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Availability report: Healthy 5-Stripes hit the road for Chicago | Atlanta United FC Only Sergio Santos was listed as out on the club's availability report Friday

APRIL 10 • ATLUTD.COM

Dealing with calf injury Santos (calf) is questionable for Saturday's match against Columbus, according to Henry Higuita Jr. of Scarves N Spikes.

Impact Santos was recently out with an illness and has picked up another issue, as he is now injured in the calf. Luckily, he is not yet ruled out and is questionable, with the forward having a slight chance of making the team sheet Saturday. Even if he does miss out again, it is a minor loss, only appearing for four minutes this season.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Santos has been added to Atlanta's injury report ahead of a clash with D.C. United due to illness.

Impact Santos has recorded just four minutes of play this season, so this loss is a minor blow to the squad for now. The forward could be in contention for playing time with Emmanuel Latte Lath at some point, but it remains to be seen when he'll be available again.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Signs out of free agency Santos has signed with Atlanta out of free agency, according to his new club.

Impact Santos has found a new club after he departed from Houston last season, with the forward inking a deal with Atlanta for a season. He would start in six of his 20 appearances between his time with Cincinnati and Houston, recording two goals and two assists. With seven years of experience, he will be a solid depth option, although starting time should come sparingly.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Decision Day Santos (lower body) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Sporting KC, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Santos is in doubt for Saturday's clash as he struggles with a lower body issue. The forward played off the bench in the last two matches, including scoring last time out. Houston are out of the playoffs race, so Santos might not be risked if he's at all in doubt for Saturday's clash.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Rapids Santos is questionable for Saturday's match against Colorado due to a lower-body injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Santos just signed with Houston, but will not be questionable to play in his second match for the club, with a lower-body injury affecting him. He will likely need to pass a fitness test to be an option, and is likely to see a bench role if fit enough to play.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Houston Santos has signed with Houston out of free agency, according to his new club.

Impact Santos was waived by Cincinnati around a week ago, but is already back with a team and back in MLS, with the forward inking a deal until the end of the season with Houston, holding an option for a further season. He is a veteran in the league, serving in MLS since 2019, earning six starts in 18 appearances with Cincinnati before being waived. He will likely work into another depth role with Houston, mainly supporting the team as a super-sub and adding additional experience as the playoffs approach.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati waive Sergio Santos | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Waived FC Cincinnati have waived forward Sergio Santos and utilized one of the club's buyouts of a guaranteed contr...

AUGUST 22, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Cincinnati hosts New York City FC in Eastern Conference play

Cincinnati and New York City FC hit the pitch in a conference matchup

AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Portland Timbers host Cincinnati in non-conference play

The Portland Timbers and Cincinnati take the pitch in a non-conference matchup

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out Sunday Santos (leg) is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Charlotte due to injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Santos likely got a setback from his previous leg injury since he is ruled out for Sunday's clash with the Crown. The versatile player will be assessed in the coming days to know the extend of the issue, although his absence will not impact the starting XI since he has been only a bench option this season.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays for 13 minutes Santos (leg) appeared for 13 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Miami.

Impact Santos took the field Wednesday after a few matches out due to a leg injury, with the forward capturing a spot on the bench and eventually earning 13 minutes of play. He has only started in six of his 16 appearances this campaign and will likely remain in a rotational role now that he is fit.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Messi and Inter Miami visit Cincinnati

Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami into a matchup with Cincinnati after scoring two goals against Nashville

JULY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable for Saturday Santos (leg) is questionable for Saturday's match against Columbus, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Santos is going to be a late call for Saturday, likley needing ti pass some testing to be an option after his leg injury. This comes after he still didn't train fully this week, leaving his status up in the air. Even if he is fit, he will likley see a bench role, serving in more of a rotational role.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati looks to extend win streak in matchup with the Columbus Crew

Cincinnati heads into a matchup with Columbus as winners of four games in a row

JULY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Still not training fully Santos (leg) was training to the side Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against Columbus, according to Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press.

Impact Santos trained with the group last week but was dropped back down to training on the side Wednesday. This will put him in a tough spot to make Saturday's match, likely needing to train with the group again to play. He is more of a rotational player, so when fit, he will likely return to a spot on the bench.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Santos (leg) is out for Saturday's match against Chicago, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Santos is still out for Saturday's clash with Chicago due to a leg injury. He trained in June but evidently he wasn't fit enough for a spot in the team. Santos' next chance to return is a July 12 clash with Columbus.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Evander and Cincinnati host the Chicago Fire

Evander leads Cincinnati into a matchup with the Chicago Fire after scoring two goals against Orlando City

JULY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Evander leads Cincinnati against Orlando City

Evander leads Cincinnati into a matchup with Orlando City fresh off of a two-goal performance against CF Montreal

JUNE 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Trains after absence Santos trained with the group Wednesday after missing the club's 1-0 win over New England on Saturday, according to Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press.

Impact Santos was not an option last match with an undisclosed injury, but appears to be on the mend after he was able to work out with the rest of the group. This is good news for the club, giving him a full week to recover before their next match. He will likely be deemed fit for their next match, although a bench spot will be expected after the injury.

JUNE 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Rossi's penalty kick gives Columbus Crew a 1-1 tie against in-state rival FC Cincinnati

Diego Rossi scored on a penalty kick in the second half as the Columbus Crew rallied for a 1-1 tie against FC Cincinnati in the 16th edition of the “Hell is Real” matchup between t...

MAY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Fit for substitute role versus SKC Santos (upper leg) is on the bench for Saturday's meeting with Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Santos could feature off the bench after leaving the previous game with a slight discomfort. In that case, he'll look to replace Luca Orellano in an attacking position. Despite being in and out of the initial lineup, Santos has managed to contribute one goal and two assists this year, and all of those actions came during his last three appearances.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves field injured Santos was forced off the field in the 53rd minute of Saturday's 3-2 win over Chicago due to an upper leg injury, according to Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press.

Impact Santos looked to be struggling after halftime in Saturday's match, forcing him to leave the field in the 53rd minute due to an apparent upper leg injury. This is a tough break for the forward, as this was his first start in two outings. He hopes to be fit and see the starting spot back in the next contest, with Luca Orellano as a possible replacement if he misses time.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays off bench Saturday Santos (thigh) played 28 minutes off bench against D.C. United on Saturday, confirming his has fully recovered from his injury.

Impact Santos is back in the mix after recovering from his thigh issues and logging about 30 minutes Saturday. He projects to remain a bench option, as has been the case for most of the season.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heroics off bench Sergio Santos (thigh) scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against New England Revolution. He was subbed off due to...

Impact Santos was the savior for Cincinnati on Saturday. In 26 minutes played, the Brazilian striker scored the winning goal from his only shot of the match, created three chances, won two of his four duels, and was fouled twice. The goal was Santos' first of the MLS season in five appearances, but he has just two starts for Cincinnati to begin this year's campaign. He was subbed off in the 84th minute due to injury, so his status for Sunday's match against DC United.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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