DAVID RUIZ NEWS

Messi and Inter Miami host Nashville

Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami into a matchup with Nashville fresh off of a two-goal performance against the New England Revolution

19 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Messi and Inter Miami visit the New England Revolution

Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami into a matchup with the New England Revolution after scoring two goals against CF Montreal

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Inching closer to return Ruiz (hamstring) has been intensifying his training as he inches closer to a return to the pitch, per Franco Panizo of Miami Total Futbol.

Impact Ruiz is making positive improvement from his hamstring injury that has kept him out since March. Since his absence has been so long, the team will not rush his return, as the midfielder will likely have to return to full form before being an option for Miami again.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Training Monday Ruiz (hamstring) was training on grass Monday, per Franco Panizo

Impact Ruiz got back on the training ground during Monday's session as he works his way back from a hamstring issue. The midfielder is still dealing with a hamstring issue, and suffered a slight setback before an opener against Al Ahly. The hope for the midfielder is to return before the end of the Club World Cup.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with slight set back Ruiz (hamstring) has been dealing with more pain as he is status of return is unknow. According to head coach Javier Mascherano, "David had some kind of pain yesterday and we did n...

Impact Ruiz is still not at 100 percent to make a return, as will be questionable to return to action during the Club World Cup. He has been out for the last three months, therefore it wouldn't be a surprise if the midfielder does not return until July.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Messi leads Inter Miami against the Columbus Crew

Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami into a matchup with the Columbus Crew after scoring two goals against CF Montreal

MAY 30 • Associated Press

San Jose Earthquakes play Inter Miami after shutout win

A game after shutting out the Colorado Rapids 2-0, the San Jose Earthquakes play Inter Miami

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Still rehabbing Ruiz (strain) is still in the rehab process and will look to make a return soon. According to manager Javier Mascherano, "We are waiting for Ruiz to return. He is in the process of...

Impact Ruiz suffered a relapse in his recovery process, explaining his long absence from the team. He is still rehabbing everyday and will look to be an option for Miami soon, though there is no set timeline of his return at the moment.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Continues recovery Ruiz (strain) continues to remain out of team training as he works on the side in his road to recovery, reports Jose Armando of Claro Sports.

Impact Ruiz has yet to train with the squad as he continues to rehab from his strain. There is no set timeline on when the midfielder will return to action again as he misses his seventh match in a row.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Still not training Ruiz (strain) was not in training Friday as he continues to be sidelined for Miami, per Franco Panizo of MIA Total Futbol.

Impact Ruiz is still not ready to return as he continues to be absent from training. This could keep him out for another week or so, depending on the severity of his injury,

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union face Inter Miami after shutout victory

A game after shutting out Saint Louis City SC 1-0, the Philadelphia Union play Inter Miami

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Forced off injured Ruiz was forced off in the 16th minute of Thursday's 2-0 victory over Cavalier SC in the CONCACAF due to a muscular injury.

Impact Ruiz made it to the 16th minute but was forced off due to a muscular injury. He is in doubt to face Atlanta on Sunday, but the midfielder has only been an option off the bench this season. His potential absence will not impact the starting lineup.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Unused from bench Ruiz (leg) went unused off the bench in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Ruiz made his way back to the team sheet for CONCACAF action Wednesday, finding a spot on the bench to face SKC. However, he would not see a minute, instead going unused the entire match. This is still a good sign for the club, as he should be deemed fit moving forward and should be fit for opening day, likely to remain in a bench role moving into that match.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in preseason match Ruiz (hamstring) was able to get minutes during a preseason friendly with Inter Miami on Saturday.

Impact Ruiz looks good to go for the start of the season after appearing in a preseason game for the team. As long as he can stay fit, the midfielder will aim for an even larger role, having started just 11 times in 28 MLS games for Inter Miami, scoring once with two assist.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes year injured Ruiz will end the 2024 season with a hamstring injury.

Impact Ruiz missed the last month with a hamstring injury, failing to make a return to the pitch before the team's elimination from the playoffs. He finishes his second season with Miami with 11 starts in 28 appearances, totaling a goal and two assists while recording 30 tackles, 15 interceptions and 11 clearances. Ruiz continues to be a bench option, as the homegrown player is set to return for another campaign.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Ruiz (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against Atlanta United, Michelle Kauffman of The Miami Herald reports.

Impact Ruiz hasn't played since making a spot start in Oct. 5 in the 1-0 win over Toronto, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. The midfield depth is thin, but even in that scenario, Ruiz wouldn't be anything more than a depth option for Miami.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Does not train Wednesday Ruiz (hamstring) is not seen training Wednesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Atlanta, per Franco Panizo of Mia Total Futbol.

Impact Ruiz is still not fit to return to training as he is in line of missing the second playoff match against Atlanta. If Miami advance or force a game three, the midfielder will aim to make a return to the pitch then, though had only been a bench option for the side this year.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hamstring strain confirmed Ruiz suffered a strained hamstring while on international duty with Honduras, Miami announced.

Impact Ruiz will likely miss the regular season finale, if nothing else as a precaution, even if initial scans come back in a positive light. The midfielder will finish his second season in Miami with one goal and two assists in 28 appearances (11 starts.) His availability for the MLS Cup playoffs remains to be seen.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets opening goal Ruiz scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.

Impact Ruiz found the first goal of the match Wednesday, earning a goal in the 29th minute of the match. This marks his first goal of the season, now having three goal contributions on the season. This is his first start in eight appearances and he will likely drop back to the bench in their next contest, only starting in 10 of his 25 appearances this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set a face Nashville Ruiz has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's clash with Nashville.

Impact Ruiz has fallen out of favor to start for Tata Martino's side of late, only starting once in the last five matches played for Miami. This comes after starting eight street matches from March to May, recording, two assists with 22 tackles and 11 crosses in that span. The midfielder will likely get the start against Nashville, with Yannick Bright returning to the bench for Saturday

JUNE 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red Saturday Ruiz was shown a red card and sent off during Saturday's clash with Philadelphia.

Impact Ruiz was shown a second yellow card and sent off early in the second half of Saturday's match. The midfielder is now set to serve a one-match ban, putting him on the sideline for Wednesday's clash with Columbus.

JUNE 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available once more Ruiz returned to Miami ahead of Saturday's trip to Philadelphia.

Impact Ruiz and other MLS stars on the Honduran team were allowed to leave before the final international friendly, with domestic league players being given a call up instead. That means Ruiz should be back and available for the clash with Philadelphia.

JUNE 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On international duty with Honduras Ruiz will be out for the June 15 match against Philadelphia after being called up by the Honduras national team.

Impact Ruiz will miss out on the club's next match, as he is set to take place in a friendly and a pair of World Cup qualifiers with Honduras. He has not started in the club's past six games and has gone unused in their last two, so his absence should only be a minimal issue for the one game he is out.

JUNE 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist again Ruiz assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Ruiz saw another great performance Saturday despite his young age of 20, as he found Lionel Messi in the 51st minute for the club's second goal of the match, now having bagged an assist in consecutive games. These are the midfielder's only two goal contributions of the season. He has started in the past five games he has been an option for, notching three chances created, six shots, seven interceptions, nine crosses and 15 tackles to go along with his two assists during that span.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists once versus Colorado Ruiz assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Ruiz played his fourth consecutive game of playing the full 90 minutes as he assisted a goal for the first time. After being a substitute in Miami's first three matches, he appears to have nailed down a starting role with his versatility being a major plus for his side but making his contributions a bit volatile depending on where he lines up.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE