Niko Tsakiris - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Spotted in team training Tsakiris (upper body) was spotted in team training Wednesday and could be an option for Saturday's clash against Colorado, the club posted.

Impact Tsakiris appears to be making progress in his recovery after dealing with an upper-body injury, with his involvement in Wednesday's session providing an encouraging sign ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Rapids. The midfielder has been a key creative presence in the attack while handling a significant share of set-piece duties, so his potential return would provide a welcome boost. His status should become clearer over the next few days, with Timo Werner, Beau Leroux and Eduard Lowen in line to shoulder additional offensive responsibilities if Tsakiris isn't cleared to feature.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for time being Tsakiris is dealing with an upper body injury and could miss Saturday's match against Portland, the league reported Friday.

Impact Tsakiris has served as one of the team's starting attacking midfielders and a creative threat with plenty of set-piece duties, so his unavailability would be a meaningful worry for the attack. His status will be a late call for the next game as it's unclear if his injury is serious. All of Timo Werner, Beau Leroux and Eduard Lowen will carry increased offensive responsibilities if Tsakiris is forced to miss time.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Niko Tsakiris grows into starring role for San Jose Earthquakes | MLSSoccer.com The term ‘statement game’ is probably overused in sports these days. It was nevertheless quite difficult to avoid the phrase after Niko Tsak...

SEPTEMBER 18 • MLSSOCCER.COM

San Jose Earthquakes play Los Angeles FC after shutout win

A game after shutting out the Houston Dynamo 1-0, the San Jose Earthquakes face Los Angeles FC

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Munie scores a goal, Gunn has 4 saves, Earthquakes beat Dynamo 1-0

Daniel Munie scored a goal, Angus Gunn had four saves, and the San Jose Earthquakes beat the Houston Dynamo 1-0 for their second consecutive win

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Scores, assists twice in win Tsakiris scored one goal and assisted twice from three shots and four chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 win against San Diego FC.

Impact Tsakiris scored the opener in the third minute with his third goal in the season to help San Jose build the road win. The midfielder later assisted twice before halftime and now has seven in the campaign. He had a busy match, also missing a PK in the first half.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose Earthquakes host the Houston Dynamo in conference action

The San Jose Earthquakes host the Houston Dynamo in Western Conference action

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Niko Tsakiris has goal, 2 assists to lead Earthquakes to 3-2 victory over San Diego

Niko Tsakiris had a goal and two assists by halftime to spark the San Jose Earthquakes to a 3-2 victory over San Diego FC, ending an eight-match winless streak

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Starting after injury recovery Tsakiris (groin) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus St. Louis City.

Impact Tsakiris has bounced back in the shortest possible time after facing a three-month absence due to a considerable injury. The midfielder will immediately take Nick Fernandez's place in the starting lineup and could retain the spot in subsequent fixtures if he avoids further physical setbacks. Tsakiris was in great form before suffering the injury, with his impact reflected in two goals and four assists over his last six MLS outings. He was also one of the squad's primary set-piece takers alongside Timo Werner.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose Earthquakes host the LA Galaxy in Western Conference play

The San Jose Earthquakes host the LA Galaxy in Western Conference action

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Judd and the San Jose Earthquakes host Orlando City

Preston Judd leads the San Jose Earthquakes into a matchup with Orlando City fresh off of a two-goal outing against the Portland Timbers

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Judd scores 2 goals, Daniel has 6 saves; Earthquakes beat Timbers 3-1, snap 4-game winless streak

Preston Judd scored goals in the second and 12th minutes, Daniel Munie also scored a goal, and the San Jose Earthquakes beat the Portland Timbers 3-1 to snap a four-game winless st...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Portland Timbers take on the San Jose Earthquakes in Western Conference play

The Portland Timbers and the San Jose Earthquakes square off in a conference matchup

MAY 22 • Associated Press

San Jose Earthquakes host Dallas in Western Conference action

The San Jose Earthquakes take on Dallas in Western Conference action

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Out 3-4 months after surgery Taskiris will remain unavailable for at least three months following surgery to repair a right groin problem, Brian Sciaretta of American Soccer Now reports.

Impact Tsakiris has been outstanding in the 2026 season, which is already his best year in terms of offensive production with two goals and four assists over 11 matches played. Therefore, his absence will be a huge blow in San Jose's lineup while also leaving them without their top set-piece taker. The young prospect will be sidelined until after the World Cup break and perhaps a few more weeks. If Timo Werner (hamstring) is not back before Tsakiris, Ousseni Bouda and Nick Fernandez will be the main beneficiaries in terms of playing time.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Set for absence Tsakiris (undisclosed) is expected to remain out for a while as confirmed by coach Bruce Arena, Favian Renkel of Kickbase MLS reports.

Impact Tsakiris might not play until after the World Cup break as he continues to battle the injury that forced him to leave the last match against Toronto. This news leaves San Jose without their best central attacking midfielder and primary set-piece taker alongside the also injured Timo Werner (hamstring). Thus, Nick Fernandez may benefit from the situation going forward. The 20-year-old is the team's leader in assists with four after the first 11 game weeks of the 2026 MLS campaign.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Assists, comes off hurt Tsakiris was injured and subbed out in the 54th minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Toronto FC. He assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) an...

Impact Tsakiris recorded his fourth assist of the season, all within the last five matches during the draw Saturday. He did, however leave with an injury in the process. If the midfielder does need to miss time, it will be a significant loss to the team as he recorded two goals with four goals in 11 games played for San Jose.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Defender Reid Roberts has spectacular save to help Earthquakes earn 1-1 draw with Toronto

Defender Reid Roberts made a spectacular save with a bicycle kick on a shot by Dániel Sallói to help the San Jose Earthquakes earn a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC and remain unbeaten on...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Assists in 5-1 win Tsakiris assisted once to go with six shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and eight corners in Wednesday's 5-1 victory against Austin FC.

Impact Tsakiris assisted as San Jose won 5-1 at home to Austin. provided an assist for the third game in a row to help San Jose win. He has created 17 chances in his last four games with three in this match. He took eight crosses from eight corners in the match. He also took six shots for the second time this season, but didn't put a shot on target.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Earthquakes score 5 times after halftime and beat Austin FC 5-1 to move into 1st place in the West

Jack Jasinski secured his first MLS goal, Preston Judd scored two goals in six minutes, and the San Jose Earthquakes used a big second half to beat Austin FC 5-1 for their fifth vi...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Delivers assist in victory Tsakiris assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Tsakiris logged his second assist of the MLS season in Sunday's win against LAFC, setting a new career high with the helper that teed up San Jose's final goal as the Earthquakes took over the second half and rolled to a 4-1 victory at BMO Stadium. He dictated the tempo in midfield from start to finish, disrupting LAFC's double pivot with sharp pressing while opening up lanes for Timo Werner and Ousseni Bouda to do damage in the final third. He capped off a dominant showing with three chances created and three corners, pulling the strings all match long.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ousseni Bouda ends Hugo Lloris' scoreless run at 593 minutes as Earthquakes stun LAFC 4-1

Ousseni Bouda scored two goals in the second half, ending Hugo Lloris’ 593-minute scoreless run to begin the season, and the San Jose Earthquakes stunned Los Angeles FC 4-1 in an e...

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Jack Skahan scores 2 goals, Earthquakes beat Sporting KC 3-1

Jack Skahan scored two goals — his first multi-goal game in MLS — to help the San Jose Earthquakes beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Delivers assist in win Tsakiris assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Tsakiris set up Jack Skahan's equalizer in the 44th minute before playing a key part in the buildup to Skahan's second just five minutes after the restart in the 49th minute, taking him to one assist and three secondary assists on the season across seven appearances. He was San Jose's main creative engine all match long, mixing crisp passing with aggressive, direct carries to consistently disrupt Sporting KC's defensive shape, and he finished with four chances created, four crosses and two corners.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace in win Tsakiris scored two goals to go with five shots (five on goal), seven chances created, eight crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus San Diego FC....

Impact Tsakiris scored twice to help San Jose win at home, his first two goals in the campaign. The midfielder led his side in shots, chances created and crosses during the match. He also received his second yellow card in six starts, though.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

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