BRAYAN VERA NEWS

Available as substitute Saturday Vera (illness) is on the bench to face St. Louis City on Saturday.

Impact Vera's return to the match squad increases his team's defensive depth for the weekend clash. Prior to his absence, he made four consecutive starts, tallying four crosses, two chances created and 16 clearances in that span. Justen Glad and Sam Junqua are the initial center-back pairing against St. Louis, so one of them will likely leave the field if Vera makes an appearance.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Vera (illness) is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Sporting Kansas City, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Vera is a doubt Saturday as he struggles with an illness. The defender would be a major loss if ruled out for Saturday's clash, as he's been a consistent starting option. If Vera can't go Saturday it would likely be Sam Junqua who gets the start.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Starts versus Vancouver Vera (head) is in the initial lineup for Saturday's game versus Vancouver Whitecaps.

Impact Vera was selected over Sam Junqua in his comeback from a four-match absence, joining Justen Glad in the middle of a back four. Before suffering the injury, Vera had been active around the field, producing eight shots (one on target), 330 passes and 24 clearances across six 90-minute outings.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake takes on the Vancouver Whitecaps in Western Conference play

Real Salt Lake and the Vancouver Whitecaps meet in Western Conference play

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Starts full training Vera (head) is back in full training ahead of Saturday's clash with Vancouver, per Caleb Turner of KSL Com Sports.

Impact Vera is on the right track to return Saturday after missing the last four games with a head injury. He will also undergo a fitness test to determine if he is ready to start after previously starting the last seven MLS games in a row prior to his injury.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids aim to stop losing streak in matchup with Real Salt Lake

The Colorado Rapids aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they take on Real Salt Lake

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Improving from injury Vera (head) is "in good spirits and getting better everyday" following his recovery from injury, reports Mattey Casey of ABC 4 Utah.

Impact Vera is getting better everyday after suffering a head injury that saw him missed the last two matches. He will be a late call for the clash with the Timbers, though will likely sit out with a total of five matches in a span of two weeks.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas takes on Real Salt Lake in Western Conference play

Dallas hosts Real Salt Lake in Western Conference play

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Forced off after collision Vera was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against San Diego due to injury.

Impact Vera left the match in the 20th minute following a collision, being replaced by Sam Junqua. The extent of Vera's injury should be determined ahead of next week's trip to Vancouver.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Serves suspension Vera has served his two match suspension and is set to return for Saturday's trip to Minnesota.

Impact Vera was handed a two match suspension for spitting on an opponent, forcing him to miss the penalty shootout loss to Minnesota. He will return to the starting XI at center back, having started all 24 MLS games while averaging about three clearances and 2.4 crosses per contest, while making 24 blocks and keeping four clean sheets during the regular season.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RSL's Brayan Vera fined, suspended for incident vs. Minnesota | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued the following rulings ahead of Matchday 38 of the 2024 season.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Suspended for two-match Vera was handed a two-match ban for spitting on an opponent, MLS announced.

Impact Vera will miss the season finale against Vancouver, as well as the first game of the MLS Cup playoffs. The defender has a true moment of madness, and will now miss two crucial matches. Philip Quinton will likely be called back into action with Vera suspended.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back from one-game ban Vera completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Vancouver on Oct. 19 following the international break.

Impact Vera has started every MLS match he's played on since last season, with 24 appearances in 2024 while scoring and assisting twice on 72 clearances and 38 tackles. He's been a steady presence at the back for RSL and should return to his regular in the back line, sending Philip Quinton back to the bench.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Given straight red Vera picked up a red card and was sent off in the 93rd minute of Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Minnesota United. He registered one shot (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) an...

Impact Vera was forced off after picking up his first red card of the season. He's started every MLS matches played since last season, with 24 appearances in 2024 while scoring and assisting twice on 72 clearances and 38 tackles. Philip Quinto will likely be an option in the back line for Saturday's trip to San Jose.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks deadlock in win Vera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-2 win over FC Dallas.

Impact Vera scored the opening goal in this thrilling 3-2 victory after bagging home a penalty. The defender has been a regular for RSL as a center-back, notching two goals and two assists to go along a plethora of defensive stats.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Option in loss Vera (neck) was an unused sub during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Houston.

Impact Vera was fit to be an option, however failed to make an appearance during the loss Saturday. He's started all 20 matches plated in MLS his season, totaling a goal and two assists while averaging about 2.9 clearances per contest.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Houston Vera (neck) is questionable for Saturday's match at Houston, Caleb Turner of KSL.com Sports reports.

Impact Vera is uncertain for Saturday's match due to a neck issue, the same injury that sidelined him from the 2-0 win over New England on Sep. 1. The defender has been a regular for RSL all season long, so his absence might force the team to make changes on the defensive line, with Javain Brown being an option to start at right-back.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Vera (neck) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with New England.

Impact Vera is back in the starting XI despite picking up a neck issue earlier in the week. The defender is straight back into the starting XI, and should be a consistent piece of the first team when fit.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Vera (neck) is questionable for Saturday's clash with New England, per the injury report.

Impact Vera is uncertain for Saturday's match due to a neck issue. The defender played 90 minutes in each of the last three matches, and has been a constant in the starting XI. He would be a significant loss if ruled out, potentially bringing Bryan Oviedo into the starting XI.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five shots, scores goal Vera scored one goal with his five shots (one on goal) during Real Salt Lake's 1-1 draw Wednesday against the Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Before playing against the Los Angeles Football Club on Wednesday, Vera's season high in shots was two, which he more than doubled then. Among his five shots Wednesday was a free-kick attempt that caught enough LAFC players off to go into the net. So after nearly five months of MLS games, Vera finally has a league goal across 2024.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to start Vera (not injury related) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Atlanta.

Impact Vera returns after missing out on RSL's last two matches through suspension and also due to being away from the club. The defender takes up a role in the heart of RSL's back line for Saturday's clash with Atlanta.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Vera (not injury related) is out for Wednesday's match against Houston.

Impact Vera is missing out this week but is not dealing with an injury, as he had to be away from the club for undisclosed reasons not related to an injury. This marks his second straight match out, missing their last due to suspension. They will now look for him to return in their next contest, as he is a regular starter when on the team sheet.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clear suspension Vera completed his one match suspension and is eligible to return for the July 3 clash with Houston.

Impact Vera will have an extra week before making a return to the pitch following his one match suspension. he started all 15 games played for Salt Lake, recording, two assists while launching 42 crosses, making 20 tackles and producing 50 clearances with 18 blocks.

JUNE 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees eighth yellow card Vera received his eighth yellow card of the season and is set for anothe one match suspension.

Impact Vera will serve his second suspension of the season with eight yellow cards already in 15 matches. He's started all 15 games played, generating two assists while logging in 42 crosses (eight on target), 20 tackles and 50 clearances while producing 18 blocks and four clean sheets. His absence means that Bode Hidalgo will likely see the start at center back alongside Philip Quinton, if Justin Glad is not fit to return.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting XI Vera (back) is in the starting lineup in Wednesday's game against Seattle Sounders.

Impact Vera regains a central spot alongside Justen Glad, pushing Philip Quinton to the right side and Andrew Brody to the bench in this match. Despite his disciplinary struggles, the Colombian was in good form by assisting twice over his last three games prior to the injury. He should be able to rack up crosses thanks to his role in set pieces and might also be reliable for clearances from his defensive position.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE