Jacob Shaffelburg - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Suffers rib fractures and collapsed lung Shaffelburg (ribs/lung) suffered multiple rib fractures and a collapsed lung during Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Seattle Sounders, leaving his availability for LAFC's upcoming MLS...

Impact Shaffelburg sustained the injuries following a heavy collision with Seattle defender Jackson Ragen, forcing him off in the 79th minute just seven minutes after entering the match as a substitute. The Canadian winger required assistance leaving the field and was transported to a local hospital, with LAFC subsequently confirming the fractures and pneumothorax but providing no recovery timetable. The setback represents a significant blow for the 26-year-old, who has recorded four assists across 21 appearances and 955 minutes in the MLS this season, including 10 starts. His participation in the playoffs, beginning with a Nov. 23 clash against St. Louis CITY, appears highly unlikely, with Tyler Boyd potentially benefiting from additional playing time alongside established wide options Denis Bouanga and Armindo Sieb.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in Seattle trip Shaffelburg was forced off in the 79th minute of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Seattle Sounders because of a physical blow.

Impact Shaffelburg came off the bench during the second half but got hurt in a bad fall after being tackled five minutes later and was in serious pain before his exit. The winger is now questionable for the final rounds of the MLS season, which will start after the break for national-team activity. Armindo Sieb and Denis Bouanga have been starting on the flanks lately, and Tyler Boyd would be next in line to see increased time on the field. While the injury might keep Shaffelburg out of Canada duty, his return to club action will depend on the nature and severity of the problem.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min propel LAFC to 3-1 victory over Austin

Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min both contributed to all three goals for Los Angeles FC in a 3-1 victory over Austin FC

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Creates insurance goal off bench Shaffelburg assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Austin FC.

Impact Shaffelburg supplied one assist, one shot on target and one chance created during 27 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Austin FC. After Denis Bouanga flicked a header into his path on the left, Shaffelburg curled an early cross between two defenders for Son Heung-Min to finish in the 72nd minute. The assist was his fourth of the season, establishing a new regular-season career high.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns after international scoring display Shaffelburg has completed his international duty with Canada and is available for LAFC's MLS clash against Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday after being omitted from the league's lat...

Impact Shaffelburg missed the matchup against FC Dallas while representing Canada during the international break, during which he scored twice in a 2-0 win over Peru. The winger also impressed against Chile in a previous friendly, potentially giving him a confidence boost ahead of the final stretch of the MLS season. He has recorded three assists across 16 league appearances (eight starts) for LAFC this season but has yet to find the back of the net. Shaffelburg should be back in contention for minutes on the wing against Vancouver, although a starting role is far from guaranteed given his rotational usage.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace for Canada Shaffelburg scored two goals in Canada's 2-0 win over Peru on Saturday.

Impact The LAFC winger delivered an impressive display against Chile in a previous friendly in September, and he translated another strong outing into goals. This could be a huge confidence booster for Shaffelburg ahead of the final stretch of the 2026 MLS season, as he has yet to score for LAFC this campaign.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Canada NT Shaffelburg was called up by Canada for the upcoming international break between September and October.

Impact Shaffelburg has alternated between the starting lineup and the bench for LAFC this season, tallying three assists across 16 appearances (eight starts). Due to the international commitments, Shaffelburg will miss the matchup against FC Dallas on Saturday, but he should be ready to face Vancouver on Oct. 10 once the league resumes.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

André Luiz, Taylor Calheira help Sporting KC stun LAFC 3-1 to end long winless streak

André Luiz and Taylor Calheira scored first-half goals and Sporting Kansas City shocked Los Angeles FC with a 3-1 victory that ended a seven-match winless streak

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Provides assist in loss Shaffelburg assisted once to go with nine crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Shaffelburg came on at halftime alongside Marco Delgado and immediately assisted Denis Bouanga's 48th minute consolation, delivering a low cross from the right that the Gabonese tucked home to reduce the deficit to 3-1. He also delivered nine crosses of which three were accurate and one corner across 45 minutes, forcing Stefan Cleveland into another full-stretch save late in the match. Shaffelburg now has three MLS assists in 15 appearances (eight off bench) this season.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jude Terry and Armindo Sieb score goals, LAFC beats Red Bulls 2-0 to snap winless streak

Jude Terry and Armindo Sieb each scored a goal, Hugo Lloris had his MLS-leading 12th shutout this season, and Los Angeles FC beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 to snap a six-game winl...

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Starting against Real Salt Lake Shaffelburg (leg) is in the initial lineup for Saturday's clash with Real Salt Lake.

Impact Shaffelburg has overcome a mild discomfort which sidelined him last weekend versus D.C. United. The forward could now appear on either flank as he attempts to generate offensive plays for Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga. Prior to the injury, Shaffelburg failed to score but provided two assists over 12 league games (six starts) this season.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake aims to break losing streak in matchup with Los Angeles FC

Real Salt Lake will try to break a three-game losing streak when it hosts Los Angeles FC

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Injured in training Shaffelburg is at risk of being sidelined after sustaining a fitness blow in training sessions prior to the visit to D.C. United, per Josh Gross of SoCal Sports.

Impact Shaffelburg could have found a good chance to make the starting lineup with both David Martinez (leg) and Timothy Tillman (leg) potentially missing from the squad, but the Canadian may now join them in the injury list. While the full extent of the situation is unclear, this issue would significantly reduce the team's capacity on the right flank, with Tyler Boyd or Ryan Raposo pushing for increased playing time.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Two crosses from bench Shaffelburg had two crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win over South Africa.

Impact Shaffelburg was introduced to the field as the end drew near, playing 20 minutes on the flank. He would see an interception, two clearances and two crosses in his short time on the field. He still has yet to start a match at the World Cup, appearing from the bench in all four games thus far.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots during 6-0 win Shaffelburg generated three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 6-0 victory over Qatar.

Impact Shaffelburg came on as a second-half substitute, and his shot was turned in for the fifth goal of the game, which went down as an own goal. The LAFC winger has come on as a substitute in both matches and created a chance in each game. He also took three shots and attempted six crosses in his 19 minutes.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench Friday Shaffelburg came off the bench in Friday's 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina. He recorded one accurate cross in a 29-minute cameo.

Impact The winger resumed full training earlier in the week and provided some much-needed pace in the final third as Canada attempted to score an equalizer. Shaffelburg will continue to be a depth option for the Canucks in the upcoming two games of the group stage.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes full training Shaffelburg (leg) returned to full training during Canada's World Cup session, according to Joshua Kloke of TheAthletic.

Impact Shaffelburg's return to full training is an encouraging development after being limited to solo sessions in recent days, raising his chances of being available for Canada's World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12. The LAFC winger has not featured at international level since November 2025, and while his involvement in the opening fixture may still be limited given the disrupted buildup, his return to full training gives coach Jesse Marsch an additional attacking option heading into the tournament.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in individual work Shaffelburg (leg) was limited to solo training during Thursday's session with Canada's World Cup squad, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.

Impact Shaffelburg is a major doubt for the initial World Cup clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina, with his participation likely reduced to limited minutes in the best-case scenario. The LAFC winger is coming off a tough start to the season due to his injury struggles, and he hasn't appeared at the international level since November 2025. However, he may eventually become an alternative to Liam Millar on the left wing.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Winners, Losers From Canada's World Cup Squad: Injuries Prevail, Left Side Loses

Canada's World Cup squad is set. GOAL breaks down the biggest winners and losers as Alphonso Davies nears a return and roster battles contin...

MAY 30 • FOX SPORTS

Winners, Losers From Canada's World Cup Squad: Injuries Prevail, Left Side Loses

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MAY 30 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Alphonso Davies Named To Canada's World Cup Squad Despite Hamstring Injury

Alphonso Davies was named to Canada’s World Cup squad although he may not be ready for the team’s opener because of a hamstring injury.

MAY 30 • FOX SPORTS

Alphonso Davies Named To Canada's World Cup Squad Despite Hamstring Injury

Could be ready for WC opener Shaffelburg (leg) could be available for Canada's World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12, according to coach Jesse Marsch, per Joshua Kloke of The Athletic.

Impact Shaffelburg had been ruled out of LAFC's recent MLS fixtures with a leg issue, but manager Marsch's optimistic assessment suggests the winger's recovery is progressing well ahead of the tournament. The Canadian attacker has provided two assists across 223 minutes of play for LAFC this season and will be looking to make an impact for his country on home soil if cleared in time for the opening fixture.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with leg injury Shaffelburg has been ruled out of the week 15 game against Seattle Sounders with a leg issue, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Shaffelburg will sit out another match after a largely inconsistent start to the season, in which he has provided two assists over 223 minutes of play. The winger has yet to make a huge impact since his move from Nashville to LAFC, so it's possible he'll remain a backup option even if he returns after the World Cup break, sitting behind Denis Bouanga and David Martinez in the depth chart.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in loss Shaffelburg assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 loss versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Shaffelburg set up Nathan Ordaz's 45th minute goal, driving in a low cross from the left that Ordaz eventually turned home off a deflection to cut the deficit right before halftime, and he was LAFC's most direct attacking threat in a game where the home side piled up shots but only found the net once. He wrapped the match with one assist, two chances created, and five crosses in 59 minutes, constantly winning the ball back high up the pitch and aggressively pressing Houston's right back in transition to spark most of LAFC's dangerous moments.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jack McGlynn scores in each half to spark Dynamo to 4-1 victory over LAFC

Jack McGlynn scored a goal in each half and the Houston Dynamo thumped Los Angeles FC 4-1

MAY 11 • Associated Press

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