeeper also says he’s in the best shape of his life and just waiting for the go-ahead from doctors.