ALBERT RUSNAK NEWS

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

Takes three shots against Salt Lake Rusnak took three shots and created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against RSL. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Rusnak was very dangerous going forward from defensive midfield on Saturday despite not being able to direct any of his shots on target. The Sounders have also now kept consecutive clean sheets to open up the 2023 campaign.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in win Rusnak took a shot and won two of two tackles in Sunday's 4-0 victory against the Rapids. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Rusnak was solid on both sides of the ball Sunday as his side opened the 2023 campaign with a comfortable win over Colorado.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Rusnak (ankle) was able to fully train with the Sounders on Wednesday, according to team reporter Jeremiah Oshan.

Impact Rusnak picked up a minor ankle injury while training on Tuesday, but he seemed back at full speed on Wednesday and shouldn't be hindered in his availability to start Sunday's season opener against the Rapids.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak reflects on up and down first season with Sounders: 'We're disappointed' Albert Rusnak and the Sounders won a trophy this year, but fell short of their goals in MLS play. The midfielder said next year "we'll be mu...

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Takes two shots in season finale Rusnak took two shots and created a chance in the 2-2 Decision Day draw against San Jose.

Impact Rusnak had a bit of an up-and-down debut campaign with Seattle, winning the CONCACAF Champions League in May but also missing the playoffs for the first time in club history. The 28-year-old made 32 MLS appearances (30 starts) mostly in a more defensive midfield role than he had played in while with RSL previously, but he still ended that campaign with three goals.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has quiet game in loss Rusnak took three corner kicks and had three accurate crosses in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Sporting KC.

Impact Rusnak and the rest of the Sounders were fairly quiet against Kansas City as they were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time in club history on Sunday.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five chances Rusnak had two shots (one on goal), six crosses (four accurate), and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Rusnak earned a secondary assist during his creative showing Saturday. The midfielder set a new season-high for chances created with five and was rewarded with his second assist. He's been nowhere near as product as he was with Salt Lake previously with just five goal contributions after totaling 22 in 2021.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smith scores as Orlando City defeats Seattle Sounders 3-2

Kyle Smith's goal proved to be the game-winner for Orlando City in a 3-2 win against the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores goal Rusnak scored one goal during a 2-1 loss to Real Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact Rusnak logged his second goal of the 2022 MLS season. But considering the goal was his first since June 18, fantasy managers should not expect him to continue scoring regularly.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brody scores to lead Salt Lake past Seattle Sounders 2-1

Andrew Brody scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 win for Real Salt Lake over the Seattle Sounders on Sunday

AUGUST 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Sounders still searching for best midfield rotation without injured Joao Paulo Albert Rusnak effortlessly transitioned to a defensive-midfielder role after Joao Paulo's season-ending injury but has been paired with seve...

JULY 27, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Fires four shots Rusnak took four off target shots, crossed three times (two accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Chicago.

Impact Rusnak was held off the scoresheet as Seatlle were shutout on Saturday. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of clearances on the team while leading the Soudners with four shots in the loss.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one corner versus Nashville Rusnak had one shot (off target), two crosses (none accurate), one corner and two tackles (one won) in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Nashville SC.

Impact Rusnak turned in another fairly quiet performance and couldn't live up to expectations yet again. He's mounting an underwhelming campaign for his new club with just one goal and no assist in 17 appearances already after the fiery last term hammering 11 goals and seven assists for Real Salt Lake.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The stats don't show it, but Sounders say Albert Rusnak is living up to expectations Albert Rusnak has shifted to a center defensive midfield role, one that “anchors” the Sounders team. “He’s so good at extending our possessi...

JULY 12, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Scores goal against LAFC Rusnak took three shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against LAFC. He also made two interceptions and won three of four tackles in the match.

Impact Rusnak returned from international duty and opened the scoring on Saturday, capitalizing off a bad pass from opposing goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau to slot home his first MLS goal for Seattle. Next weekend he will face Sporting KC, which are bottom of the Western Conference.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arango's equalizer lifts LAFC into 1-1 draw with Seattle

Christian Arango scored the equalizer for Los Angeles FC in a 1-1 draw with the Seattle Sounders

JUNE 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting against LAFC Rusnak (international duty) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against LAFC.

Impact Rusnak is immediately back in the starting XI after playing with Slovakia over the international break. He's been used in more of a defensive midfield role which has resulted in no goals or assists in 12 league appearances, but he's still on set pieces and getting a chance or two every match.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to national team Rusnak has been called up to the Slovakian National Team for UEFA Nations League fixtures on June 3, 6, 10 and 13.

Impact Rusnak will miss next week's MLS clash against the Whitecaps while on international duty. Kelyn Rowe, Joshua Atencio and Danny Leyva are all options to replace him in defensive midfield alongside Obed Vargas for the game.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE