ALEJANDRO BEDOYA NEWS

Tires six shots Bedoya registered six shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Bedoya jumped out to a promising start, launching his first shot attempt in the first minute of play. He kept up the energy and had two more attempts blocked and one shot saved by the 20th minute of play. He emerged again early in the second half, having a shot attempt blocked in the 46th minute and another shot on goal saved in the 56th. Despite his repeated efforts, Bedoya was unable to crack the goal, before being subbed out in the 75th minute. Bedoya has yet to score through 24 appearances this season, while he has tried a total of 21 shots, including seven on target.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return after suspension Bedoya completed his one-game suspension and will return to face Charlotte on Wednesday.

Impact Bedoya is set to return after missing last weekend's marquee matchup against Cincinnati. He should slot right into the middle of the pitch and might even start against Charlotte, as Philadelphia will aim to take another step toward clinching a playoff berth.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns suspension Bedoya was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 4-1 win over RBNY and will serve a one-match ban.

Impact Bedoya has been one yellow card away from a suspension for the past four matches and finally earned his accumulation ban. Bedoya will miss a Sept. 16 clash with Cincinnati before returning during a mid-week trip to Charlotte on Sept. 20. Jack McGlynn could get the start with Bedoya on the sideline.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off Saturday Bedoya was subbed off due to injury in the 26th minute of Saturday's 2-1 victory over New York City FC. He recorded two interceptions before exiting the match.

Impact Bedoya looked to of picked up an undisclosed injury Saturday, forcing him off in the 26th minute Saturday. He has already missed five matches earlier in the season with a quadriceps injury. This means that either Jack McGlynn or Nathan Harriel could see time at right midfield if he has to miss time during the League's Cup.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with assist Bedoya assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Bedoya returned to the starting XI and returned straight to the scoresheet with his third assist of 2023. The right winger has created 21 chances in 14 appearances (12 starts) before an injury saw him sidelined for five matches. Now that he is fully fit once more Bedoya should be a consistent piece of the starting XI with some major volume on both sides of the ball.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against Orlando Bedoya is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Orlando.

Impact Bedoya has been dealing with a quadriceps injury that has kept him out for the last five matches, but is back and on the bench for the team. Once he returns to form, the midfielder will likely return to the lineup, totaling two assists with 20 chances created thus far.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injury report Bedoya (quadriceps) is no longer listed in Philadelphia's injury report for Wednesday's clash against Orlando City.

Impact Bedoya has missed the Union's last five league matches since suffering a quad injury in mid-May, but he's had an extended period to recover since the last game on June 10 and might be ready to return to action on Wednesday. Daniel Gazdag and Jose Andres Martinez are both uncertain due to national team commitments, so Bedoya could find himself right back in the XI in midfield against Orlando.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain Bedoya (quadriceps) is questionable for Saturday's trip to San Jose, according to the Philadelphia injury report.

Impact Bedoya is questionable after spending four matches on the sideline due to the quad injury. The defender has been a near-guarantee in the starting XI when fully fit and available but might not be rushed back to a starting role immediately on his return.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Bedoya (quadriceps) was back in training with the Union on Friday, but manager Jim Curtin told reporters that he's "unlikely" to be ready to face CF Montreal at the weekend.

Impact Bedoya has missed Philadelphia's last three league games with a quad injury, and he's doubtful to be able to return just yet against Montreal on Saturday. Jose Andres Martinez, Leon Flach and Daniel Gazdag should continue as the starting trio in midfield until Bedoya and Jack McGlynn (not injury related) can return.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Bedoya (quadriceps) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Montreal, according to the Philadelphia injury report.

Impact Bedoya missed a Wednesday clash with Charlotte due to the injury but has been upgraded to questionable. The midfielder will hope to return after three matches on the sideline. Bedoya has been a nailed-on starter when fully fit, with four assists from midfield.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not ready to return Bedoya (quadriceps) is expected to miss Wednesday's match against Charlotte FC, according to manager Jim Curtin per the Philadelphia Inquirer. "He's still working hard to try to m...

