MARCH 9, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
ILSINHO MIDFIELDER - NO TEAM
MIDFIELDER - NO TEAM
Philadelphia Union cult hero Ilsinho announces retirement ' MLSSoccer.com Ilsinho, one of the most impactful substitutes in Major League Soccer history, announced his retirement from professional soccer on Wednesda...
Released from Philadelphia Ilsinho's contract has run out with the Union and he will become a free agent at the end of the year.
Impact Ilsinho tallied 22 goals and 18 assists in 144 appearances during his six seasons in Philadelphia, but the 36-year-old is moving on now after featuring just five times (no starts) for the club in 2021.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against NYCFC Ilsinho is on MLS's health and safety protocols list and is questionable for Sunday's Eastern Conference Final against New York City.
Impact Philadelphia has been hit hard by COVID-19 and currently have 11 players in health and safety protocols, including Ilsinho. All of them are questionable for Sunday's game, and the Union might be forced to dig deep into their roster if none are able to play.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up knock Ilsinho picked up a "small knock" and manager Jim Curtin is optimistic about his status for Saturday's match against Montreal, according to Joe Tansey of Fox Philadelphia.
Impact Ilsinho has only played five times this season off the bench and won't get many more chances than that, especially given how he's dealt with a plethora of fitness issues.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Plays off bench Sunday Ilsinho (groin) played seven minutes off the bench in Sunday's match against Miami.
Impact Ilsinho was finally back in the squad Sunday, his first since April because of a groin injury. Given his advanced age, the injury took longer than expected and while he's back, he's expected to remain in his usual bench role for Philly.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hopes to return by DCU game Ilsinho (groin) could be back by the July 17 match against D.C. United, according to manager Jim Curtin via Joe Tansey of Fox Philadelphia.
Impact Ilsinho has only played once this season and while he's normally a prominent role player for the Union, a nagging injury has taken its time to recover from.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ahead of schedule in recovery Ilsinho (groin) is "ahead of schedule" in his recovery, manager Jim Curtin told the media Thursday.
Impact Ilsinho was initially ruled out for two months due to a groin injury picked up in May, so this new could mean he returns by the middle of July instead of the end of the month. There's still more to figure out for Ilsinho as he has yet to return to full training.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out two months Ilsinho (groin) is expected to be out for two months after undergoing groin surgery, manager Jim Curtin told the media.
Impact Ilsinho has only played once this season and will now likely be out until late-July. As he's mostly a versatile spark plug for the Union, Ilsinho doesn't always offer much fantasy value by rarely starting. This situation will mean someone new will have to step up and offer depth off the bench in the early summer.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores off bench Tuesday Ilsinho scored in 31 minutes off the bench of Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City.
Impact Ilsinho scored the vital opening goal Tuesday which led to a point for Philly. While he's always an option to get opportunities in the attack, he isn't a regular in the squad and that limits his floor, even when he starts.
JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Scores off bench Monday Ilsinho scored in 31 minutes off the bench of Monday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City.
Impact Ilsinho scored the vital opening goal Tuesday which led to a point for Philly. While he's always an option to get opportunities in the attack, he isn't a regular in the squad and that limits his floor, even when he starts.
JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
