Alexandros Katranis - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Returning to Real Salt Lake Katranis' option for 2026 was picked up, the club announced.

Impact Katranis will return to Real Salt Lake for the 2026 season after his option was exercised. The left back has been an undisputed starter for the club since his arrival in 2024 and is expected to hold a similar role heading into 2026. This season, he contributed one goal and three assists to go with 28 shots and 33 chances created in 30 appearances for RSL.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Katranis has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the wild card match on Wednesday.

Impact Katranis is cleared and likely to start Wednesday after missing decision day through suspension. He's started the previous six games in a row, logging in a goal on six shots and 45 crosses (nine accurate).

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nine crosses in loss Katranis (suspension) registered nine crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 71st...

Impact Katranis whipped in a match-high nine crosses (one accurate) Saturday as Real Salt Lake could not unlock the Seattle defense in a 1-0 away defeat. The full-back also contributed two tackles (two won) and three clearances to the team's defensive effort across his 90-minute shift. Katranis has been named to the starting XI in six successive league fixtures and has averaged one shot attempt and four corners per appearance across the six-match stretch.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Handed suspension Katranis registered nine crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 71st minute.

Impact Katranis will not be available for decision day Saturday as he will serve a one match ban for yellow card accumulation. If this does end his season, he will end with a goal and three assists in 29 MLS appearances (23 starts), totaling 129 crosses (26 accurate), and 33 chances created.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in victory Katranis recorded two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 win over Colorado Rapids.

Impact Katranis picked up his fifth consecutive and 22nd start in 28 appearances. He also registered more than one shot in a match for an eighth time this season and delivered more than five crosses for the fifth time in six outings, totaling nine accurate crosses over that span. On the defensive side, he recorded a tackle won and an interception in the same match for the first time on the campaign.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Katranis (ear) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match versus Austin.

Impact Katranis has been included in the initial back line immediately after dealing with a minor injury, so he could have a good chance to produce in the weekend's clash. He's one of the team's top two set-piece takers over the last few games, splitting those duties with Diego Luna. If that remains the case, Katranis could be a source of crosses and scoring opportunities even in a left-back spot.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable due to ear injury Katranis is questionable for Saturday's match against Austin due to an ear injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Katranis is going to be a late call for Saturday after suffering an injury this week, now needing to pass some testing to play against Austin. He has started in their past three at left-back, so this could force a change if he misses out, with Sam Junqua as a possible replacement.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in home victory Katranis scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Katranis scored his first goal of the season, making his first start in the last five Real Salt Lake matches. This was his first shot on target in his last six matches, and he has created two chances in that time.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Luna, Alexandros Katranis help Real Salt Lake beat Sporting KC 2-1

Diego Luna and defender Alexandros Katranis both scored to lead Real Salt Lake to a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

New York Red Bulls host Real Salt Lake in non-conference play

The New York Red Bulls face Real Salt Lake in non-conference action

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Back from ban Katranis has served a one match suspension and will be an option for the match against RBNY on Aug 10.

Impact Katranis is set to return to the lineup after serving a suspension against San Jose. He had started five of the last six MLS appearances prior to his suspension, totaling two assist and collecting 15 clearances in that span.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braian Ojeda scores 1st goal of season, Real Salt Lake beats Earthquakes 2-1

Braian Ojeda scored his first goal of the season to help Real Salt Lake beat the Earthquakes 2-1 and extend San Jose’s winless streak to six games

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Set for suspension Katranis recorded one cross (zero accurate) and two tackles in Saturday's 1-0 loss against FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 31st minute.

Impact Katranis is handed his first suspension of the season after picking up his fifth yellow card in the last 17 games played. He continues to be a valuable source of ball distribution on the left side of the pitch, totaling 75 crosses with three assists in 21 appearances. Look for Sam Junqua to take the start at left back against San Jose in his absence.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in road draw Katranis assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Katranis created Johnny Russell's opener just before halftime with his third assist in the season. The left-back also had a good defensive outing, co-leading Salt Lake in tackles. That was his 14th start in 17 overall appearances in 2025.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Thommy's second-half goal helps Sporting KC earn 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake

Erik Thommy scored in the second half to help Sporting Kansas City earn a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake

JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Picks up assist in win Katranis assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over D.C. United. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Katranis tallied his second assist of the season, as he set up Zavier Gozo for a shot from the center of the box in the 77th minute of play. Katranis also accounted for a total of three chances created, tying his season high for the fourth time on the year. Additionally, this was the fourth time this season that he completed at least 30 passes.

JUNE 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Russell, Gozo score goals, Real Salt Lake snap 7-game winless streak, beats DC United 2-0

Johnny Russell scored his first goal of the season, 18-year-old Zavier Gozo also scored a goal and Real Salt Lake beat D

JUNE 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Generates three chances Katranis had nine crosses and two corner kicks in Real Salt Lake's 0-0 draw against Portland Timbers Wednesday.

Impact The defender had three accurate crosses and created three chances, but wasn't able to get an assist for his efforts. He should have a better chance of getting an assist Saturday against Colorado, a team which has given up 18 goals heading into its match Wednesday against San Diego.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Luna scores twice to lead Real Salt Lake to 3-1 victory over expansion side San Diego

Diego Luna scored a goal in each half and Real Salt Lake handed expansion side San Diego FC its third straight loss with a 3-1 victory

APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Ten crosses in defeat Katranis registered three shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Toronto FC.

Impact Katranis delivered a solid performance against Toronto on Saturday, although it wasn't enough to help his team secure any points. He recorded three season highs with 10 crosses, three shots and three chances created. He was active on the left flank, contributing to both defensive duties and offensive support, and will look to continue his efforts on both ends against San Diego on Saturday.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Katranis (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Nashville.

Impact Katranis should be a valuable fantasy option if he's fit enough to play the full game given that he's one of the team's top two set-piece takers and may also rack up defensive numbers as a left-back. He has delivered one assist in five appearances while averaging 4.2 crosses per contest over the current campaign. With Katranis back in the initial squad, Sam Junqua will offer backup off the bench Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off late Katranis was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against LA Galaxy with an injury.

Impact Katranis left the match in the 84th minute, succumbing to an injury and being replaced by Sam Junqua. The extent of Katranis' injury should be determined ahead of next week's trip to Nashville.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Luna scores twice as Galaxy lose to Real Salt Lake, continuing worst start by defending champ

Diego Luna scored two goals five minutes apart in the first half and Real Salt Lake kept the defending-champion Los Angeles Galaxy winless with a 2-0 victory at America First Field

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Six crosses as a sub Katranis had six crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus FC Dallas.

Impact Katranis came from the bench for 24 minutes and attempted six crosses as he tried to help his team come from behind. He was only able to be accurate with one cross, meaning he has been accurate with one cross in each of the four games he has played in this season. Of his 16 crosses this year he has only been accurate with four.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Katranis (arm) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Seattle.

Impact Katranis has made the call after being added to the injury report Friday, with the defender appearing to only be holding a minor issue after seeing the starting XI immediately. He has now started in both of their opening matches of the season and should continue in this role when fit.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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