Ronaldo Vieira - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Forced off with apparent injury Vieira (undisclosed) was forced off in the 79th minute of Friday's 2-0 win over Tanzania due to an apparent injury, according to Futbol24.

Impact Vieira had earned the team captaincy at San Jose this season, leading all midfielders in clearances from a primarily defensive role, and this setback adds fresh concern to his availability heading into the next AFCON qualifier against Nigeria on Tuesday. His recovery timeline will be worth monitoring as further details emerge.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Summoned by Guinea-Bissau Vieira will miss Saturday's clash against Portland due to his call up to Guinea-Bissau's squad, returning for the match against Colorado on October 10, according to the club.

Impact Vieira has earned the team captaincy this season and leads all midfielders in clearances from a primarily defensive role, and Timo Werner is set to get a larger role in midfield during his absence, with Vieira set to represent Guinea-Bissau in AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania and Nigeria.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose Earthquakes bring losing streak into match against the Houston Dynamo

The San Jose Earthquakes look to break a four-game slide when they take on the Houston Dynamo

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Out with lower body issue Vieira is unavailable for an unknown period after suffering a lower body injury, per the MLS player status report.

Impact Vieira won't take part in the midweek derby against Los Angeles Galaxy, and his status will be uncertain for subsequent fixtures. The midfielder has been a frequent starter throughout the campaign, with his contribution limited mostly to defensive actions. Other players such as Beau Leroux and Ian Harkes will gain increased playing time in his place.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Serves ban Vieira has served a one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Cincinnati on Saturday.

Impact Vieira is set to return to the lineup on Saturday after serving a one-match suspension. Over his last five MLS appearances, he's produced 11 clearances, 10 tackles, and two chances created, starting all but one match for San Jose this season.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Paintsil scores a goal, Marcinkowski has 5 saves for Galaxy in 1-1 tie with Earthquakes

Joseph Paintsil scored a goal and JT Marcinkowski had five saves for the LA Galaxy in a 1-1 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes at Stanford Stadium

JULY 26 • Associated Press

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

Picks up one match ban Vieira picked up a yellow card in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to Orlando City, his fifth of the season, and will be suspended for Saturday's match against LA Galaxy, according to the leag...

Impact Vieira's absence opens the door for Jonathan Gonzalez to likely step into a bigger role in the engine room for that fixture. The suspension is a minor disruption to San Jose's midfield, and Vieira should be available to regain his regular role once the one match ban is served against Cincinnati on Aug. 1.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out with lower-body injury Vieira is out for the time being due to a lower-body injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Vieira will miss the call in the second match of the season, as the midfielder was taken off the field in the opener with an injury. Unfortunately, the club will lose a starter for the time being. That said, Jonathan Gonzalez is a possible replacement while he is out, along with Ian Harkes.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Knock limits season debut Vieira had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win against Sporting Kansas City. He was injured and subbed out in the 66th m...

Impact It appears that an undisclosed injury limited Vieira to under 90 minutes for only the fifth time across his Earthquakes career. Their 2025 season saw him log eight appearances, all starts, to cap off their campaign. Vieira will look to get healthy before they host Atlanta United next Saturday.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Transferring to San Jose Vieira has completed a permanent transfer from Sampdoria to San Jose Earthquakes, his new club announced Thursday. The deal runs until the end of the 2026 MLS season and includes o...

Impact Vieira logged 21 appearances and 12 starts for Sampdoria during the 2024/25 season while playing mostly as a defensive midfielder. He will add depth to San Jose's midfield, though it's unclear when he'll be able to make his debut since he won't be eligible to play until the Guinea-Bissau native receives the transfer certificate. As a defensive-minded presence in midfield, Vieira isn't expected to have a big impact in fantasy even if he establishes himself as a regular for the Quakes.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play in the last three games Vieira didn't get minutes in the final three fixtures of the season.

Impact Vieira picked up a significant injury right after joining from Sampdoria in January and didn't manage to enter the rotation afterward. He'll head back after the loan. He logged 19 tackles, 13 interceptions, 12 clearances, and five shots (five on target) in 18 appearances (eight starts) combined.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Monza game Vieira (thigh) has been named in Torino's squad list to face Monza Sunday.

Impact Vieira has been out since late February due to a thigh injury and a few setbacks. He had logged one just appearance after joining in January. He'll provide depth behind Ivan Ilic, Samuele Ricci, and Karol Linetty.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss some more time Vieira "is struggling to return from his injury because his lesion isn't cicatrizing properly," coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Vieira will be sidelined through the break and might be forced to sit further games after the Sassuolo one. With Ivan Ilic (ankle) also ailing, Samuele Ricci, Karol Linetty, and Michel Adopo will hold things down in the midfield.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Vieira will miss three-to-four weeks with a thigh tendon lesion, Torino director Davide Vagnati announced.

Impact Vieira got hurt in practice and will skip the next few contests. He had played just 14 minutes in three matches since joining, as Ivan Ilic, Karol Linetty, and Michel Adopo are ahead of him in the pecking order. In addition, Samuele Ricci (calf) is expected to return soon.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Torino Vieira has transferred to Torino on loan with option to buy, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Vieira has appeared in 16 matches (eight starts) so far, posting 18 tackles, 13 interceptions, and ten clearances. He'll provide depth behind Ivan Ilic, Samuele Ricci, and Karol Linetty at his new home.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays on bench versus Cremonese Vieira (ankle) was an unused sub in Monday's 1-0 win over Cremonese.

Impact Vieira hasn't gotten in on the action in the two first two matches since the hiring of Dejan Stankovic, who fielded Gonzalo Villar and Valerio Verre over him. He has posted two shots (zero on target), six tackles (three won), two interceptions, and three clearances in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Cremonese Vieira (ankle) has been named in Sampdoria's call-ups to face Cremonese Monday.

Impact Vieira turned his ankle ahead of the midweek cup game, but he will not miss time. He has started just once in the past four matches as Gonzalo Villar has seemingly taken over the starting job. He has posted two off-target shots, six tackles (three won), two interceptions, and three clearances in such span.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for cup match Viera was pulled from the XI for Thursday's Coppa Italia game versus Ascoli due to an injury while warming up, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.

Impact Viera will have to be assessed ahead of Monday's fixture versus Cremonese. He has alternated with Gonzalo Villar in the midfield so far.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Silent against Inter Vieira had 32 passes and two clearances in last Sunday's 0-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Vieira again filled in for the injured Albin Ekdal but did not manage to pick up many stats in a challenging matchup. He saw action only late due to an early foot fracture. He tallied ten tackles, six interceptions, five clearances and one off-target shot in 14 appearances (four starts).

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two tackles in loss Vieira made two tackles (one won) and two interceptions and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Lazio.

Impact Vieira started for the second time in the season (12 appearances) and couldn't do much to avoid the road loss before subbing off in the 86th minute. But the midfielder also received his second yellow card of the season. He will now look to get the nod again versus Fiorentina on Monday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Venezia Vieira (ankle) has been called up for Sunday's game versus Venezia, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Vieira missed one game with an ankle problem, but it was not particularly worrisome. He will resume providing depth to the midfield. He has one cross, two tackles and one interception in six appearances off the bench.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle injury Vieira was omitted from the squad list to face Juventus Saturday due to an ankle contusion, Sampdoria informed.

Impact Vieira has appeared off the bench in the last few matches, but he got hurt in practice. The returning Kristoffer Askildsen will pick up the slack in the midfield.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be option against Cagliari Vieira (foot) will be part of the squad against Cagliari, coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.

Impact Vieira has never been available so far because he broke his foot in the summer. He could see minutes right away behind the starters Morten Thorsby and Albin Ekdal since Adrien Silva recently left the club and Kristoffer Askildsen is suspended. He posted 31 shots, 24 chances, 31 crosses and 33 tackles in 27 matches in 2019/2020, while he did not feature a lot last season due to injury.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to miss time Vieira (thigh) was not included in Sampdoria's squad list to face Torino Saturday.

Impact Vieira has yet to appear this season due to a significant thigh injury. He continues to be limited to some rehab work in practice, therefore he is unlikely to return anytime soon. Kristoffer Askildsen has become the top backup in the midfielder with Vieira on the mend.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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