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Dealing with knee injury Mbaizo is dealing with a knee injury and could be in line to miss some time, Joe Tansey of Bleacher Report reports.

Impact No further details have been revealed regarding the issue affecting the right-back, but it could end up being a serious problem if not handled properly, so the Union are being cautious with the injury. Nathan Harriel should feature on the right side of the defense in Saturday's match against the Revolution.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union's Olivier Mbaizo fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued one fine following Wednesday's two midweek regular-season matches.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Philadelphia Union's Mbaizo requests transfer Mbaizo’s wife and son have been rejected for visas numerous times. They currently live in Cameroon.

JULY 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rough night against Galaxy Mbaizo recorded an own goal, one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's defeat against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Mbaizo and Philadelphia's defense could not prevent the Galaxy from scoring three goals Sunday. One of them was an own goal, the Galaxy's second during their 3-1 win. It will be difficult to put in a worse performance like that though, and so Mbaizo will look to redeem himself at Nashville on Wednesday.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boyd, Puig lead Galaxy to 3-1 victory over Union

Los Angeles got an early goal from Tyler Boyd, a late one from Riqui Puig and an own-goal from Philadelphia’s Olivier Mbaizo as the Galaxy beat the Union 3-1

JULY 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Starting against Orlando Mbaizo is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match versus Orlando.

Impact Mbazio suffered an injury while on national team duty with Cameroon' however he seems to of recovered and is starting for the team. He's averaging about 2.4 crosses per game with 34 (six won) in 14 contests.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury with national team Mbaizo was subbed out of Cameroon's international friendly against Mexico on Saturday in the 55th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Mbaizo missed the Union's MLS loss to San Jose last weekend while away with his national team, but he picked up an injury that might make him uncertain for the Orlando City game on June 21.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Colorado Mbaizo created three chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Rapids. He also made a clearance, an interception and took a shot in the match.

Impact Mbaizo returned to the XI Saturday and was a dangerous passing threat from further up on the right wing. His assist for Julian Carranza's winner was his first of the season in MLS.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Started, sent off during CCL match Mbaizo was in the starting XI for Tuesday's 3-0 loss to LAFC during the CONCACAF Champions League match. He was also shown his second yellow card in the 59th minute

Impact Mbaizo made his return after missing the last league match with hamstring issues. He is expected back in the lineup Saturday, totaling thus far 16 crosses (two accurate) and 12 interceptions in eight appearances. If the defender is not ready to return to league play, then Nathan Harriel and Matthew Real are other options to start at right back for the Union.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring problems Mbaizo did not train Wednesday after feeling pain in his hamstring, according to head coach Jim Curtin per Jonathan Tannenwald of the Philidelphia Inquirer.

Impact Mbaizo has been dealing with a hamstring tweak that forced him to sit out of practice Wednesday. He will try to return to training Thursday, depending on how he feels. The defender has started in seven out of the last eight matches, so if he is not fit for Saturday then Nathan Harriel or Matthew Real could start at right back.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles Mbaizo recorded two tackles (two won), two interceptions and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 2...

Impact Mbaizo has started off the season on a good defensive streak, winning seven tackles and completing 12 interceptions. This follows making six starts in seven games at right back for the Union.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Mbaizo made two clearances, three interceptions and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Inter Miami. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Mbaizo was very active defensively despite his side's surprising loss to Miami on Saturday. He is starting 2023 where he left off last season as the preferred option over Nathan Harriel at right-back for the Union.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season as starter Mbaizo made 22 MLS appearances at right-back this season, with 15 of his 17 starts coming after the start of July.

Impact Mbaizo gradually regained his starting spot at right-back from Nathan Harriel as 2022 wore on, and the 25-year-old assisted two goals on the season as well.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup: Philly's Olivier Mbaizo, Seattle's Nouhou make Cameroon roster | MLSSoccer.com Two MLS players will be representing The Indomitable Lions in Qatar. Philadelphia Union defender Olivier Mbaizo and Seattle Sounders FC defe...

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Attempts seven crosses Mbaizo attempted seven crosses during a 1-0 loss at Dallas on Wednesday.

Impact Despite playing 31 minutes, Mbaizo logged the Union's second-best cross tally (second to Kai Wagner) during their loss. If there is anyone from the Union who could replace a current starter on their team, it is Mbaizo in place of struggling right-back Nathan Harriel. Mbaizo's latest game log and six starts post-June prove such case.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Mbaizo had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately and making three interceptions during Saturday's 6-0 win over Houston.

Impact Mbaizo set up Mikael Uhre in first half stoppage time, assisting the Union's third goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the defender while his three interceptions tied for the team-high total in the win.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blake's 3 saves, Uhre's 2 goals help Union beat Dynamo 6-0

Mikael Uhre’s two goals and Andre Blake’s three saves lifted the Philadelphia Union to a win over the Houston Dynamo by a score of 6-0

JULY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Starts in win Mbaizo created two chances and won one tackle during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Inter Miami.

Impact Mbaizo has backed up Nathan Harriel over much of the season before starting in two of the last three matches. As a result, he might continue his involvement during Saturday's match against New England.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville-Atlanta, Portland-Philadelphia highlight weekend matches

Doug McIntyre reports on a pair of MLS battles and well as which league players are joining the USMNT for World Cup tune-ups.

MAY 20, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Nashville-Atlanta, Portland-Philadelphia highlight weekend matches

Wins two tackles in playoff loss Mbaizo made an interception and won two of three tackles in last weekend's 2-1 defeat against NYCFC in the Eastern Conference Final.

Impact Mbaizo returned from health and safety protocols just as 11 of his teammates entered in, so the Union were undercooked in the Eastern Conference Final even though they had their first-choice right back in the XI. Mbaizo finished the season with seven clean sheets and three assists in 31 MLS appearances (29 starts), but he and his teammates will not be satisfied with how their 2021 ended.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC outlasts Union 2-1 to reach 1st MLS Cup final

Talles Magno scored in the 88th minute to send New York City FC into the MLS Cup final with a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Starting against New York City Mbaizo (illness) is in Philadelphia's starting lineup for Sunday's Eastern Conference Final against NYCFC.

Impact Mbaizo has missed both games in the playoffs so far while in the health and safety protocols, but he's back in the lineup from the start on Sunday.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Glesnes scores in 123rd, Philadelphia advances in playoffs

Jakob Glesnes scored from distance in the 123rd minute and the Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 in the opening match of the MLS playoffs

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Philadelphia without Jamiro Monteiro, Olivier Mbaizo for playoff game vs. Red Bulls ' MLSSoccer.com The No. 2-seeded Philadelphia Union are without both midfielder Jamiro Monteiro and right back Olivier Mbaizo for their Round One game in th...

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Not in squad Saturday Mbaizo is not in the squad for Saturday's match against the Red Bulls because of health and safety protocols.

Impact Mbaizo is a surprise absence in the first round of the playoffs because of COVID-19 issues, which is unfortunate given the situation. While Mbaizo has been the regular with 28 starts at right-back this season, Alvas Powell is plenty experienced and should fill in well in a big spot.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Boyd, Puig lead Galaxy to 3-1 victory over Union

Blake's 3 saves, Uhre's 2 goals help Union beat Dynamo 6-0

Nashville-Atlanta, Portland-Philadelphia highlight weekend matches

NYCFC outlasts Union 2-1 to reach 1st MLS Cup final

Glesnes scores in 123rd, Philadelphia advances in playoffs