ALBERT RUSNAK NEWS

Nets opening goal Rusnak scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 win over St. Louis City SC.

Impact Rusnak opened up the scoring in Saturday night's contest, netting a goal in the 23rd minute off of a Cristian Roldan assist. This was the attacker's first goal in three matches and his fifth of the season. He has been a normal starter this season and should continue in that role as playoffs start.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to start Rusnak is fit and in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against LA Galaxy.

Impact Rusnak returns after missing out on Seattle's previous match with an illness. The midfielder will sit just behind Jordan Morris in the center of attacking midfield having scored four goals in 29 appearances this season.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains fully with team Rusnak (illness) was back to full training ahead of Wednesday's match with the Galaxy, per Jermiah Oshan of the Seattle at Heart.

Impact Rusnak did not travel to Nashville last Saturday with an illness. He did return to team training Tuesday and is expected to be available for Wednesday's match. He's started 21 of the last 22 games played, scoring four goals on 48 shots (nine on target) in that span.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores second goal in four matches Rusnak scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 2-1 victory over Colorado Rapids.

Impact Rusnak enjoyed a lot of freedom going forward against a porous Colorado defense and tallied his highest number of shots in a game since August 21st. He will look to extend his good run of form against Nashville.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game-winning goal Rusnak scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Austin FC.

Impact Rusnak was the hero for Seattle, as he scored the game-winning goal in the final minutes after pouncing on a rebound inside the box and drilling a shot outside of Brad Stuver's reach. Rusnak has three goals on the season and has scored all of them when playing in a more advanced role, as opposed to the DM position he's played in during most of the campaign.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak's late tally lifts Sounders over Austin FC Albert Rusnak was in the right place at the right time to score the deciding goal in the 90th minute as the visiting Seattle Sounders defeat...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Six shots in loss Rusnak generated six shots (zero on goal) and one corner in Monday's 2-0 loss to Atlanta United.

Impact Rusnak recorded a season-high six shots in Sunday's return to MLS play but failed to register one shot on target for his fourth consecutive match. While he has 50 shots in 24 matches this season, he has just eight shots on target and two goals. He also created one chance, recorded one corner and two interceptions in his full 90 minutes of playing time.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 10 crosses, seven corners Rusnak registered three shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus FC Dallas.

Impact For the first time in 2023, Rusnak logged a double-digit cross tally and more than five corners during an appearance with FC Dallas. He will enter the MLS' upcoming break with zero assists this year. Ideally for Rusnak, his latest appearance indicate his contribution rate can at least be on the upswing.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in comeback win Rusnak took four shots and created a chance in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Whitecaps. He also made a block and an interception in the match.

Impact Rusnak was once again dangerous to Vancouver on Saturday, and he's now racked up 12 shots (four on target) and eight chances created with one goal across his last five appearances since sliding up to attacking midfield in a position swap with Nicolas Lodeiro.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone goal Rusnak scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 win against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Rusnak scored the only goal during Saturday's win, his second in 2023. The forward has been nowhere near the level eh showed for Salt Lake, and continues to disappoint with Seattle. Rusnak has scored twice and failed to earn a primary assist in 2023, while putting just eight shots on goal.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shot-on-target in goalless draw Rusnak registered four shots (one on-goal), two crosses (none accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Rusnak had one of his better games of the season on Saturday, but he was unable to score or impact the scoreline. The Slovakian was active in playmaking but still only managed one shot-on-target. The regular starter has scored once this season.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two corners versus LAFC Rusnak registered two crosses (two accurate), two chances created and two corners in Thursday's 1-0 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Rusnak remains fairly quiet and keeps posting limited numbers despite his number 10 role over the past two matches. He has just one goal with no assists all season and set pieces are the only thing that keep him on fantasy radars with some upside.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against San Jose Rusnak (illness) is starting as expected against the Earthquakes on Wednesday.

Impact Rusnak has recovered from an illness and maintains his starting spot in defensive midfield alongside Joshua Atencio on Wednesday.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Rusnak (illness) is absent from the Seattle injury report for Wednesday's clash with San Jose.

Impact Rusnak missed Tuesday's training due to illness but isn't included on the injury report. With no injury designation the midfielder is expected to make a full return for Wednesday's clash with San Jose.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Rusnak missed training with the Sounders on Tuesday due to food poisoning, but SB Nation's Jeremiah Oshan reports that he's expected to be available against the Earthquakes on Wedn...

Impact Rusnak has started 14 of Seattle's 15 league matches mostly in defensive midfield this season, and his potential absence this week would be keenly felt while Joao Paulo (suspension), Obed Vargas (not injury related), Kelyn Rowe (knee), Jordan Morris (groin) and Cristian Roldan (concussion) are all out. His status will be one to monitor heading into the San Jose match on Wednesday.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big volume in loss Rusnak had two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Rusnak had plenty to do offensively throughout Saturday's loss, but failed to convert his chances, ending with some major volume, but no end product. The midfielder has shown no signs of his once prolific scoring, or play-making, with just four goals since joining Seattle, and no assists. Still Rusnak has maintained an occasional role on set-pieces and enough volume for a solid floor.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes five shots against Houston Rusnak took five shots (one on target) and made two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Dynamo.

Impact Rusnak was very active going forward from defensive midfield against a nine-man Dynamo side on Saturday, but his team eventually broke the deadlock with an 87th-minute goal from Paul Rothrock.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against Salt Lake Rusnak took three shots and took a corner kick in Saturday's 0-0 draw against RSL.

Impact Rusnak has taken at least one shot in all nine of his MLS appearances this season, including six shots and a goal across his last two games.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner versus Minnesota Rusnak scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Minnesota United.

Impact Rusnak scored the lone goal of Saturday's match, a 79th minute outside the box strike assisted by Fredy Montero. It marks Rusnak's first goal of the season. He took three shots (one on target), created one chance, whipped in four crosses (one accurate) and took two corners on the attack. He also helped his team keep a clean sheet with one attempted tackle and one interception in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak scores lone goal as Sounders edge Minnesota United Albert Rusnak scored in the 79th minute and Stefan Frei made four saves to lead the host Seattle Sounders to a 1-0 victory over Minnesota Un...

APRIL 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Starting against Minnesota Rusnak (heel) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.

Impact Rusnak is in the starting XI on Saturday after training fully throughout the week. The midfielder missed a loss to Portland with the heel injury but is now fit and available once more. When on the pitch Rusnak has been a consistent presence, though he slots in on the right wing, a role he's played just twice in 2023.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in full training Rusnak (heel) returned to full training with the Sounders this week, manager Brian Schmetzer told team reporter Jackson Felts on Tuesday.

Impact Rusnak missed last weekend's loss against Portland with a heel injury, but he was back training with his teammates and seems likely to return to the squad for Saturday's clash against Minnesota United. Obed Vargas replaced him in midfield alongside Joao Paulo versus the Timbers.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with heel issue Rusnak is listed as questionable with heel pain in Seattle's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Timbers.

Impact Rusnak has started all seven of the Sounders' matches this season, tallying 11 shots and nine chances created mostly from defensive midfield, but his status for this weekend's Portland match is uncertain. With Joshua Atencio (groin) also questionable and Joao Paulo (hamstring) coming off an injury as well, Obed Vargas and Danny Leyva could be backup options in the position as well.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Rusnak took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against St. Louis City.

Impact Rusnak returned to defensive midfield Saturday and played well in another comfortable win over St. Louis. He's taken 11 shots with nine chances created across his seven MLS matches this season.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Rusnak took two shots and created a chance in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Sporting KC. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match, and he recorded a se...

Impact Rusnak lined up on the right wing Saturday due to a few absences across the XI for the international window, and he remained effective from an attacking standpoint in the blowout win over Kansas City. He should return to midfield next weekend, where he's tallied six shots and five chances created across four starts this season.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE