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Undergoes surgery, out for season Petkovic (knee) underwent successful ACL reconstruction surgery Thursday and was placed in Seattle's season-ending injury list, the club announced Friday.

Impact Petkovic played only 135 minutes over the 2026 MLS campaign, tallying five shots, one chance created, five clearances and two blocks. With the midfielder unavailable for the remainder of the year, the Sounders will continue to rely on Cristian Roldan, Hassani Dotson and Snyder Brunell for now.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ACL injury Petkovic has sustained an ACL injury in training, with coach Brian Schmetzer confirming that the player will undergo surgery, Niko Moreno of Pulso Sports reports.

Impact Petkovic is now set to miss a lengthy period while he recovers from the issue. This news comes after the midfielder made his first two starts of the season, recording five shots (two on goal), one chance created and five clearances over that period. Hassani Dotson, who is close to clearing the concussion protocol, and Snyder Brunell, are options to take Petkovic's place in the lineup.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders acquire Nikola Petković on loan from Charlotte FC | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan Seattle Sounders FC have acquired midfielder Nikola Petković on loan from Charlotte FC through the 2026 season...

JANUARY 8 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Loaned to Seattle Petkovic will spend the 2026 season on loan with Seattle Sounders from Charlotte, the team announced Thursday.

Impact Petkovic will add a versatile midfielder to the Sounders' depth, but it's unclear if he'll earn a starting role right away. He recorded one goal and one assist along with 16 shots (five on goal), eight chances created, 10 tackles and four clearances over 18 MLS games (six starts) in two seasons as a Charlotte player. At the international level, he has represented Serbia in a few youth category competitions. He may have a chance to see minutes behind Obed Vargas and Cristian Roldan on his new club.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Petkovic (undisclosed) is on the bench in Tuesday's matchup against New York City FC.

Impact Petkovic was inactive in the regular-season finale due to the issue but could play again as a substitute during the opening knockout stage. Prior to the injury, he assisted once in his first league start of the year, featuring as a central attacking midfielder. He'll challenge Brandt Bronico for playing time going forward.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not training Wednesday Petkovic was absent from training Wednesday, according to Will Palaszczuk of the Charlotte media team.

Impact Petkovic looks to be dealing with some sort of injury as the club returns from the international break, as the midfielder is not in training Wednesday. This is a rough turn for the player, as he started in their last match and could now be dealing with an injury. He will hope to be fit for their season finale on Saturday, although the club will prioritize keeping him fit for the playoffs.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs assist in win Petkovic had one assist and one shot on target in Saturday's 1-0 win against D.C.

Impact Petkovic who was making his first start since returning from a knee injury, logged 74 minutes and made the most of it. He set up Wilfried Zaha with a beautiful crosser in the 33rd minute for the only goal of the match. Look for the midfielders minutes to increase as the season winds down and playoffs begin.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Plays second half in friendly Petkovic (knee) played the second half of Wednesday's friendly with Kansas City.

Impact Petkovic made his return from a knee injury for the second half of Wednesday's friendly. The defender got back on the pitch for the final 45 minutes and was moving well in his return from a knee injury. Petkovic will hope to compete for minutes when the season kicks off at the end of February.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Saturday Petkovic (knee) is expected to be available for Saturday's game against D.C. United, manager Dean Smith told media Friday. "No issues with him. He's okay."

Impact Petkovic has recovered from the injury he sustained in September and could be an option to play Saturday. That said, he's struggled to seen regular minutes this season, so he shouldn't have a big role in the regular-season finale Saturday.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Petkovic suffered a knee injury and is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks, manager Dean Smith told Carroll R. Walton of The Charlotte Ledger on Friday.

Impact Given the timeline provided by Smith, it wouldn't be surprising if Petkovic is sidelined until after the international break in October. The midfielder has started in just five of his 14 appearances this season, however, so he's not expected to alter many fantasy decisions with his absence.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first MLS goal Petkovic scored a goal off six shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in two crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Portland.

Impact Petkovic had his best performance by far since joining Charlotte, pacing all players in shots attempted and being rewarded with his first MLS goal, a clinical finish after a stunning dribble to break the deadlock in the 54th minute. After opening his scoring account and having back-to-back starts for the first time, the playmaker will hope to keep it up during upcoming contests.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Petkovic scores first MLS goal to help Charlotte beat Timbers 2-0 Nikola Petkovic scored his first MLS goal, Enzo Copetti also scored and FC Charlotte beat the Portland Timbers 2-0

MAY 5, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM