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Saint Louis City SC aims to stop losing streak in matchup with the Houston Dynamo

Saint Louis City SC looks to end a four-game skid with a win over the Houston Dynamo

17 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Expected back for Decision Day Matan (lower leg) could feature Saturday against Houston Dynamo after coach Yoann Damet commented "Everybody is fully fit, ready to go," per Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Di...

Impact Matan has been present in practice since Tuesday, so he might have a reasonable chance to rack up minutes just ahead of the playoffs. Following a four-game absence, the attacker's return will bolster the creative quality of a side that could use him in place of either Carlo Holse or Sangbin Jeong going forward. Additionally, Matan will look to regain the set-piece duties he had enjoyed prior to his injury.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Tuesday Matan (lower leg)returned to training Tuesday and could be an option for Saturday's regular-season finale against Houston, Tom Timmermann of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Matan has missed St. Louis' last three league matches, so seeing him back in training is a good sign for his availability this weekend. Whether he's ready to play the full 90 or not could be the only thing standing between him starting or coming off the bench.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Saint Louis City SC looks to break losing streak in matchup with San Diego FC

Saint Louis City SC will try to stop a three-game losing streak when it hosts San Diego FC

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Still missing from training Matan (knock) did not participate in Monday's training session after missing Saturday's MLS clash against Real Salt Lake, casting doubt on his availability for Wednesday's encounte...

Impact Matan has yet to return to team training after sustaining a knock that initially ruled him out of the US Open Cup final against Columbus Crew. The Romanian winger also missed Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake, extending his absence to two consecutive fixtures. He had been a regular presence on the left wing before the injury, but Carlo Holse and Sangbin Jeong could continue to see additional playing time if he remains unavailable against Portland. His return timeline remains uncertain, although the injury was initially described as minor.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knock Matan suffered a minor knock in training which was enough to leave him out of the midweek US Open Cup final against Columbus Crew, Tom Bogert of The Athletic reports.

Impact Matan is not expected to miss many games, so he could be back for league action soon, although it will depend on the speed of his recovery. He had served as a regular presence on the left wing over the last few weeks, and that should be his role as soon as he's fully fit. Carlo Holse and Sangbin Jeong will remain active in case Matan fails to overcome his blow.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Gets an assist Alexandru Matan assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 6-2 victory against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Matan was accurate with his service and had good volume, so it's nice to see him get rewarded with an assist. The attacker will need to be this clinical if he wants to be part of a St. Louis scoring effort against Vancouver, a side that has only given up 30 goals on the year.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of assists Saturday Matan assisted twice to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-1 win over Toronto FC.

Impact Matan assisted his side's first two goals of Saturday's match, one on either side of halftime. He now has four assists since joining the club in August, all of which have come in his last six appearances. He was subbed off in the 78th minute for Daniel Edelman.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis City ups unbeaten streak to club-record 16 with 3-1 victory over Toronto

Carlo Holse, Tomas Totland and Simon Becher all scored to propel St. Louis City to a 3-1 victory over Toronto FC, extending a club-record unbeaten streak to 16

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

In squad Saturday Matan (undisclosed) is on the bench for the weekend's clash with Minnesota United.

Impact Matan didn't suffer a serious injury from the problem that forced him to leave in his last appearance. He'll consequently have another chance to produce, although as a backup option this time, ending a run of four straight MLS starts. If he replaces Simon Becher or Carlo Holse in central attacking midfield during the game, Matan will look to increase his season tallies of four shots, 19 crosses, eight chances created and two assists over seven games played.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with apparent injury Matan (undisclosed) created three chances and won one tackle in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Portland before being forced off with an apparent injury.

Impact Matan had provided the assist for Simon Becher's equalizer in the recent win over Vancouver, his second of the season and part of a strong stretch since transferring from Greece in July. This latest withdrawal is a new concern to monitor, and further clarity on the severity of the issue should emerge as St. Louis continues its season.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Assists at Vancouver Alexandru Matan assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Matan created Simon Becher's equalizer in the 23rd minute with his second assist in the campaign. He also led St Louis in crosses and took one of their two corner kicks. That was his third start in six appearances since transferring from Greece in July.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Alexandru Matan assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Houston Dynamo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 27th...

Impact Matan provided a single assist during the narrow 2-1 win over Houston. The winger was a threat throughout and created a pair of chances, managing to continue to be a threat even after an early yellow card. Matan should remain a key part of the midfield moving forward.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Saint Louis Matan has signed with St. Louis City SC as a free agent through the 2028-29 season, with a club option for 2029-30, his new club announced.

