Saba Lobzhanidze - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Absent due to international call-up Lobjanidze is unavailable for his club Saturday against New England while he serves international duty, according to the league.

Impact Lobjanidze has been a rotation option as a winger or wing-back, and his international absence adds to an already extensive availability list for a club managing multiple injuries alongside international call-ups. He's expected to miss only one match and bounce back for the first fixture of October. Until then Morgan Guilavogui and Aiden Hezarkhani are expected to feature in attacking midfield roles.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

New England Revolution try to extend win streak in matchup with Real Salt Lake

The New England Revolution seek to continue a three-game win streak with a victory over Real Salt Lake

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Seattle Sounders bring draw streak into matchup against Real Salt Lake

The Seattle Sounders host Real Salt Lake after playing to a draw in five straight games

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Real Salt Lake hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps in Western Conference action

Real Salt Lake hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps in a conference matchup

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Comes up unlucky Lobzhanidze generated four shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against New York City FC.

Impact Lobzhanidze was unable to find the back of the net Saturday despite taking four shots, including two on target. He also created two chances and delivered four crosses in the loss to NYCFC. Although he has started only twice in the last six matches, he has still produced two goals and an assist during that span, remaining a valuable attacking option off the bench for Salt Lake.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake hosts New York City FC in non-conference play

Real Salt Lake hosts New York City FC in non-conference action

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Scores off bench Lobzhanidze scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Houston Dynamo.

Impact Lobzhanidze returned to the bench midweek after his first league start for Real Salt Lake at the weekend, and he made his brief opportunity count, converting his only chance in a 20 minute cameo. The forward now has five shots and one chance created across his last two games, despite just 87 minutes played in total.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo bring shutout streak into matchup with Real Salt Lake

The Houston Dynamo come into a matchup with Real Salt Lake after recording two straight shutout wins

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Scores goal in tie Lobzhanidze scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Lobzhanidze leveled the match at 1-1 in the 18th minute, pouncing on a loose ball at the top of LAFC's area after a defensive breakdown and firing a composed finish past Hugo Lloris to immediately cancel out Denis Bouanga's opener. He registered four shots including two on goal, delivered one accurate cross from three attempts and took four corners across 67 minutes before being replaced as RSL made changes in the second half. Lobzhanidze now has one goal and three assists in eight MLS appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City hosts Real Salt Lake in non-conference matchup

Orlando City and Real Salt Lake hit the pitch in a non-conference matchup

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Real Salt Lake hosts Dallas in Western Conference action

Real Salt Lake hosts Dallas in Western Conference play

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

On bench Saturday Lobzhanidze (muscle soreness) is on the bench for Saturday's meeting against Minnesota United.

Impact Lobzhanidze has achieved a quick recovery as he wasn't dealing with a major issue, but his potential will be reduced without guaranteed minutes of play. He has contributed a pair of assists over three substitute appearances in league play since joining Real Salt Lake from Atlanta, but he went scoreless over his last two Leagues Cup outings. Lobzhanidze could get a few set pieces when he's on the field, but he's likely to be a secondary option behind Diego Luna.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with muscle soreness Lobzhanidze was listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup versus Minnesota United as he deals with muscle soreness, the MLS announced Friday.

Impact Lobzhanidze has been one of RSL's most dangerous wide attackers, capable of creating and scoring either from a starting or bench role, and muscle soreness putting him in doubt is a meaningful concern for a club already managing significant absences across the lineup. If he's eventually ruled out, the team will lose an offensive asset, and Diego Luna will likely benefit with increased playing time and set pieces.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal on Saturday Lobzhanidze assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Lobzhanidze replaced Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos at halftime and set up Sergi Solans' opener in the 60th minute. Lobzhanidze led his team in crosses and chances created (four). He has now assisted in two of his last three games and those have been his only assists of the campaign.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Debut assist in loss Lobzhanidze provided one assist to go with four corners in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat to Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Lobzhanidze came on for Diego Luna in the 78th minute to make his RSL debut, immediately taking over corner kick duties and delivering the precise delivery that Lukas Engel headed home in the 86th minute. He also had a shot on target in stoppage time and delivered four corners in total across his cameo, with his set-piece quality the most encouraging sign from a difficult RSL evening.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Real Salt Lake Lobzhanidze has joined Real Salt Lake from Atlanta United for the remainder of the 2026 MLS season, according to the club.

Impact Lobzhanidze recorded 15 goals and 21 assists in 93 career appearances for Atlanta since joining in 2023, and has contributed two goals and one assist in 13 appearances this season. The 31 year old Georgian international, who represented his country at Euro 2024, previously enjoyed a breakout 2024 campaign with Atlanta, tallying 17 goal contributions in the league, and brings extensive professional experience from stints in Denmark and Turkey prior to his MLS arrival. The move gives Real Salt Lake an experienced attacking option as it looks to boost its production for the rest of the season.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses Sunday Lobzhanidze had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Lobzhanidze recorded five crosses in his third straight match Sunday and he also recorded a season-high three chances created. While he was creating at a high level he struggled a bit in front of goal, only taking two off-target shots after recording at least two on-target shots in each of his last four appearances. He will now be away from club football for nearly two months due to the World Cup break.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots Saturday Lobzhanidze generated four shots (two on goal), 10 crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Lobzhanidze would start for a third match in a row Saturday as he clearly looks to have a starting role now after a bench spot through the first few games of the campaign. He would record a chance created, four shots and 10 crosses in the draw, earning plenty of opportunities but still going without a goal contribution.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Lobzhanidze and Atlanta United host the LA Galaxy

Saba Lobzhanidze leads Atlanta United into a matchup with the LA Galaxy following a two-goal showing against CF Montreal

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Brace Saturday Lobzhanidze scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus CF Montreal.

Impact Lobzhanidze was the hero of Saturday's match for Atlanta, as the attacker not only bagged a goal in the 41st minute, but added another in the 50th. This marks his first goal contributions of the season, coming after 10 appearances.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Active day attacking Lobzhanidze recorded four shots (two on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus New England Revolution.

Impact Lobzhanidze received the start Wednesday after he was given rest from the bench in the last outing, recording 79 minutes of play. He would remain active on the field but is still in search of a goal contribution this season, recording four shots and eight crosses in the loss.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Back to the bench Lobzhanidze registered two crosses in 16 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Atlanta United.

Impact Lobzhanidze returned to a role off the bench after earning a start in the previous match. When he gets a spot start, he typically has a role on set pieces and can create from open play, but considering he's only started three of eight matches this season, his fantasy value has taken a significant hit.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Lobzhanidze had two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Chicago Fire.

Impact Lobzhanidze is back in the starting XI after four matches off the bench, playing 78 minutes Saturday. He would whip in five crosses, tying a match high for this season. With only three starts in seven appearances this season, he still has yet to earn a goal contribution.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starts opener Lobzhanidze had two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 loss against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Lobzhanidze ended last season falling out of the starting XI but reclaimed that role to begin this season, starting and playing 73 minutes. However, he would still record two shots, two crosses and a chance created. He went all of last season without a goal, after 10 in 2024, hoping to get back into decent form as Atlanta looks for a resurgence.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available going forward Lobzhanidze (groin) is not listed as injured in the team's availability report for the 2026 season opener against Cincinnati.

Impact Lobzhanidze could have a chance to feature in the first few weeks of the new season but might be used as a substitute for either Miguel Almiron or Luke Brennan. The Georgian saw his involvement diminish at the end of last year, in which he finished with a run of 17 league matches without a single goal or assist. Still, his return should boost the team's attacking threat assuming he can record some minutes in every game.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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