RAUL RUIDIAZ NEWS

Starts on bench Ruidiaz is available off the bench for Saturday's match against the New York Red Bulls.

Impact Ruidiaz is available on the bench after missing over a month with a hamstring injury. He's only started twice in six appearances, scoring two goals in that span. The forward will now have to compete with Heber for a starting spot in the lineup, if he can stay healthy.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be available Saturday Ruidiaz (hamstring) is expected to be available for Saturday's match against the New York Red Bulls, according to Niko Moreno of MLS Espanol.

Impact Ruidiaz could see time on the pitch Saturday after missing the last six matches with a hamstring injury. He may get the start off the bench at minimum until he gets back to full fitness, with Heber likely to start at forward. Ruidiaz has scored two goals in six appearances thus far, making just two starts in that span.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Partially training with team Ruidiaz (hamstring) was able to return to some portions of training on Tuesday, but he's not yet all-in, according to SB Nation's Jeremiah Oshan. He seems questionable for Saturday...

Impact Ruidiaz has been sidelined for a month now with this latest hamstring injury, but Sounders manager Brian Schmetzer told Oshan that he won't rush the striker back. "We're not going to do something rash because we've had some bad results. You press and then you make a decision that affects the long term health of Raul. We're just not going to do that." Heber has been Ruidiaz's main replacement up front recently, though he hasn't scored a league goal since early March. Jordan Morris and Fredy Montero are also options to play at striker.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Saturday Ruidiaz (hamstring) is "ramping up" but won't be able to return to full training with the Sounders until next week, manager Brian Schmetzer told SB Nation's Jeremiah Oshan Friday.

Impact Ruidiaz has missed Seattle's last five league games with his latest hamstring injury he suffered in late April, and he's like to miss a sixth against the Whitecaps this weekend.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues fitness training Ruidiaz (hamstring) was seen working on fitness training Tuesday, reports Mazvita Maraire of CascadiaSports.net.

Impact Ruidiaz has been working on fitness and will look to be an option for May 20 against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He's struggled with form this season, making just two starts in six appearances while missing six games with injury. Once ready to return, the forward could see starts off the bench until he is ready to compete in a full match.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out 4-5 weeks after MRI Ruidiaz (hamstring) is expected to miss about a month with a hamstring injury he suffered in training this week, Seattle manager Brian Schmetzer told reporters following his MRI on...

Impact Ruidiaz has a long history of hamstring injuries in recent seasons and he is now set to miss even more time this spring after an MRI on Friday confirmed yet another muscle strain for the striker. Jordan Morris and Heber are both options to replace him up front until he can return, which is expected to be around mid-May.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again with hamstring injury Ruidiaz will miss Saturday's clash against Minnesota United with a hamstring injury he suffered in training this week.

Impact Ruidiaz has had multiple hamstring injuries over the last few years, so Sounders manager Brian Schmetzer told reporters Thursday that Ruidiaz will undergo an "extensive evaluation" in an effort to find out more about this recurring issue. Jordan Morris and Heber are both options to replace him up front against Minnesota.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders notebook: Raul Ruidiaz's injury status unclear ahead of Saturday's game Sounders striker Raul Ruidiaz underwent an extensive medical evaluation Thursday to determine his injury situation after he left training ea...

APRIL 20, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Scores against Portland Ruidiaz scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-1 defeat versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Ruidiaz scored Seattle's only Saturday to give him two goals in the last two matches. Despite coming off the bench four times in six appearances, the forward will likely return to lineup, but will have competition with Leo Chu for that starting role, who is having a great start to the year. Ruidiaz has been an important player for the team since joining in 2018, recording 70 goals in 117 appearances thus far.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timbers score 4 straight goals to beat Sounders 4-1

Nathan Fogaca’s go-ahead goal in the 76th minute was among four straight goals in the final 19 minutes that gave the Portland Timbers a 4-1 victory over the rival Seattle Sounders...

APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal against St. Louis Ruidiaz subbed into Saturday's match against St. Louis City in the 61st minute, scoring a goal and creating two chances in the 3-0 victory.