Impact Matan spent four seasons in MLS with Columbus from 2021-24, recording six goals and 15 assists in 101 appearances and helping the club win the 2023 MLS Cup. That 2023 season was his most productive, finishing tied for the team lead with a career-best 11 assists, and he added his first professional hat trick in a 2024 win over New England while also winning the Leagues Cup that year. He most recently played in Greece with Panetolikos, posting six goals and three assists in 40 appearances across competitions, after beginning his career as a 16-year-old with Romanian club FC Viitorul Constanta, where he won a league title, Super Cup, and league cup. Sporting director Corey Wray pointed to his creativity, ball progression, and comfort in one-on-one situations, along with his existing familiarity with head coach Yoann Damet's system from their time together in Columbus, as reasons he should adapt quickly in St. Louis

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Assists equalizer, misses penalty Matan assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-2 (7-6) penalty shootout loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Matan gave Columbus life Sunday as his corner kick in the 96th minute connected with Christian Ramirez and the pair tied the match at 2-2. However, Matan took Columbus' seventh penalty with the shootout tied 4-4, had his shot saved and then Red Bulls eliminated Columbus with the ensuing kick. It was a rough moment for Matan after being a major reason why Columbus forced penalties in the first place. Matan's season has now come to an end, and it was a slightly disappointing one. After starting 33 of 37 matches last season and recording 11 goal contributions, Matan started just 18 matches (30 total appearances) this season and scored four goals to go along with three assists.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matan leads the Columbus Crew against the New York Red Bulls

Alexandru Matan leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with the New York Red Bulls after scoring three goals against the New England Revolution

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Scores hat trick Saturday Matan scored three goals to go with four shots (four on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus New England Revolution.

Impact Matan came into Saturday with one goal in 26 matches and left the match with a hat trick. Two of his goals came in a nine-minute stretch in the second half. He finished the match with four shots (all on target) and he also created three chances. He was subbed off in the 74th minute for Yaw Yeboah.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution | Alexandru Matan Hat Trick! | Full Match Highlights

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Registers assist Matan assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory against New York City FC.

Impact Matan logged in his second assist of the season to add on to his one goal in 19 appearances. He's only started in 10 of those games, totaling 16 crosses, 15 tackles and 15 chances created in that span.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist off bench Matan scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 victory against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Matan came into Saturday's match with zero goal contributions in 14 appearances. Despite being subbed on in the 82nd minute, he finished the night with a goal and an assist. His free kick in the 84th minute was guided into the back of the net by Christian Ramirez's head, and then Matan scored in the 89th minute off a Darlington Nagbe assist. After a very poor start to the season, this performance could give Matan confidence for the second half of the season.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Poor form continues Alexandru Matan had one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Inter Miami CF.

Impact Matan is still looking for his first goal contribution of 2024 after yet another disappointing showing. The attacking midfielder has been given chances in the starting XI, but has failed to produce in any significant way. Matan will hope to bounce back quickly to get anywhere near the 11 goal contributions he managed in 2023.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 2, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Appears off bench Matan (thigh) came off the bench during extra time during Tuesday's 1-1 win over Tigres during the CCL quarterfinals.

Impact Matan has been out of action for the last month with a thigh injury. He will look to return to the starting XI in the attacking midfield, though will have to compete with Marino Hinestroza for that role. During the 2023 campaign, Matan made 33 starts in 37 appearances, scoring twice while assisting nine times.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Matan (thigh) is out for Saturday's match against D.C. United.

Impact Matan is still on the sidelines despite the slight chance of being an option after being listed as questionable, missing his fifth straight contest due to a thigh issue. The attacker will now look for a return in the club's next match after his rise in fitness this week, hoping to be an option to face Real Salt Lake on April 13.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Saturday Matan (thigh) could be an option for Saturday's match against D.C. United, as he is listed as questionable on the availability report.

Impact Matan looks to possibly be making his return a week earlier than expected, as he is now listed as questionable after a spell on the sidelines due to thigh complications. If he is chosen for the squad, it is unsure where he will line up, as he has started once and has been a substitute once in his two appearances thus far. However, they will most likely leave him on the bench, not rushing the player back onto the field, especially with an earlier return than expected, probably only being given a few minutes off the bench to test his legs.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Saint Louis City SC aims to stop losing streak in matchup with the Houston Dynamo

Saint Louis City SC looks to break losing streak in matchup with San Diego FC

St. Louis City ups unbeaten streak to club-record 16 with 3-1 victory over Toronto

Matan leads the Columbus Crew against the New York Red Bulls

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