Jalen Neal - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Starting against NYRB Neal (illness) is in the starting lineup Saturday versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Neal missed a few games due to appendicitis but regained enough health to make his first MLS start since June 25. Currently expected to play as a center-back, the defender could rack up passes, tackles and clearances if given significant time on the field. Brandan Craig will be on the bench with Neal starting.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs NYRB Neal (illness) is expected to be available to face New York Red Bulls on Saturday, Maxime Truman of DansLesCoulisses reports.

Impact Neal is expected to be on the bench, though his inclusion will ultimately be decided closer to the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. The defender is healthy to play, though, and that should add depth to Montreal's defensive line.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in group training Neal (illness) is back in team training but in a limited manner, according to Maxime Truman of DL Coulisses.

Impact Neal is still battling his fitness as he looks to return from an illness, with the defender training with the group to begin practice before he was dropped to a more limited role. This continues his trend of training with the team, now hoping a return can come soon. He has started in eight of his 10 appearances this season, mainly missing out due to injuries this season.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto brings draw streak into matchup against CF Montreal

Toronto takes on CF Montreal after playing to a draw in three straight games

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Out once more Neal (appendicitis) is out for Saturday's clash with Austin, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Neal came back from an ankle injury last time out, and is now on the sideline with appendicitis. He's had so many injury issues that it's been tough for Neal to get fully fit this season. His next chance to return will be an Aug. 30 trip to Toronto, but he will likely be sidelined further.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United takes road losing streak into game with CF Montreal

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AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Trains with group again Neal (ankle) was once again involved in group training, according to Maxime Truman of DL Coulisses.

Impact Neal is still working on his recovery after a long layoff, with the defender still training and appearing to be close to his return. That said, if he continues to train, he will likely be an option soon. He will now hope to take the field when facing D.C. United on Saturday, as he was a starter before his injury.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains, still not an option Neal (ankle) has trained with the group but is not an option for Saturday's match against Atlanta, according to Maxime Truman of DL Coulisses.

Impact Neal has recovered and is in a good spot, with the defender training with the rest of the group. However, he is going to be held out another week to ensure his fitness, as he will not be an option to face Atlanta. He should still return soon, likely to see the field when facing D.C. United on Aug. 16.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montreal faces Atlanta United in conference action

CF Montreal and Atlanta United square off in a conference matchup

AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Not on injury report Neal (ankle) has been training individually in recent days and hasn't been added to Montreal's injury list, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Neal could make his return from an ankle injury on Friday as he wasn't added to the injury report for Friday's game against New England. This is good news for Montreal since he had started the eight games prior to his ankle injury and should return to that role if available for upcoming fixtures.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New England Revolution host CF Montreal in Eastern Conference play

The New England Revolution and CF Montreal hit the pitch in conference play

JULY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Trains individually Neal (ankle) trained individually Tuesday, according to Maxime Truman of DL Coulisses.

Impact Neal is finally seeing a return to the training pitch after battling an ankle injury, with the defender allowed to train individually Tueday. THis is good news for the defender although it appears a return is likely still a week or two away, probably returning after the break in August.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montreal hosts the Chicago Fire in conference matchup

CF Montreal hosts the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference play

JULY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Still not training Neal (ankle) is still not training with Montreal, per Maxime Truman of Dans Les Coulisses.

Impact Neal is still recovering from his ankle injury suffered against Cincinnati, as he remains off the training grounds. This will likely keep him out for the trip to Orlando on Saturday.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off Wednesday Neal (undisclosed) limped off injured in the 81st minute of Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against Cincinnati, according to Maxime Truman from DansLesCoulisses.

Impact Neal was forced off late in the game due to an apparent injury and will likely be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the issue and whether he can resume team training immediately. If he has to miss some time and the injury proves to be serious, Fernando Alvarez is expected to start in central defense until he returns.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, shines defensively in win Neal scored a goal off two shots (both on target) and made eight tackles (five won), six clearances and one interception during Saturday's 3-1 win over Houston.

Impact Neal had his best performance of the year here, dominating at the heart of the defense with season highs in both tackles and clearances while also appearing as an aerial threat on the other end and heading home a free-kick cross from the right to make it 3-0 in the 54th minute. This was the first goal of the year for the center-back, who now appears to be in his best form after recovering from the knee injury that made him miss the first two months of the campaign.

JUNE 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Prince Owusu scores twice, Montreal snaps 5-game winless skid by beating Dynamo 3-1 HOUSTON (AP) — Prince Owusu scored two goals in a three-minute span, Jalen Neal added his first goal of the Major League Soccer season and C...

JUNE 15, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Substitute option Saturday Neal (chest) is on the bench in Saturday's match against New York Red Bulls.

Impact Neal has been included in the squad for the third time this year, although he's unlikely to play a significant role with both George Campbell and Fernando Alvarez starting at center-back. The fit-again player may be a source of clearances and tackles if given the opportunity, but his team is not very reliable for clean sheets in its current form.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with group Neal (chest) has trained with the group, according to Maxime Turman of DL Coulisses.

Impact Neal is seeing a positive update this week, as he is back in training with the rest of the squad for the first time since his injury. This is good news, as if he can maintain a spot in group training, he should be expected to return to the team sheet when facing the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

APRIL 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Orlando Neal is out for Saturday's match against Orlando due to a chest injury, according to manager Marco Donadel, per Maxime Truman of DL Coulisses.

Impact Neal will be on the outside of the team sheet Saturday, as he suffered a hit to the chest that caused immense pain. Luckily for the club, this is a minor loss, only appearing in one match all of this season. He will hope this is a short asbence, as he has already missed six games due to injury.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Neal (knee) was an unused option during the 2-1 loss to Columbus.

Impact Neal was an option for the first time this season following his knee injury. He will look to make his team debut on the pitch for Montreal, having made 14 starts in 21 appearances with the Galaxy in 2024, including the playoffs.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rossi and the Columbus Crew host CF Montreal

Diego Rossi leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with CF Montreal after scoring two goals against D.C

APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press

CF Montreal seeks first win of the season, visits the Chicago Fire

CF Montreal looks for its first win of the season when it visits the Chicago Fire

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Trains with group Neal (knee) has trained with the group and is trending towards a return, according to Maxime Truman of DL Coulisses.

Impact Neal is once again with the team training, as he joined them last week and trained with no restrictions. However, he didn't return last week after training, so he will hope that comes this week when facing the Fire on Saturday.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains without restrictions Neal (knee) trained Friday without restrictions and looks to be an option for Saturday's match against Nashville, according to Maxime Truman of DL Coulisses.

Impact Neal has finally returned to training and looks to be close to completely fit again, as he was able to train fully. This is solid news, as this could mean he is open for his season debut Saturday. He started in 14 of his 21 appearances last season and will likely see a rotational to starting role once fit.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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