TATE SCHMITT NEWS

Whips in five crosses Schmitt registered two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Schmitt reclaimed his starting spot Saturday after serving off the bench in the club's past seven games, going unused in five of those games. He saw a pretty good performance in his return, registering two shots, two chances created and a season-high of five crosses. He will hope to remain in this spot, although he will likely drop to the bench once Griffin Dorsey (suspension) and Franco Escobar (lower body) return.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

No longer injured Schmitt (knee) has recovered from his injury after making the starting XI in Tuesday's Concacaf Champions Cup 2-1 loss to St. Louis.

Impact Schmitt will now be an option for the first game of the season against Kansas City on Saturday, having finally recovered from a knee issue that caused him to miss almost all of last season. The defender should now be expected to start on opening day, as he started in all five contests when available in the previous campaign and was starting in his first game back Tuesday. He will now hope to avoid another long absence due to an injury, as he is yet to serve a full season as a regular starter and is in line for that this campaign.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back on field Schmitt (knee) has been playing with Houston during preseason as he is close to returning to the pitch, he said on the Bayou City Soccer podcast.

Impact Schmitt said he is very close to returning, however is not expected to be available right away for the home opener against Sporting Kansas City. He missed almost the entire 2023 season with ACL surgery as he looks to return to full form for the new campaign. Once Schmitt is back, he is set to compete for the starting role with Franco Escobar.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Trains during preseason Schmitt (knee) was involved in preseason training with the club ahead of their season opener against Sporting Kansas City on Feb. 24.

Impact Schmitt ended last season on the injury report after undergoing ACL surgery in May but appears to be close to a return heading into the 2024 campaign, as he trained with the club during preseason sessions. With three weeks until their first match, he could be an option if all goes completely right, but they may not want to rush the player back into the team after such a serious injury. He was a regular starter in the five matches he was available for to start the season last year and will hope to return to that spot once he is healthy.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Back for 2024 Schmitt (knee) had his option for 2024 picked up, Houston announced.

Impact Schmitt's season ended on the sideline with an ACL surgery. The defender's option was picked up a good sign that the club sees something in his future that will keep him as part of the team. Before the injury Schmitt started all five matches he appeared in.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes ACL surgery Schmitt will likely miss the rest of the season after undergoing successful ACL surgery, per his social media.

Impact Schmitt suffered the knee injury last month against San Jose and underwent successful surgery to repair the torn ACL. It's unfortunate for the defender, who had made five straight starts during his first season with the team. Franco Escobar will take over the starting left back position for the rest of the year.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Miami Schmitt (knee) will remain unavailable for Saturday's clash against Inter Miami, according to Houston's injury report.

Impact Schmitt is set to miss a third consecutive game Saturday with a knee injury he picked up against San Jose at the start of April. Franco Escobar has returned from an injury of his own to take back over the starting left-back position for the Dynamo.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee injury Schmitt (knee) will miss Saturday's clash against the Galaxy, according to Houston's injury report for the match.

Impact Schmitt suffered a knee injury in last weekend's loss against the Earthquakes, and he has been ruled out against Los Angeles on Saturday. Djevencio van der Kust could make his MLS debut in Schmitt's place at left-back for the game.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in first half Schmitt was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against San Jose due to injury.

Impact Schmitt was forced off in the 38th minute, succumbing to injury and being replaced by Franco Escobar. More information about Schmitt's extent of injury should be revealed ahead of next week's match against the Galaxy.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three tackles in win Schmitt registered three tackles (one won), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win over New York City FC.

Impact Schmitt recorded a season high of tackles while also keeping up with his offensive stats with two crosses Saturday. This brings his average crosses a game to 3.5 in four contests thus far. This follows 14 crosses (four accurate), four tackles (two won) and three clearances on the year.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Schmitt scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Schmitt was the player who scored Houston's lone goal at Cincinnati on Sunday. Somewhat like how he was at Real Salt Lake, Schmitt is expected to be a serviceable goal contributor as a member of the Dynamo.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United takes win streak into game against Real Salt Lake

Minnesota United is looking to continue a three-game win streak with a victory against Real Salt Lake

AUGUST 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dallas takes home winning streak into matchup with Real Salt Lake

Dallas hosts Real Salt Lake trying to continue a three-game home winning streak

AUGUST 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gauld and the Vancouver Whitecaps visit Real Salt Lake

Ryan Gauld leads the Vancouver Whitecaps into a matchup with Real Salt Lake after scoring two goals against the Colorado Rapids

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seattle Sounders host Real Salt Lake in Western Conference action

The Seattle Sounders host Real Salt Lake in conference play

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles FC takes win streak into match against Real Salt Lake

Los Angeles FC is looking to prolong a four-game win streak with a victory against Real Salt Lake

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains questionable Schmitt (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's trip to San Jose, according to Lucas Mueller of RSL Soapbox.

Impact Schmitt has missed each of the last two matches and it's unclear when he could play next and unhelpful if he's listed as questionable each week but continues to miss matches. With two goals and one assist in 14 appearances (10 starts), his absence is worth tracking and Andrew Brody will continue to fill in his spot at left-back.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake looks to end road losing streak in game against the San Jose Earthquakes

Real Salt Lake visits the San Jose Earthquakes looking to end a three-game road skid

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Salt Lake hosts Dallas after shutout win

A game after shutting out Sporting Kansas City 3-0, Real Salt Lake faces Dallas

JULY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against Kansas City Schmitt (knee) is not in Real Salt Lake's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Sporting KC.

Impact Schmitt has picked up a knee injury since the mid-week defeat to Atlanta, and he has been ruled out for Sunday's game.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has knee issue Schmitt is listed as questionable for Sunday's match against Sporting KC due to a knee injury, according to Lucas Mueller of RSL Soapbox.

Impact Schmitt had started in Wednesday's win over Atlanta but has since picked up a knock. If he doesn't play, Andrew Brody could return to the left-back spot.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Schmitt assisted one goal from his only chance created, sent in one inaccurate cross, made one tackle (zero won) and two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 wi...

Impact Schmitt logged his first assist of the season, to go with two goals, helping his side earn the home win. He also started for the first time since mid-April, after seven games on bench, and picked up his fourth yellow card so far. The midfielder will now look to get the nod again when they host Columbus on Saturday.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montreal hosts Real Salt Lake in non-conference action

CF Montreal and Real Salt Lake hit the pitch in non-conference action

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Salt Lake takes on Austin in Western Conference play

Austin faces Real Salt Lake in Western Conference play

MAY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Salt Lake brings shutout streak into matchup with Nashville

Real Salt Lake comes into a matchup against Nashville after notching two straight shutout wins

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS