MARLON NEWS

On bench against Whitecaps Marlon (head) is on the bench in Sunday's matchup versus Vancouver Whitecaps.

Impact Marlon will avoid missing any game if he appears as a substitute after recovering from a minor issue. The defender has featured in a right-sided center-back role this season, so he could challenge Aaron Long and Eddie Segura for time on the pitch. In that case, Marlon's fantasy value will come from his averages of 46.5 accurate passes and 3.2 clearances per match.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off at halftime Marlon was forced off at halftime of Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Flamengo after receiving a ball in the head right before the break.

Impact Marlon received a ball to the head right before halftime in Tuesday's game and the incident could be quite serious since he wasn't back on the field for the second half. The Brazilian will likely be assessed in the coming days to determine if he needs to undergo concussion protocol. If he has to miss time, Artem Smolyakov could see a greater role in the backline with a reorganization of the defense.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Features off bench Wednesday Marlon (leg) featured off the bench in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Inter Miami in the CONCACAF, confirming he has fully recovered from his injury.

Impact Marlon was recovering well from a leg injury that forced him to miss the last three league games and featured off the bench in Wednesday's clash, meaning he is an option moving forward for LAFC. He started the first two games of the season as a starter and could potentially fight for a starting spot in central defense in the upcoming games.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles FC faces San Diego FC after shutout victory

A game after shutting out Sporting Kansas City 2-0, Los Angeles FC plays San Diego FC

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Sporting Kansas City seeks first victory of the season, hosts Los Angeles FC

Sporting Kansas City looks for its first victory of the season when it hosts Los Angeles FC

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Recovering well Marlon (leg) is recovering well and is expected to return in the next week or two, reports Celso Oliviera of Pitchside U.S.

Impact Marlon picked up an injury against Seattle with a leg injury, forcing him to miss the clash with Austin. He will miss another week or two, as he aims to come back either against San Diego or Houston.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Hobbled on Saturday Marlon was forced off in the second half of Saturday's 5-2 loss to Seattle due to injury.

Impact Marlon left the match in the 64th minute, succumbing to an injury and being replaced by David Martinez. The extent of Marlon's injury should be determined ahead of next week's clash with Austin FC.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Three interceptions in win Marlon had three clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win against New York City FC.

Impact Marlon lasted 61 minutes while recording three interceptions and clearances in the win Saturday. Since signing with LAFC late last season, he was used just as a depth option in the back with two starts in seven MLS appearances including the playoffs, with the team looking to work with the long list if defender on the squad this year.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signs with LAFC Marlon re-signed with LAFC until June 30, 2025, having an option for the rest of the 2025 campaign and 2026 season, according to his club.

Impact Marlon will be sticking around LAFC after finally reaching an agreement in transfer talks, as he initially had his contract declined before inking the new contract Tuesday. He will only be on contract for half of the season, with the club having the option to keep him for the remainder of the season and the 2026 season, which will be a tough decision as he will occupy an international roster spot. He only started in two of his seven appearances with the club last campaign.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contract declined Marlon's option for 2025 was declined, LAFC announced, though they remain in negotiations.

Impact Marlon's option for 2025 wasn't picked up, but he showed enough as a depth option for the club to express interest in retaining him. The defender made seven appearances (two starts) with LAFC during his first year in MLS.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores final goal off the bench Marlon scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Marlon scored his first goal for LAFC since joining in September. The goal came from a set piece in added time where he placed Edouard Atuesta's cross into the back of the net with his head. The defender will be looking to start more games as his team enter the playoffs.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with LAFC Marlon signed with LAFC as a free agent, the club announced.

Impact Marlon completes the move to LAFC as a free agent. The defender should be a nice depth option for the club, though he likely won't compete for starts immediately. Marlon can play across the back four, though he's primarily a center-back.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for two games Marlon has been banned for two matches for slapping an opponent in the back and insulting the referee after getting a red card, the League announced.

Impact Marlon will have to skip the first two rounds of 2023/2024 barring a successful appeal. Monza will have to decide before the end of June whether to pick up their option to acquire him permanently.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Atalanta Marlon was expelled a minute after entering Sunday's 2-5 loss to Atalanta for hitting an opponent away from the ball.

Impact Marlon slapped an opponent while trying to get away from him, and the referee deemed the infraction serious enough to draw a red card. He'll miss next season's opener. He has been a rotational piece in the back while on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk, logging 35 tackles, 18 interceptions, 47 clearances, and four blocks in 28 appearances (18 starts) and contributing to two clean sheets.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws one foul versus Lazio Marlon (knee) committed three fouls, drew one, and was booked in 59 minutes in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Marlon made the XI after a knee injury but didn't log any stat despite Monza being under pressure for most of the game. He has recorded nine tackles (five won), five interceptions, and six clearances in his last five appearances (three starts), with no clean sheets.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Lazio Marlon is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Lazio.

Impact Marlon returns from a knee injury in time to start for Monza on Sunday. The defender has helped his club keep one clean sheet in 20 appearances.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not be back against Lazio Marlon is still bothered by a knee issue, coach Raffaele Palladino announced.

Impact Marlon will remain sidelined through the break due to lingering soreness in the joint. With Luca Caldirola also out, Valentin Antov and Giulio Donati are the next men up in the back.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not dealing with major problem Marlon (knee) "will return after the break," coach Raffaele Palladino relayed.

Impact Marlon will sit his second match in a row Saturday, but his knee isn't severe, and he didn't sustain structural damage. Monza should continue to lean on the players they utilized last week in the back.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Marlon has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Verona due to a knee sprain, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Marlon will undergo some exams in the coming days and is highly at risk of missing further games. Luca Caldirola, Pablo Mari, and Armando Izzo will likely form the back three, with Valentin Antov as the top backup.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Empoli game Marlon completed a one-match suspension for yellow-card accumulation in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Marlon started over Luca Caldirola in three of the past five fixtures, registering nine tackles (five won), six interceptions, and eight clearances.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Salernitana game Marlon won five duels and had one block, two clearances, and three interceptions in Saturday's 0-1 defeat against AC Milan and will be suspended for one game due to yellow-card acc...

Impact Marlon had a respectable showing and picked up a decent amount of stats, but he won't be an option against Salernitana. Luca Calidrola will likely replace him in the back in next Sunday's away fixture.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Great defensively Marlon recorded four tackles (three won), four clearances and two interceptions in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Marlon had a splendid performance in the back on Wednesday with a season high of tackles and tying his season high of clearances. Knee injuries have kept the 27-year-old from a few games early in the campaign, resulting in inconsistent performances. Nevertheless, he has been a solid addition to the team with 26 clearances, 18 tackles (10 won) and 11 interceptions thus far.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play in Spezia game Marlon (thigh) was an unused sub in Sunday's 2-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Marlon was good to go following a small injury, but the coach stuck with Luca Caldirola, Pablo Mari, and Armando Izzo in the back in this one. He generally played over the first one in previous fixtures.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Spezia game Marlon (undisclosed) has been included in Monza's squad list to face Spezia Sunday.

Impact Marlon has shaken off an unspecified problem that sidelined him in the past game. If he is 100 percent, he'll return to the starting XI over Luca Caldirola. He has recorded six tackles, three interceptions, 14 clearances, and one block in six appearances, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sampdoria clash Marlon is missing from Monza's squad list to face Sampdoria Sunday.

Impact Marlon picked up a late knee injury that will be better assessed after the game. He could be replaced by either Luca Caldirola or Carlos Auguston, opening up a spot on the flank in the second case.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE