JESUS JIMENEZ NEWS

Unimpressive during start Jimenez had one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.

Impact Jimenez was chosen to be FC Dallas' starting striker in place of Jader Obrian on but did not maximize his opportunity Sunday, as the latter eventually replaced him. The former is already on thin ice with Jesus Ferreira (illness) bound to return after an extended absence. If possible, Jimenez will look to quickly redeem himself during September.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Option on bench Jimenez (ankle) was an unused substitute during Sunday's 4-4 loss to Inter Miami during the Leagues Cup.

Impact Jimenez made his return to the squad after sitting out since June 22 with an ankle injury. He had only started twice in six appearances prior to his injury, totaling an assist in that span.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still recovering Jimenez (ankle) is still recovering and is not close to returning to team training, according to head coach Nico Estevez per Big S Soccer.

Impact Jimenez will continue to be sidelined as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. Prior to getting hurt, the forward had started five times in 13 appearances, generating two assists with 15 shots (six on target) and seven chances created.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Austin Jimenez (ankle) will not be available to face Austin FC on Wednesday, according to Dallas' injury report for the match.

Impact Jimenez is yet another absence due to injury along Dallas' attacking line, leaving the squad threadbare for Wednesday's rivalry game. Jose Mulato might get the start up front against Austin, or Bernard Kamungo if he can return from international duty in time.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Portland Jimenez was subbed out at halftime of Sunday's defeat against the Timbers after suffering an ankle injury. He created a chance in the match before being taken off.

Impact Dallas' attack is already severely hampered by injuries to Paul Arriola (thigh), Paxton Pomykal (quadriceps), Sebastian Lletget (thigh) and Tsiki Ntsabeleng (knee), not to mention Jader Obrian's upcoming yellow card suspension. Jimenez will hope this injury he sustained Sunday isn't anything serious, especially as Jesus Ferreira has just been called up to the USMNT for the Gold Cup.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist off bench Jimenez subbed into Wednesday's postponed match against St. Louis City in the 23rd minute, taking a shot on target and assisting a goal in the 2-0 victory.

Impact Jimenez replaced an injured Paul Arriola (thigh) in the first half of this game when it was originally meant to be played back in early May prior to a weather postponement, and he set up a late goal for Marco Farfan on Wednesday night for his second assist of the season.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injury report Jimenez (hand) is no longer listed in Dallas' injury report for Wednesday's clash against the Whitecaps.

Impact Jimenez missed a few games after breaking his hand in May, but he was able to return to the squad as an unused substitute last weekend and should remain available to face Vancouver on Wednesday.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with broken hand Jimenez will miss Saturday's clash with Austin FC after suffering a broken hand, according to Dallas' injury report for the match.

Impact Jimenez will presumably have to miss more than just one game with this injury, though an exact timeframe for his recovery is not available at the moment. He's mostly been the backup center forward behind Jesus Ferreira even when fit this season.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots vs. New York City Jimenez took four shots (one on target) and made two interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against NYCFC.

Impact Jimenez has now started three consecutive games for Dallas, taking four shots in two of them. He still should be considered the backup option at striker behind Jesus Ferreira, but he could continue getting opportunities while manager Nico Estevez continues figuring out what his best formation is.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Jimenez assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Jimenez got the start leading the attack and linked up with Jesus Ferreira, who had been starting at striker before Saturday's win. Jimenez did well to set up the only goal in the match, his first goal contribution in four appearances. This was Jimenez's first start since joining Dallas from Toronto.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut off bench Jimenez played the final 10 minutes or so in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Jimenez made his first appearance of the season Saturday after obtaining his visa and getting his immigration status in order. He should be an solid and important option at center forward backing up Jesus Ferreira in Dallas.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Obtains visa Jimenez (not injury related) received his passport and has been training with Dallas this week, manager Nico Estevez told reporters on Wednesday.

Impact Jimenez is eligible to make his Dallas debut Saturday following his preseason trade from Toronto, but he will likely be slowly integrated into the squad and is a depth option behind Jesus Ferreira up front regardless.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting on visa Jimenez is still awaiting his visa and it could be another week before he's able to join up with the team in Dallas, manager Nico Estevez told reporters Wednesday.

Impact Jesus was only traded from Toronto FC just over a week ago, and he will remain out for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy after already missing the season-opening defeat to Minnesota United. He will likely be the backup center forward option to Jesus Ferreira once he has his immigration situation sorted out.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Dallas Jimenez has joined FC Dallas after getting traded from Toronto FC in exchange for Brandon Servania, the club announced Monday.

Impact Jimenez tallied nine goals and three assists across 33 appearances (27 starts) during his rookie season in MLS, but he never fully convinced as the starting striker in Toronto. The 29-year-old is now arriving in Dallas to replace the departing Franco Jara as the backup option to Jesus Ferreira up front.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in season finale loss Jimenez made two clearances and created a chance in Sunday's 4-0 Decision Day defeat against the Union.

Impact Jimenez began the season hot with eight goals and three assists as he started all 17 of Toronto's MLS games through June. But he never looked a comfortable fit in the squad once Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi joined the club in July, and he only scored one more time the rest of the season as he lost the starting job to Ayo Akinola. The 28-year-old will benefit from having a full preseason with his new Italian teammates and will hope to re-establish himself as the first-choice center forward in 2023.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in win Jimenez took three shots and created a chance in Saturday's 3-1 victory against the Timbers.

Impact Jimenez was active going forward against Portland, but despite having started every single MLS game this season he has only scored once in 16 games since the start of May. We'll see how much longer manager Bob Bradley keeps patience with Jimenez as the starting striker with Ayo Akinola still waiting in the wings.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss to Montreal Jimenez had one shot (off target), two tackles and two dispossessions in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Montreal.

Impact Jimenez turned in another quiet day at the office here as he's now failed to take a shot on target in three straight matches and has only scored once in his last 12 affairs. After seven goals in his first nine matches of the campaign though his fantasy owners will be hopeful he can rediscover that form again soon.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in draw Jimenez had four off-target shots during Saturday's 2-2 draw against San Jose.

Impact Jimenez was far more active than he was on his previous outing but lacked accuracy in front of the goal once again. After starting the campaign with seven goals over his last nine starts, the forward started to struggle, having found the back of the net just once over the last 10 matches. He'll try to bounce back during Wednesday's visit to Chicago.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Jimenez scored a goal off three shots (one on target), created one chance and drew two fouls during Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Columbus.

Impact Jimenez missed a big chance during the first half but redeemed himself in the 59th minute, heading home a cross from the right to reduce his side's deficit to just one goal. This was the eight goal over 17 starts for the striker this season but the first since Apr. 30 as he put to an end a seven-game scoring drought. He'll try to build on this effort during Saturday's home clash against Seattle.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in win Jimenez had three shots (off target), two aerials won and two dispossessions in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atlanta United.

Impact Jimenez has now failed to score in seven straight matches while only taking one shot on target at most in each of those affairs. That dry spell comes after a fiery beginning of the campaign with seven scores in his first nine matches. The forward though has been still active with two assists on nine chances created in his last four matches.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in shots, chances created Jimenez took two shots (one on goal) and created five chances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Jimenez was held off the scoresheet as he lacked end product on Saturday. The forward didn't cross but led Toronto in both shots and chances created in the loss.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assist despite no goal Jimenez logged one assist during a 3-2 win Saturday versus Chicago.

Impact Jimenez set up a Deandre Kerr goal. The former logged two of his three MLS assists during May. So despite not scoring Saturday, Jimenez was excellent across the aforementioned month and doesn't need to record goals if he continues setting them up.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against D.C. Jimenez took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw against D.C. United. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Jimenez grabbed his second assist of the season Saturday in setting up an Ayo Akinola strike. Jimenez hasn't found the net himself in four MLS games however, and he'll want to get back on the score sheet next weekend against the Fire, which have conceded 16 goals in 12 matches this campaign.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has quiet game in loss Jimenez made a clearance in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against the Whitecaps.

Impact Jimenez wasn't effective at all against Vancouver on Sunday, and his side has now gone two consecutive games without scoring. Jimenez bagged seven goals in his first nine games this season so he is capable of bouncing back from this performance next weekend against Orlando City, which have conceded 15 times in 11 MLS matches.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE