MAYA YOSHIDA NEWS

LA Galaxy sign Maya Yoshida: Sources Yoshida is a free agent after his contract with Schalke expired this summer.

JULY 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starting against Werder Bremen Yoshida (strain) is in Schalke's starting lineup to take on Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Yoshida is back in the XI in central defense Saturday after missing his side's last two games with a muscular injury.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Increased training program Yoshida (strain) is training individually with the ball, Ruhr Nachrichten reported Tuesday.

Impact Yoshida continues to increase his training intensity as he makes his way back from a muscular issue. The center-back was a nailed-on starter before picking up the injury, he has missed two matches in a row, a major loss as Schalke fight a relegation battle at the bottom of the table.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscular injury Yoshida will miss out against Hertha Berlin on Friday due to a muscular injury.

Impact Yoshida had started all 27 matches for Schalke this season, in which he averaged 4.5 clearances, 1.7 interceptions and 1.0 blocks. With Yoshida unavailable, Marcin Kaminski will slot into the starting XI in a central defensive role. Once cleared to return, Yoshida should reclaim his spot on the pitch.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven clearances in win Yoshida made three tackles (all won), seven clearances and two blocks during Saturday's 2-1 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Yoshida had a performance like the ones he had with Japan during the World Cup, leading all players in clearances and having the edge against opposing forwards most of the times. The center-back is one of the biggest reasons why his side has just one goal conceded over the last five matches and played almost every minute of this season so far, being a very nice fantasy pickup as of late.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists lone Japan goal Yoshida had an assist with his lone chance created while making an interception, a tackle and eight clearances as Japan fell to Croatia in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw throu...

Impact Yoshida set up Daizen Maeda in the 43rd minute assisting the opening goal of the match. It was the first assist of the tournament for the center back as he started and played every minute of the tournament for Japan while leading the team with 24 clearances.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets busy in win Yoshida conceded a yellow card, won two-of-two tackles and made seven clearances during Thursday's 2-1 win over Spain.

Impact Yoshida has anchored a veteran back line which one two major games against Spain and Germany in a little over a week. Keeping up their current form would be quite impressive as the stakes get higher and he's sure to be busy as long as his team struggles to keep possession.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts every match Yoshida started 15 matches during the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Yoshida has been a nailed-on starter in central defense, compiling some impressive numbers. Even more impressive has been the flexibility Yoshida has shown alongside a plethora of defensive partners. Yoshida and Schalke will hope for consistency in the second half of the campaign, and a consistent pairing in central defense.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Machino replaces injured Nakayama in Japan's World Cup squad

Japan has drafted in forward Shuto Machino to replace injured defender Yuta Nakayama on its World Cup roster for Qatar

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

World Cup goal for Japan is quarterfinals - at least

Japan soccer coach Hajime Moriyasu repeated his aim again for the World Cup

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Japan gets tough World Cup draw in group with Germany, Spain

Japan’s goal at the World Cup will be to break the round-of-16 hex

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Joins Schalke Yoshida has signed a one-year contract with FC Schalke with the option to extend for an additional year after leaving Sampdoria as a free agent, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Yoshida tallied two goals, three assists and kept two clean sheets in 26 Serie A appearances (19 starts) last season with Sampdoria, and the 33-year-old is now moving to the Bundesliga with newly promoted Schalke, where he will try to break into the starting lineup in central defense.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six blocks versus Inter Yoshida had four clearances and six blocks and committed one foul in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Yoshida returned to the XI since Omar Colley was suspended and piled up stats, but his side gave up three goals and he was imperfect in two of them. He has notched 28 interceptions, 70 clearances, 20 blocks and 17 blocks in 26 appearances (19 starts) in 2021/2022, contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saddled with own goal versus Juventus Yoshida took one off-target shot, had one block and one clearance and scored an own goal in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Yoshida struggled to keep up with opposing defenders like the rest of the Sampdoria defense and put the ball into his own net in a last-ditch attempt to intercept a Juan Cuadrado cross that was bound to be tucked in by Moise Kean right behind him. He has logged 17 tackles, 27 interceptions, 65 clearances and two goals in 21 games, with two clean sheets. Sampdoria will face Venezia away next Sunday.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan takes 5-point lead at top of Serie A

AC Milan took another significant step toward its first Serie A title since 2011 by grinding out a 1-0 win at home to midtable Empoli

MARCH 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Assists teammate in loss Yoshida had one assist, one shot (off target), one block, two tackles, three fouls and created two chances in the 2-1 loss to Udinese on Saturday.

Impact Though Yoshida was quick to find Francesco Caputo in the 13th minute for a goal, Udinese had already scored twice at this point. The defender has missed significant time, but in his last three appearances he has logged two assists. Maybe he can add to that total against Juventus.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench versus Atalanta Yoshida (thigh) had one interception and one clearance in 45 in Monday's 0-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Yoshida could not stop the bleeding in his return from injury, but he fared better than Giangiacomo Magnani, whom he replaced. Depending on which scheme the coach uses going forward, he will be in contention also with Alex Ferrari. Sampdoria will visit Udinese Saturday.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be option against Atalanta Yoshida (thigh) has been included in Sampdoria's squad list for Monday's match versus Atalanta.

Impact Yoshida could make his return after sitting out six matches because of a thigh strain. He has been training fully for a while, therefore he has some chances to start right away, although Alex Ferrari and Giangiacomo Magnani have been solid in relief. He was the top option before getting hurt. He has posted two goals, 15 tackles, 26 interceptions and 59 clearances in 18 appearances, with two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Sassuolo Yoshida (thigh) did not make Sampdoria's squad list for Sunday's game versus Sassuolo.

Impact Yoshida has not recovered from a thigh injury and will miss his fourth game in a row. Omar Colley is back from AFCON and will partner either Alex Ferrari or Giangiacomo Magnani in the defense Sunday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Yoshida was omitted from Sampdoria's squad list for Sunday's game against Spezia.

Impact Yoshida will miss the third consecutive game because of a thigh problem he picked up in early January. Two among Alex Ferrari, Radu Dragusin, Giangiancomo Magnani and Julian Chabot will draw the start in the back Sunday.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss time Yoshida picked up a thigh injury against Cagliari and will be re-evaluated in the next few days, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Yoshida will sit out at least Sunday's road game versus Napoli and potentially more depending on the severity of the problem. Sampdoria are down to Alex Ferrari, Julian Chabot and Radu Dragusin as center-backs.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off versus Cagliari Yoshida had one block, won one duel and picked up an assist in Thursday's 1-2 loss to Cagliari, but he subbed off early in the second half due to an apparent muscular injury.

Impact Yoshida set up Manolo Gabbiadini by deflecting the ball with his chest on a cross, but he could not finish the game after signaling some discomfort to the bench. With Omar Colley away from the team due to AFCON, Sampdoria are down to Alex Ferrari, Julian Chabot and Radu Dragusin as the options in the back.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eight clearances against Venezia Yoshida made eight clearances in a 1-1 stalemate against Venezia on Sunday.

Impact Yoshida had a decent day for the home team. The 33-year-old made eight clearances, most by any player in the match. Other than that, Yoshida also blocked a solitary shot.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE