News Summary
Austin FC’s star forward Brandon Vazquez has been diagnosed with a torn knee ligament, sidelining him for the rest of the MLS season. The injury occurred during a US Open Cup match against San Jose when Vazquez scored his ninth goal before going down in the 69th minute. Despite his absence, Austin FC advanced to the semifinals. Vazquez, under a four-year contract worth $10 million, has been pivotal this season. Coach Nico Estevez may turn to Myrto Uzuni as a replacement for upcoming matches against New England.
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Austin FC’s star forward Brandon Vazquez has been diagnosed with a torn knee ligament, causing him to miss the rest of the MLS season. The injury occurred during a US Open Cup quarterfinal match against San Jose, where Vazquez went down in the 69th minute and required a stretcher to leave the field.
Before the injury, Vazquez contributed significantly to the game, scoring his ninth goal of the season, which leveled the match at 1-1. Despite his absence, Austin FC managed to advance to the semifinals of the US Open Cup following a successful penalty shootout.
Vazquez is under a four-year contract with Austin FC, signed for a club-record fee of $10 million. As one of the highest-paid players in the club’s history, he earns an annual salary of $3.2 million. This season, he has been a crucial player, contributing to five of Austin FC’s 15 goals in 19 MLS games.
The club plans to place Vazquez on its season-ending injury list and will begin the rehabilitation process for his recovery. Coach Nico Estevez is expected to utilize Myrto Uzuni as a replacement in upcoming matches.
Austin FC’s next challenge will be against New England in their upcoming MLS match.
Injury Updates Across the League
In related news, St. Louis CITY SC has placed midfielder Rasmus Alm on the 2025 Season-Ending Injury List due to osteitis pubis and related injuries. This decision followed consultations with medical specialists, resulting in Alm being unable to participate in any first-team competitions for the remainder of the season.
Match Preview: Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC
Meanwhile, Inter Miami is preparing to face Nashville SC in their next match, with kickoff scheduled for 7:45 PM EST/4:45 PM PST. The team has recently seen impressive performances from Lionel Messi, who has scored two braces in four of Inter Miami’s last MLS games. This upcoming match marks only the second home game at Chase Stadium since May 31.
Nashville SC comes into the match with an outstanding record, remaining undefeated in their last 15 games and winning their last five matches. They currently sit second in the Eastern Conference with 41 points, while Inter Miami ranks fifth with 35 points.
Inter Miami faces some challenges with injured defenders Ian Fray and Noah Allen, although goalkeeper Drake Callender is nearing a return. In contrast, Sam Surridge from Nashville SC leads the MLS in scoring this season, with 16 goals. Notably, Jonathan Perez of Nashville SC will be unavailable for the match due to a suspension following a red card in the previous game.
Historically, Inter Miami has played against Nashville SC 14 times, accumulating five wins, four losses, and five draws against their opponents.
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Additional Resources
- Statesman: Brandon Vazquez Injury Report
- St. Louis CITY SC: Rasmus Alm Injury Announcement
- Athlon Sports: Inter Miami vs Nashville Match Preview
- Miami Herald: Inter Miami Update
- Google Search: MLS Injuries Updates
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