Obed Vargas - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Bench option Vargas (not injury related) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Liverpool.

Impact Vargas was not in the team the past few games due to his wavering role in the team, seemingly not having a role to start the season. However, he is back in UCL play, with the midfielder picked for the bench. His chances of earning time still seem low, although it is encouraging to see him on the team sheet.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Left out for tactical reasons Vargas (undisclosed) was left out of Atletico Madrid's squad for Wednesday's season opener against Malaga for tactical reasons, with his future at the club uncertain.

Impact Vargas made 12 La Liga appearances for Atletico last season, contributing an assist, and also featured three times for Mexico at this summer's World Cup. His exclusion from the squad raises questions about his standing under Diego Simeone as the new campaign gets underway. Vargas is expected to face an uncertain path back into regular contention given the circumstances surrounding his omission. His situation will be one to monitor as speculation about his future continues.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Did Javier Aguirre misjudge Obed Vargas? 🇲🇽

JUNE 3 • FOX SPORTS

Antoine Griezmann Bags 100th Assist In Final Atlético Home Game Before MLS Move

Antoine Griezmann bid a highly emotional farewell to Atletico Madrid fans on Sunday, marking his final home match before an upcoming transfe...

MAY 18 • FOX SPORTS

Antoine Griezmann Bags 100th Assist In Final Atlético Home Game Before MLS Move

First La Liga goal contribution Vargas assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 61st minute.

Impact Vargas slid the ball across the top of the box Saturday to setup the opening goal of Atletico Madrid's 2-0 victory at Valencia. The assist marked the first La Liga goal contribution for the 20-year old midfielder who moved from Seattle to Madrid during the winter transfer window. Vargas has excelled at breaking up play in Spain, recording 18 tackles (11 won), seven interceptions and eight clearances across his first eight appearances (five starts).

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

4 US-born players could be in the mix for Mexico's World Cup roster

Mexico’s World Cup roster could owe more than a little bit to its northern neighbor

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Lookman scores on his debut as Atletico Madrid cruises past Real Betis to reach Copa semifinals

Ademola Lookman scored on his Atletico Madrid debut in a 5-0 rout of Real Betis that sent Diego Simeone’s team to the semifinals of the Copa del Rey

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Obed Vargas to Atlético Madrid: What it means for MLS & Seattle Sounders | MLSSoccer.com Viewed today, with Obed Vargas already on Atlético Madrid's gameday roster just three days after completing his landmark transfer from Seatt...

FEBRUARY 5 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Vinícius and Bellingham out for Real Madrid match at Valencia in La Liga

Real Madrid will be without Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham for its La Liga match at Valencia on Sunday

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Mexico's Obed Vargas Leaves Sounders For Atlético Madrid In $3.5 Million Transfer

Obed Vargas is set for a major step forward, leaving the Seattle Sounders to join Atletico Madrid.

FEBRUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Mexico's Obed Vargas Leaves Sounders For Atlético Madrid In $3.5 Million Transfer

4 Takeaways From the USA's Transfer Window: Smart For Pepi To Stay Put?

The winter transfer window in Europe closed on Monday and as expected, Deadline Day was a quiet one for Americans on both sides of the Atlan...

FEBRUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the USA's Transfer Window: Smart For Pepi To Stay Put?

Atletico Madrid signs 20-year-old Mexico midfielder Vargas from Seattle Sounders

Atletico Madrid has reached a deal for the transfer of Mexico midfielder Obed Vargas from the Seattle Sounders

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Seattle Sounders to Atlético Madrid: Obed Vargas' 10 biggest MLS moments | MLSSoccer.com Obed Vargas has moved to one of Europe's biggest clubs, joining LaLiga powerhouse Atlético Madrid for an undisclosed fee.

FEBRUARY 2 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Moves across the pond Vargas has completed a transfer to Atletico Madrid from Seattle, according to his new club.

Impact Vargas is off to Spain after his time in MLS play with Seattle, inking a deal with Atletico until 2030. He has been a starter each of the past two seasons with his former club, recording six goals and five assists in 62 appearances across the two seasons. This will leave a major gap for Seattle, possibly forcing Kalani Kossa-Rienzi into that role. However, with Atletico he is likely to see a bit less time, likely to sit in a rotational role fighting for time with Johnny Cardoso.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Could Seattle Sounders and Mexico midfielder Obed Vargas Move to Europe?

Obed Vargas has already built an impressive résumé in Seattle, where he has made 130 appearances.

JANUARY 20 • FOX SPORTS

Could Seattle Sounders and Mexico midfielder Obed Vargas Move to Europe?

'My Priority Is Europe'—Mexico World Cup Hopeful Turns Down Liga MX to Stay in MLS Obed Vargas has established himself as a key player with the Seattle Sounders in MLS.

JANUARY 10 • SI.COM

Club América reportedly interested in Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas

Club América have begun shaping their roster for the Clausura 2026 and have identified Obed Vargas as a potential reinforcement for their mi...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • goal

Club América reportedly interested in Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas

Option picked up Vargas' option for 2026 was picked up, per Niko Moreno of MLS Espanol.

Impact Vargas' option for 2026 was picked up after an excellent campaign. The midfielder was brilliant yet again, building on a breakout last season, and adding a goalscoring touch with five goals this season. Vargas' role is only set to increase further as he continues to establish himself as one of the top holding midfielders in MLS.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair scores winner in PK shootout as Minnesota United eliminates Sounders

Dayne St. Clair scored and Andrew Thomas hit the crossbar in a penalty-kick shootout that was decided by the goalkeepers in the 11th round, and Minnesota United staged a short-hand...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Minnesota United hosts the Seattle Sounders in Western Conference finals

Minnesota United hosts the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference finals

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets brace in win Vargas scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 4-2 win over Minnesota United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 29th m...

Impact Vargas opened the scoring Monday with a clean strike from outside of the box before he iced the match with Seattle's final goal of their 4-2 home victory versus Minnesota. The holding-midfielder also contributed two tackles (one won), two interceptions and two clearances to the team's defensive effort across his 90-minute shift. Over 28 appearances (28 starts), Vargas has set a new career-high mark for goal contributions in a single MLS season with five goals and one assist.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Obed Vargas scores twice as Sounders beat Minnesota United 4-2 to extend series

Obed Vargas scored early in the first half and late in the second to help the Seattle Sounders beat Minnesota United 4-2, forcing a deciding match in the best-of-three first-round...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Seattle Sounders host Minnesota United in Western Conference semifinals

The Seattle Sounders host Minnesota United in the Western Conference semifinals

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Seattle Sounders visit Minnesota United in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs

The Seattle Sounders visit Minnesota United in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Seattle Sounders take shutout streak into matchup against New York City FC

The Seattle Sounders head into a matchup with New York City FC after putting together two straight shutout wins

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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