Impact Bedoya will likely miss his third match in a row with a quadriceps injury. Jose Andres Martinez has moved up to center midfielder alongside Daniel Gazdag and Leon Flach with the team playing in a 4-4-2 formation for the time being. He's only recorded one assist with 29 tackles (17 won) in 11 appearances, 10 of them coming as starts.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against NYC FC Bedoya (quadriceps) is ruled out for Saturday's trip to NYC FC, according to the Philadelphia injury report.

Impact Bedoya is set to miss a second straight match with the quad injury. The midfielder is a nailed-on piece of the starting XI when fit and is a major loss when absent. Daniel Gazdag, Jose Andres Martinez and Leon Flach formed a defensive midfield trio with Bedoya on the sideline last time out.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with quad injury Bedoya missed Saturday's victory against the Revolution due to a minor quadricep injury, Philadelphia manager Jim Curtin told reporters after the game.

Impact Bedoya suffered this injury during Friday's training session, and Curtin is "hopeful" that he's able to return quickly. Daniel Gazdag, Jose Andres Martinez and Leon Flach started in midfield in his absence versus New England.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist in win Bedoya assisted one goal and created three chances in Saturday's 4-2 win against Toronto.

Impact Bedoya picked up his second assist of the season and made three interceptions to help his side earn the three points. He managed six goals and assists last term but is yet to find the back of the net this season with eight attempted shots (four on target).

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in draw Bedoya took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Fire. He also made a clearance and won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Bedoya has started seven of eight MLS matches this season, taking roughly one shot and creating two chances per game.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances vs. Orlando Bedoya took a shot on target and created four chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Orlando City. He also made a clearance, an interception and won two of two tackles in the mat...

Impact Bedoya has started all five of the Union's MLS matches this season, recording an assist from 11 chances created in defensive midfield or on the right wing, but his side has struggled as a team out of the gate with three losses already.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Bedoya recorded one assist on two chances created, took one off-target shot and had one inaccurate cross in Saturday's 4-1 win over Columbus.

Impact Bedoya recorded an assist Saturday, as he assisted Julian Carranza's 52nd minute goal to give Philadelphia a lead that would not be retaken. It was one of two chances he created in the match, and he added one off-target shot and an inaccurate cross. He also made one tackle and one interception in his team's solid defensive effort.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gazdag, Carranza each score 2 goals as Union beats Crew 4-1

Daniel Gazdag and Julian Carranza each scored two goals and the Philadelphia Union beat the Columbus Crew 4-1, extending the franchise’s longest home MLS win streak to 12 games

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Used sparingly for end of season Bedoya was limited for the final two months of the 2022 campaign due to a hip injury, as he only made two appearances (one start) in the playoffs.

Impact Bedoya tallied six goals and six assists across 31 appearances (28 starts) overall this season, his most prolific campaign ever in MLS. But he'll turn 36 years old in 2023 and the emergence of Jack McGlynn means he might not be a regular feature in the Union's midfield moving forward.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Cup final Bedoya is listed as on the bench for Saturday's MLS Cup final versus LAFC.

Impact Bedoya had been working through a hip issue, but he's fine to appear in relief during the Cup matchup if needed. Jack McGlynn once again takes the starting XI in his place.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Best vs best: MLS Cup final pits LAFC, Philadelphia Union

Major League Soccer’s playoff system rarely rewards the league’s best regular-season teams with the championship celebration they would get in most other top domestic leagues

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Union hoping to do their part for Philadelphia on Saturday

Philadelphia sports fans came up empty the last time two teams from the City of Brotherly Love competed for a title at the same time

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Questionable for Cup Final Bedoya (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's MLS Cup Final against LAFC. He told The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jonathan Tannenwald on Thursday that he's "doing all right" an...

Impact Bedoya played the first half of last weekend's Eastern Conference Final victory against NYCFC, but he's still not fully healed from the hip injury that made him miss three of the previous four games. Jack McGlynn would replace him in defensive midfield if he's not quite fit enough to start on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia heads to MLS Cup final with 3-1 win over NYCFC

Julian Carranza and Daniel Gazdag scored two minutes apart in the second half and the Philadelphia Union advanced to their first MLS Cup final with a 3-1 victory over New York City...

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press