RUAN NEWS

Future uncertain Ruan (groin) is in conversations with Dallas about a new contract, but is currently set for free agency.

Impact Ruan's contract expires at the end of the 2024 season, but he's negotiating with Dallas about returning to the club. The defender played just six times after being dealt to Dallas, but the club could clearly use his ability as a consistent defensive option.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handed questionable tag Ruan (groin) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Kansas City.

Impact Ruan was handed a questionable tag ahead of the final match of the season. The defender has been a consistent starting option when fit, but seems at best uncertain. Paul Arriola is the other right-back option if Ruan is out.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Wednesday Ruan (pelvis) is on the bench for Wednesday's trip to Real Salt Lake.

Impact Ruan missed the last match with a minor injury after being active in five consecutive starts on the right flank. His four assists in the 2024 season are currently tied as the second-highest figure on the squad, making him an interesting alternative to Paul Arriola.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Status unclear Ruan (pelvis) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday trip to Salt Lake.

Impact Ruan could return Wednesday after missing last match with a pelvis injury. That was his first MLS game he had missed all season, starting 26 times in 27 appearances between both Montreal and Dallas, scoring two goals with four assists.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Ruan (pelvis) is out for Saturday's trip to Vancouver, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Ruan won't be an option for Saturday's clash due to a pelvis injury. The defender has been a starter in recent weeks since joining Dallas. With Ruan on the sideline, Paul Arriola could shift to the right side of the midfield, with Marco Farfan stepping in on the left.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in debut Ruan assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-3 victory versus D.C. United.

Impact Ruan set up the team's second goal with a perfect cross from the right wing, and his delivery allowed Sebastian Lletget to drill home a close-range header. This was Ruan's first assist with Dallas in his debut with the team, as he was acquired via trade from Montreal, and he figures to be a mainstay on the right side of the defense throughout the rest of the campaign.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Dallas Ruan completed a trade from Montreal to Dallas, the club announced.

Impact Ruan makes the switch to Dallas after a solid first half in Montreal. The full-back has been productive across his time with D.C. United and Montreal, as well as his longer stint with Orlando. If he can maintain that form he should be a key contributor for Dallas moving forward.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Claims all three points Ruan scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing three times inaccurately during Saturday's 1-0 win over Atlanta.

Impact Ruan found the back of the net in the 51st minute scoring the lone goal of the match to claim all three points for Montreal. Ruan has combined for three goal involvements in his last four matches to go along with four shots, three chances created and 14 crosses.

JULY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist logged as reserve Ruan logged one assist from his four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created across 24 minutes during CF Montreal's draw Saturday against Vancouver.

Impact Saturday marked Ruan's first game as a reserve across 2024. But with that appearance, he logged the assist to CF Montreal's lone goal Saturday. Having been a regular starter for Montreal across 2024, it is difficult to envision Ruan not being back in the team's starting XI, especially after he finished Saturday with his third assist this year.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Philly Ruan scored a goal off his lone shot, created two chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 4-2 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Ruan was once again a nice source of offense from the right, being active on the build-up of plays and launching multiple crosses into the opposition's box. And to make things even better for those who picked him, the full-back appeared unmarked inside the six-yard-box to slot home a cross from the left and seal the 4-2 win for Montreal during the stoppage time. This was the first goal of the year for Ruan, who racked up four or more crosses in four of his last seven starts.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist against D.C. United Ruan logged one assist with five crosses and one chance created during CF Montreal's 4-2 win Wednesday against D.C. United. He also received a yellow card.

Impact Ruan, who was traded to CF Montreal from D.C. United for right-back Aaron Herrera during December 2023, gained a measure of revenge against his old team. He logged one accurate cross, which Sunusi Ibrahim headed to score Montreal's second goal Wednesday. The assist marks Ruan's second since he was traded by D.C. United.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses in loss Ruan registered four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against Columbus Crew.

