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Clears illness Valdez cleared his illness and is an option for Nashville moving forward, the club posted.

Impact Valdez missed some time due to illness but is now back to full health and available for Nashville moving forward. That said, the goalkeeper returns to his depth role between the posts and is expected to sit as the third option behind Brian Schwake and Joe Willis.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Valdez is questionable for the second week of the 2026 season due to illness, according to the MLS player status report.

Impact Valdez is at risk of missing the next game, but such event wouldn't alter the team's lineup considering he's the third option behind Brian Schwake and Joe Willis. In any case, Valdez's presence in upcoming contests will be in doubt until he recovers from the ailment.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Option exercised Valdez's contract option for 2026 was picked up, Nashville announced.

Impact Valdez will be back in Nashville for 2026, though he didn't make an appearance for the club last season. The goalkeeper will be a depth option for the foreseeable future, even if he's not getting consistent minutes. Valdez hasn't made an appearance in MLS action.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Nashville Valdez (international duty) is back with Nashville and is an option moving forward after going unused in Wednesday's 5-2 win over D.C. United.

Impact Valdez is no longer away with the Dominican National team after serving with them for around a month, with the goalie going unused off the bench Wednesday. He will likley remain a backup option moving forward, having het to make an appearance this season.

JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Out with national team Valdez is with the Dominican Republic national team and is out for Saturday's trip to Chicago, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Valdez isn't an option for Saturday's clash as he's with his national team. The goalkeeper has yet to play this season and is purely a depth option. Valdez remains a limited option moving forward, with many injuries required for him to play.

JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs with Nashville Valdez signed with Nashville on a one-year contract with options for 2026 and 2027, the club announced.

Impact Valdez's contract was declined by Houston, giving him the chance to sign with Nashville. The goalkeeper should be little more than a depth option in Nashville, but he could have some role, especially if Joe Willis picks up any sort of injury.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to international duty Valdez has been called up to the Dominican Republic National Team for its upcoming friendly match against Chile on Friday.

Impact Valdez has yet to make an appearance with the senior team in league play. The 19-year-old will continue to be the third-string goalkeeper due to his young age and inexperience.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffering from lower back pain Valdez (lower back) is questionable for Saturday's match against Austin FC, reports Bayou City Soccer.

Impact Valdez is the team's third string goalkeeper, so his absence will not have much affect on fantasy figures without having yet made his debut in the MLS.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE