Vitor Costa - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Picks up injury Costa is out for Sunday's match against Vancouver due to a lower-body injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Costa is sidelined for the penultimate match of the season, with the defender suffering from a lower-body injury. This will result in a loss of depth on the left flank for the club, with Ousseni Bouda likely to take his spot until he is fit again. This is a rough loss with only two games remaining in the season, losing a starter as they battle for a playoff spot.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Costa (lower body) is out for Saturday's trip to Austin, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Costa remains out for Saturday's clash with the same lower body injury that led to him being scratched against Houston. The defender was replaced by Jamar Ricketts for that match, and likely will be once again. Costa's next chance to play is a Sept. 13 clash with LAFC.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Last-minute absence Saturday Costa was removed from the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Costa is apparently dealing with an injury that prevented him from playing despite being initially included in the starting XI. The left wing-back will be out for an unknown period until he undergoes assessment, with Jamar Ricketts taking his place in the meantime.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Judd scores in second-half stoppage time to lift Earthquakes over Whitecaps 2-1

Preston Judd scored in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the San Jose Earthquakes to 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Real Salt Lake hosts the San Jose Earthquakes in Western Conference play

The San Jose Earthquakes visit Real Salt Lake in Western Conference action

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Suffers injury Costa was subbed off due to injury during the Earthquakes' game Wednesday against FC Dallas, according to their X account.

Impact Costa's injury indicates why he logged fewer than 35 minutes against FC Dallas. The left midfielder recorded two crosses, both inaccurate. Dave Romney replaced Costa, whose next game opportunity is scheduled for Saturday at Seattle.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in loss Costa assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to St. Louis City SC.

Impact Costa started on the bench, having started the previous nine matches in a row, tallying his second assist of the season. He continues to be on pace for a career-high season, scoring once on two assists in 13 MLS appearances heading into the international break.

JUNE 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis City beats the Earthquakes 2-1 for first win under interim head coach David Critchley

Eduard Löwen scored on a penalty kick in stoppage time and St. Louis City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 on Saturday for the first win under interim head coach David Critchley

MAY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Griffin Dorsey scores stoppage-time goal for Dynamo in 3-3 tie with Earthquakes

Griffin Dorsey scored in stoppage time for Houston and the Dynamo tied 3-3 with the San Jose Earthquakes

MAY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Whips in five crosses Costa registered one shot (zero on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 3-3 draw versus Inter Miami CF. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 52nd minute.

Impact Costa couldn't replicate the assist he saw last time out but still had a decent performance in his 90 minutes of play, notching a shot and five crosses to go along with three interceptions, three tackles won and six clearances in the defense. He has now started in seven straight games and appears to be playing himself into a possible starting role.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Costa assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Costa notched his first assist of the season as he delivered a cross in the 47th minute that found Victor Costa alone in the box. It marked the first goal contribution of the season for Costa.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active in win Costa had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win over Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94t...

Impact Costa focused on defensive work but also created a pair of chances from the left flank during Saturday's game. He completed his first 90-minute outing of the campaign in his fifth consecutive start as a wing-back. That should remain his role in future contests, allowing him to contribute both defensive and offensive stats as he looks to open his assists tally.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Costa (lower body) is back in the starting lineup to face D.C. United on Sunday.

Impact Costa regained fitness after being excluded from a couple of games. This is his first start of the 2025 season, as he had only played a few minutes of the bench in three appearances before suffering the injury. He's expected to operate at left wing-back, reducing Reid Roberts' involvement in Sunday's matchup.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Charlotte Costa is out for Saturday's match against Charlotte due to a lower body injury.

Impact Costa will sit out Saturday, as the defender is not an option after suffering an injury to his lower body. Luckily for the club, this won't force a change, as he has only appeared off the bench in his three appearances this season.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in win Costa scored a goal off his lone shot and made one tackle and two clearances after coming off the bench during Saturday's 4-0 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Costa was brought late in the game with his team already leading by three, but needed less than a minute to make an impact as he sealed the 4-0 win with a one-timed finish after the opposing defense failed to clear a pass off the right flank. A starter during most of last year, the full-back will now have youngster Jamar Ricketts competing for a spot in the lineup who looks up for grabs right now.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Costa (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with St. Louis.

Impact Costa is back on the bench after missing a mid-week clash due to a lower body issue. The defender is now fit and available for Saturday's clash, though evidently not fully fit, as he wasn't handed the start.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with lower body injury Costa (lower body) will not be an option for Wednesday's trip to Seattle.

Impact Costa will miss his first match since the Leagues Cup break with a lower body injury. He had started twice in the last three appearances, recording nine tackles, four interceptions and seven clearances in that span. Paul Marie will likely get another start at left back for the clash with Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens Leagues Cup Costa (lower body) was in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Chivas.

Impact Costa was questionable to return for the final matches before the Leagues Cup, but in the end he made his return in the opening match of the tournament. The defender has been the top option when fully fit and should return to that role.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Costa (lower body) is set to be questionable for Wednesday's match against Houston.

Impact Costa has started the last seven matches in a row, totaling an assist with 22 tackles, 12 clearances and 10 interceptions in that span. In any case, Tanner Beason will likely get the late call to start at left back for the Houston clash.

JULY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Costa (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Costa won't miss any game after getting hurt during last weekend's clash with Chicago Fire. The left-back will continue to feature over Tommy Thompson, looking to help his team to a second straight clean sheet. Other than his two goals and three assists, Costa has been involved in defensive tasks but struggled with disciplinary issues throughout 20 matches played this year.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers undisclosed injury Costa suffered an undisclosed injury during the Earthquakes' 1-0 win Sunday against Chicago. He logged three clearances, two tackles (one won) and one interception across 85 minute...

Impact For 85 minutes, Costa helped the Earthquakes prevent a goal en route to their first clean sheet across 2024. However, him being both unable to stay on the pitch and replaced by Tommy Thompson results in his immediate availability being a game-time decision.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist during Cincinnatti defeat Costa provided an assist and took two shots (one on target) during Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Cincinnati. He also created two chances and won three of his six attempted tackles, two...

Impact In the 72nd minute, Costa took the ball under pressure and played a through ball to Cristian Espinoza who finished the chance well. This is his third assist of the season, all coming in his last five games. In 15 games, he created 11 chances, but seven of these have come in the last five games.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes one-game suspension Costa completed his yellow-card suspension and is eligible to return when the Earthquakes take on Cincinnati on June 15 after the international break.

Impact The Earthquakes should be stronger on defense once they resume action following the break since they'll recover two key pieces on defense in Carlos Akapo and Costa. Costa has tallied 11 starts across 14 appearances this term.

JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handed ban Costa had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th...

Impact Costa has picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and is set to serve a one match suspension. He's been pretty impressive during his first season in MLS, totaling 11 starts in 14 appearances, logging in two goals and two assists with 20 crosses (three accurate), 43 tackles (26 won) and 50 clearances. With Carlos Akapo also suspension, this will give Vitor Costa a chance to see a start during their absence.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in loss Costa had two off-target shots, created two chances, sent in four inaccurate crosses, made two tackles (one won), three clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card...

Impact Costa did a little bit of everything for his team here, excelling defensively as usual but also going up the field to support the attack whenever he was given room to do so. Ranking fourth among all MLS players in tackles and leading all left-backs in both tackles and clearances, Costa is definitely elite defensively among his peers, but his recent production on the offensive end is a proof that he has all the tools to become a two-way stud.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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