Impact Ruan recorded four crosses in Wednesday's loss, his second most in a match this season. He also attempted two tackles, intercepted two passes and made three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in six crosses in win Ruan had one off-target shot, created two chances, sent in six crosses (one accurate) and made two clearances and two interceptions during Saturday's 2-0 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Ruan went up the field anytime he was given room to do so, doubling his previous season high in crosses attempted and creating a pair of dangerous plays from the flank. The right-back was one of the top performers on the attacking end among his position peers last season and games like this one suggest he will continue to do so in his new club.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against FC Dallas Ruan assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Dallas.

Impact Ruan set up a goal for Josef Martinez in the 60th minute. Ruan also contributed defensively with two interceptions and one clearance. He has started both games this season.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Canada Ruan has been traded to Montreal from D.C United in exchange for defender Aaron Herrera.

Impact Ruan spent just a season in D.C after having been with Orlando for four years. He recorded 15 starts in 24 appearances, logging in five assists with 46 crosses (18 accurate) and 35 tackles (19 won). The defender is expected to get regular time in the starting XI with Montreal with the departure of Aaron Herrera.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high five assists Ruan set a new career-high with five assists during the 2023 MLS season.

Impact Ruan was excellent throughout 2023 and the five assists represent a higher tally than anything he managed with Orlando, despite playing just 24 matches (15 starts.) The defender will be back with D.C. after his option for 2024 was picked up, and he should be in line for a significant role once more.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in defeat Ruan registered one assist from two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Philadelphia.

Impact Ruan was lucky to claim an assist when Ted Ku-DiPietro picked up his pass in midfield before firing in from long range. Ruan has been in and out of the starting XI, but he has two assist in his last four and five overall in his first season at D.C.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as sub Ruan assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Ruan has been dealing with injuries and inconsistency all season that has dropped him from the depth chart this season. He's only made one start since May, missing most of the last two months with a thigh injury.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assist as substitute Ruan assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Real Salt Lake.

Impact Ruan logged the assist, his third, to Chris Durkin's goal. Once the former is able to suit up without any problems, he is expected to continue being a dangerous force on the right flank of D.C. United's offense.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Ruan (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Ruan is on the bench Saturday after clearing the injury report earlier in the week. The defender could play some part, though after a month on the sideline he likely isn't at full fitness.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No longer on injury report Ruan (thigh) has been taken off D.C.'s availability report ahead of Saturday's clash with Real Salt Lake.

Impact Ruan has been out with a thigh injury for just over a month, but he seems to be progressing with his recovery and might even be available to return to action against RSL this weekend.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on sideline Ruan (thigh) is out for Saturday's clash with Atlanta, according to the D.C. injury report.

Impact Ruan remains on the sideline for a sixth consecutive match as he continues to struggle with a thigh injury. The right-back has yet to make any sort of return to training and likely remains at least a week away from returning. Chris Durkin could continue at right-back if Andy Najar (thigh) is unable to return Saturday.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

At least a week away form return Ruan (thigh) is not ready to be available for selection against Toronto FC this weekend, D.C. manager Wayne Rooney told Steven Goff of The Washington Post Thursday.

Impact Ruan will miss a third straight game Saturday with a thigh injury he picked up in last weekend's draw with Nashville SC. Chris Durkin has been starting at right wing-back for D.C. recently, though Andy Najar (calf) is returning from injury himself soon.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Los Angeles Ruan (thigh) remains unavailable to face the Galaxy on Saturday, according to D.C.'s injury report.

Impact Ruan will miss a second straight game with this thigh injury at the weekend, with Chris Durkin likely to get the start at right wing-back while Andy Najar (calf) is out as well.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Ruan (thigh) will not be an option for Wednesday's trip to the Philadelphia Union, according to the D.C United injury report.

Impact Seems to be that Raun has re-injured his thigh and is set to miss Wednesday's match. He's played in two straight games since returning from injury, but is now forced to be sidelined again. The midfielder already has two assists in nine appearances during his first season with the club. Cristian Dajome is expected to get the start in his place, alongside Russell Canouse and Jacob Greene in the midfield.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE