Henry Kessler - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Out Saturday Kessler is dealing with a lower body injury that will prevent him from playing in Saturday's game against St. Louis.

Impact Kessler will miss his first chance to play for Charlotte as he won't face his former club in the opening weekend. The defender will continue to work on his recovery while Tim Ream and Andrew Privett get increased responsibilities in the middle of the back line.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joining Charlotte Kessler signed a one-year contract with Charlotte FC on Thursday. The deal includes club options for June 2027 and the 2027/28 MLS season.

Impact Kessler was discussing a potential return to St. Louis City SC, but in the end, he decided to sign with Charlotte instead, in a deal that could be a two-and-a-half-year contract if all the contract options are accepted. Kessler started in 15 of his 17 appearances with St. Louis in 2025, and he figures to have a steady role with Charlotte as well.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Austin Kessler (lower body) is in the initial lineup for Saturday's match against Austin.

Impact Kessler bounced back into the squad after missing two games because of a slight injury. The defender will play as a center-back, with Timo Baumgartl dropping to a bench role. Over his previous string of five consecutive starts, Kessler racked up 34 clearances, five interceptions, four tackles and a clean sheet.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Kessler (lower body) is out for Saturday's trip to San Jose, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Kessler is out, and has been labelled day-to-day with a lower body issue. Reports earlier in the week said he could play if needed, but that the team would be managing this injury cautiously due to his large workload. With Kessler and Fallou Fall (illness) both out, St. Louis will need to turn to two new center-backs for Saturday's clash.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Own goal leads to loss Kessler had an own goal and one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Houston Dynamo.

Impact Kessler was back in the starting XI for a third straight game after an injury spell, seeing the full 90. However, an unfortunate own goal would be the headline of his day, with Houston winning the match off the own goal. He would still register an interception and two tackles, although that wouldn't make up for the own goal.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saint Louis City SC hosts Nashville in Western Conference action

Saint Louis City SC and Nashville meet in conference action

AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Saint Louis City SC hosts Minnesota United in Western Conference action

Minnesota United visits Saint Louis City SC in Western Conference action

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Hartel leads Saint Louis City SC against Dallas

Marcel Hartel leads Saint Louis City SC into a matchup with Dallas after scoring two goals against the Portland Timbers

JULY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Still no training Kessler (hamstring) didn't train Wednesday, per Matt Baker.

Impact Kessler still wasn't in training during Wednesday's session. The defender has been out for more than a month and still isn't ready for any sort of return. Kessler has no definite timeline for his return yet.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo take losing streak into match with Saint Louis City SC

The Houston Dynamo aim to break a three-game skid when they host Saint Louis City SC

JUNE 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out again Kessler (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against the Galaxy, Tom Timmermann of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Kessler started in the 2-1 loss to Portland on Sunday, but the defender is now set for another game on the sidelines. The veteran center-back has made just three starts since the beginning of April. His next chance to play will come against Orlando City on Wednesday, June 25.

JUNE 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fir for bench Kessler (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's match against San Jose.

Impact Kessler has returned from his hamstring injury and is fit enough for the team sheet Saturday, with the defender earning a spot on the bench. This is solid news as he continues to battle injury woes, last starting in a match April 13. He will hope to see some minutes and return to that spot soon.

MAY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Kessler (hamstring) is out for Saturday's trip to Colorado, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Kessler is on the sideline for Saturday's clash due to a hamstring injury. The defender is a big blow for Saturday's clash, meaning that Kyle Hiebert and Timo Baumgartl should partner in the starting XI.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: St. Louis City SC hosts Sporting Kansas City at Energizer Park Roman Burki and Henry Kessler are back from injury as St. Louis City SC faces Sporting Kansas City at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

MAY 15, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Returns against SKC Kessler (hamstring) featured 12 minutes off bench in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Sporting Kansas City, confirming he has fully recovered from his injury.

Impact Kessler missed the last four games due to a hamstring injury but is now back and fully recovered, having played 12 minutes off the bench to help his team secure a point on Wednesday. He will likely regain his starting role in the backline in the upcoming fixture for St. Louis.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lozano leads San Diego FC against Saint Louis City SC

Hirving Lozano leads San Diego FC into a matchup with Saint Louis City SC after scoring two goals against Dallas

MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Runs Wednesday Kessler (hamstring) was running during training Wedensday, accoridng to Matt Baker of KTRS 550.

Impact Kessler is seeing some progress, but is still outside of the group, as he was only running to the side. It is still progress and a step in the right direction, but a return against Seattle on Saturday seems unlikely.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't train, out again Kessler (undisclosed) did not train Friday and is out for Sunday's match against LAFC, according to Matt Baker of KTRS 550.

Impact Kessler is set to miss a second match in a row Saturday, with the defender still not recovered from his injury after not training. This continues to be a tough blow, as he is a regular starter when fit. That said, Joshua Yaro, Kyle Hiebert and Timo Baumgartl will likely continue as the defensive trio with Kessler out.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Kessler is a late absence for Saturday's matchup versus Vancouver Whitecaps after picking up an undisclosed injury, according to the club.

Impact Kessler has been replaced by Joshua Yaro in the starting lineup for the ninth game of the year. The usual center-back will be questionable for subsequent contests while he works on his recovery. Losing him is a considerable blow to the squad, as he's the team's leader with averages of 45.1 passes and 7.2 clearances per game.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Standout defensive performer Henry Kessler had two tackles (two won) and six clearances in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Austin FC.

Impact Henry Kessler led the St. Louis SC defensive effort Sunday with six clearances in their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Austin FC. The central defender added two tackles (two won) and one block to his ledger over his 90-minute shift. Kessler has averaged eight clearances per appearance over St. Louis's last three fixtures. On the season, he has started and played the full 90 minutes in each of St. Louis's first six MLS matches.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Sunday Kessler assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Kessler was able to earn his first MLS assist of his career in a rare occasion against the Galaxy. He will likely remain the starter at center back for St Louis if fit, starting all three games while recording 22 clearances with three clean sheets.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets own goal Kessler had an own goal, two tackles (two won), two clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 4-1 loss against Minnesota United.

Impact Kessler was unfortunate to score an own goal in the 78th minute during a corner situation. Despite this, he had an influential game, taking over 100 touches and completing 80 passes. Since joining St. Louis from New England in August, Kessler has made eight appearances and also found the back of the net once.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes start against SKC Kessler (concussion) started and went the full 90 in Saturday's 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City. He had one shot (zero on goal) and 11 clearances.

Impact Kessler was doubtful for Saturday's game against Kansas City since he was in the concussion protocol, but he managed to start and go the full 90 while being an absolute stalwart on the defensive end. Kessler has started in each of his last six appearances and should remain in the XI for the final stretch of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Kessler (concussion) is a doubt for Saturday's trip to San Jose.

Impact Kessler is questionable while in concussion protocol ahead of Saturday's trip. The defender has been a starter since joining St. Louis and would be a major loss in the starting XI. Kessler played 45 minutes against Minnesota before coming off with the concussion.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opening goal in draw Henry Kessler scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus New England Revolution. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.

Impact Kessler opened the scoring in the game from a set piece when he headed Marcel Hartel's corner into the back of the net. This goal came against his former team only three games after leaving; this is his first goal of the season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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