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Inter Miami transfer Jean Mota to Brazil's Vitória | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Inter Miami CF have transferred midfielder Jean Mota to Brazilian top-flight side Vitória, the club announc...

MARCH 5, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Inter Miami to sell Mota; interested in Rojas Inter Miami is continuing its roster evolution after the first few matches of the 2024 season. The club has reached a deal to transfer midfi...

MARCH 5, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Entering final year of contract Mota made nine starts in 13 appearances during the 2023 season with Inter Miami.

Impact Mota spent most of the season on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery in May. This resulted in losing his starting role after making the starts the first nine games of the season, recording three assists in that span. The midfielder is entering his final year of his contract while also entering his third season in Miami.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in U.S Open match Jean Mota started and played 58 minutes during Wednesday 3-3 win over Cincinnati during the semifinals of the U.S Open Cup.

Impact Jean Mota is back with the team after playing 58 minutes during Wednesday's cup match. He has been out since the end of April with a LCL injury to his knee. The midfielder will have competition to keep his starting role with David Ruiz and Dixon Arroyo now with the addition of Sergio Busquets in the midfield.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted on pitch Mota (knee) was spotted running on the pitch Monday, according to Alex Windley of Bleach Report.

Impact Mota was spotted running individually on the pitch Monday as he recovers from a long-term knee injury. A return to the first team likely isn't right on the horizon, but it's still a good sign for Mota's recovery as he targets a recovery before the end of MLS.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami M Jean Mota (knee) out 4-6 months Inter Miami CF midfielder Jean Mota will be sidelined for four to six months with a right knee injury, the team announced Thursday.

MAY 4, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Inter Miami midfielder Jean Mota out 4-6 months with knee injury | MLSSoccer.com Inter Miami CF’s midfield must weather another massive injury blow. The club announced Thursday morning that Jean Mota will be sidelined for...

MAY 4, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Out 4-6 months with knee injury Mota will have to undergo a knee surgery for an LCL injury he suffered in the win over Columbus last weekend and he's expected to miss 4-6 months while he recovers, Inter Miami ann...

Impact Mota has been a fixture in Miami's XI since joining the club from Santos before the start of last season, but he's now set to be on the sidelines at least until fall while recovering from this surgery. This is another huge blow for the club after losing Gregore to foot surgery roughly six weeks ago, with Robert Taylor and Victor Ulloa likely to receive an uptick in responsibility alongside new signing Dixon Arroyo in defensive midfield while Mota is out.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses training with knock Mota did not train with Inter Miami on Wednesday, according to team reporter Franco Panizo.

Impact Mota has taken 13 shots and recorded three assists from 11 chances created in nine MLS appearances (all starts) in defensive midfield for Miami this season, so his potential absence next weekend would be a huge blow for the team with Gregore (foot) already sidelined long-term. Robert Taylor or Victor Ulloa could replace him alongside Dixon Arroyo in the XI if necessary, while those two along with Franco Negri and Corentin Jean could take over his free kick/corner kick responsibilities.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Jean Mota assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate), three chances created and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Mona recorded his third assist of the season Saturday, as his cross off a corner found Leonardo Campana's head in the 41st minute for the 2-1 lead. It was one of three chances he created on the attack to go with one shot (on target), five crosses (three accurate) and five corners. He also won two tackles, intercepted one pass and made three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots but still no goals Jean Mota had four shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Jean Mota was one of Miami's key playmakers on Saturday. The Brazilian was their choice to deliver set pieces and he managed to fire one of their five shots-on-target. The regular starting midfielder has yet to find the net and it has been four games since his last assist (he has delivered two this season).

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creative in loss Jean Mota recorded one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus FC Dallas.

Impact Mota piled on the creative volume, stuffing the stat sheet with every sort of stat, including three tackles and four corners. The midfielder has been a high-floor producer with a role on set-pieces from defensive midfield. Mota is up to two assists in seven matches, matching his total from the entirety of 2022.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in loss Mota made a block, two clearances and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against FC Cincinnati. He also won three of five tackles in the match.

Impact Mota was solid defensively from midfield on Saturday, and he was a threat to Cincinnati with his passing as well. But it wasn't enough to salvage a result as his side has now lost four on the bounce after opening the season with consecutive shut-out wins.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Chicago Mota took two shots on target and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against the Fire. He also made a block and won two of four tackles in the match.

Impact Mota is under some pressure to step up his defensive contributions from midfield now that Gregore (foot) is sidelined for six months, but he set up a Franco Negri strike for his second assist of the season on Saturday.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kamara rallies Fire to 3-2 victory over Inter Miami

Kei Kamara scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time and the Chicago Fire rallied for their first win of the season with a 3-2 victory over Inter Miami

MARCH 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Registers assist Jean Mota assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles (one won) in Sunday's 2-0 win over Philadelphia Union.

Impact Mota has been having a very busy season so far, generating an assist, seven crosses (one accurate), five tackles (two won) and four won in just the first two matches in 2023. He along with Rodolfo Pizarro will be the work horses for Miami in the midfield, working up and down the field and filling up the stat sheet.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in defeat Mota had four shots (two on target), eight crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Monday's 3-0 playoff defeat to New York City FC.

Impact Mota was the most effective and aggressive player on the pitch for an otherwise timid Inter Miami squad. His eight crosses led all players in this matchup, but he was only able to connect on one of those attempts. Across 34 games this season, the midfielder logged two goals to go with two assists.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Mota scored one goal during a 2-1 win against Toronto FC on Saturday.

Impact Mota continues to stand out across August. Across his four appearances logged this month, he has two goals, a surprising tally when considering his zero goals across other months.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lassiter scores decisive goal, Inter Miami beats Toronto 2-1

Ariel Lassiter’s goal helped lead Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Toronto

AUGUST 21, 2022 • Associated Press

First career MLS goal Mota scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Wednesday's 1-0 win over San Jose.

Impact Mota found the back of the net in the 12th minute scoring the lone goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder while his two shots tied for the second highest total on the team in the win.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 4, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Logs assist in loss Mota provided one assist from two chances created and won two-of-two tackles during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Mota continues his excellent July by setting up Gonzalo Higuain's first goal in three months despite playing in a deeper role. With four tackles won and nine corners taken in the last three games, Mota has recently offered a useful scoring floor. It will be important to see if he keeps this up when Alejandro Pozuelo can play or if this is just a short run of form. Up next is a visit from Charlotte FC, which are tied for the fifth-fewest goals conceded in the league.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in draw Mota hauled in three shots (off target), three chances created, six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Monday's 1-1 draw to Dallas.

Impact Mota was terrific in his return from a suspension and filled up the stat sheets. The holding midfielder only has one assist with no goals all season but with set pieces boosting his numbers he's been very productive in peripheral stats on both sides of the ball.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Atlanta Mota was shown a red card in the 29th minute of Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Atlanta United following a foul on Marcelino Moreno for his second booking of the game. He created a cha...

Impact Mota received two yellow cards in a five-minute span that got him sent off with an hour still left to play in Sunday's game. He will now be suspended for the Minnesota United clash next weekend, where Victor Ulloa could replace him in defensive midfield if Gregore (not injury related) is still unavailable.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in draw Mota took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw against D.C. United. He also made an interception in the match, and he created three chances overall.

Impact Mota set up a Damion Lowe goal with a cross near the end of the first half on Saturday, but D.C. was able to erase the deficit and split the points in the game. On Wednesday he will face the Union, which are currently third in the Eastern Conference table.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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