Impact The Jordan Morris at striker experiment continued Saturday, but Ruidiaz came off the bench and sealed the result with his first goal of the season, which may bring him back into the XI up front to take on Portland next weekend.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atencio, Ruidíaz lead Sounders to 3-0 win over St Louis City

Joshua Atencio and Raúl Ruidíaz scored second-half goals to spark the Seattle Sounders to a 3-0 victory over St. Louis City

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes two shots off bench Ruidiaz subbed into Saturday's match against the Galaxy in the 60th minute, taking two shots (one on target) in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Ruidiaz has been one of the best strikers in MLS for years now, and he's averaging 6.7 shots per 90 minutes this season despite battling through injury, but the form of the league's leading scorer Jordan Morris up front in his absence recently might conceivably keep Ruidiaz on the bench in the immediate future.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns Thursday Ruidiaz was back in training Thursday with Seattle, Jeremiah Oshan reports.

Impact Ruidiaz made his way back into training after returning from international duty. The forward was active during the international break with Peru but now has two days to train before a return to MLS action during Saturday's trip to LA Galaxy.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by national team Ruidiaz was called up by Peru for CONCACAF Nations League action.

Impact Ruidiaz returned to fitness after a hamstring injury and is immediately off to international duty. The striker will be sidelined for a Saturday trip to Kansas City and will be a doubt for the April 1 trip to LA Galaxy. Fredy Montero will likely step back into the starting XI.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First start of season Ruidiaz registered four shots (two on target) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Ruidiaz got his first start since his early season hamstring injury and recorded four shots with two clear attempts in front of the net. He will look to have a better season after only recording nine goals in 2022. The forward will look to get his first goal of the year with a trip to Kansas City on Saturday, who have allowed three goals in the last four matches.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots off bench Ruidiaz subbed into Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati in the 58th minute, taking two shots and making a clearance in the 1-0 defeat.

Impact Ruidiaz has taken four shots (one on target) across just over 40 minutes of game time off the bench this season as he makes his way back from a hamstring injury. He might be fit enough to start over Fredy Montero by next weekend's clash against LAFC.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Ruidiaz subbed into Saturday's match against RSL in the 81st minute, taking two shots (one on target) in the 2-0 victory.

Impact Ruidiaz has recovered from a hamstring injury and was able to make his season debut off the bench against Salt Lake on Saturday. He will take over from Heber as the starting striker once he's back at full fitness.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Ruidiaz (hamstring) returns to the bench for Saturday's clash with RSL.

Impact Ruidiaz is back on the bench for Saturday's match after training fully earlier in the week. The forward is available and could slot in ahead of Heber when fully fit. In the meantime it's one more start for Heber while Ruidiaz continues to recover full fitness.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training fully Ruidiaz (hamstring) was a full participant in training Thursday, Jeremiah Oshan reports. He is listed as questionable in Seattle's injury report for Saturday's clash against RSL.

Impact Ruidiaz trained individually earlier in the week and was able to join team training Thursday. Heber could continue as the starting striker for now but Ruidiaz should take over the position once he's back up to full fitness.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains individual training Ruidiaz (hamstring) was pictured running on the sideline during Wednesday's training session.

Impact Ruidiaz remains in individual training, running on the sideline during Wednesday's session. The forward missed the season opener but is trending in the right way as manager Brian Schmetzer told reporters that Ruidiaz would be an option for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for season opener Ruidiaz (hamstring) is listed as questionable in Seattle's injury report for Sunday's clash against the Rapids.

Impact Ruidiaz has not been able to train with his teammates this week as he continues working his way back from a hamstring injury, which puts him in doubt to at least be able to start against Colorado this weekend. Heber or Fredy Montero would be the options to replace him up front if necessary.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Ruidiaz (hamstring) was training independently from the Sounders on Tuesday, according to team reporter Niko Moreno. He will be questionable for Sunday's MLS opener against the Rap...

Impact Ruidiaz recovered from an ankle injury suffered last September and was able to begin the preseason with Seattle, but he missed last weekend's preseason finale with a hamstring injury and is now uncertain for the Colorado match on Sunday. Heber or Fredy Montero could replace him at striker if necessary.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing with team in preseason Ruidiaz (ankle) is in full training with the Sounders to begin the preseason.

Impact Ruidiaz missed a bunch of time last season with multiple injuries, including the final three matches of the campaign after hurting his ankle during the September international break. But he's fit and playing with Seattle at the start of 2023.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season injured Ruidiaz (ankle) was not involved in the Decision Day draw against San Jose.

Impact Ruidiaz had an injury riddled campaign in 2022, but he still managed nine goals in 18 appearances (14 starts) at a rate of one every 145 minutes of MLS play. After recording double-digit tallies in each of his four campaigns prior to this one, he will hope to be fully fit and ready to try and lead his team back into the playoffs in 2023.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE