Nikola Petkovic out for season
11.4.26 Seattle
Seattle Sounders midfielder Nikola Petkovic has been ruled out for the rest of the 2026 season after undergoing successful ACL reconstruction surgery. The club placed him on the season-ending injury list, leaving his long-term future uncertain as he continues rehabilitation.
Drew Baiera to undergo ACL surgery
10.4.26 NY City
Drew Baiera will undergo surgery to repair a ruptured ACL in his left knee, New York City FC announced. The defender, who made three appearances this season including his MLS debut against the LA Galaxy, is set to begin rehabilitation shortly after the procedure.
Petkovic suffers season-ending ACL injury
1.4.26 Seattle
Nikola Petkovic has torn his right ACL during training with the Seattle Sounders, likely ruling him out for the rest of the season. Coach Brian Schmetzer called it a major blow, especially as the midfielder had been earning more playing time. The injury also complicates his future, as he is currently on loan from Charlotte.
DeJuan Jones out nine months after Achilles surgery
26.3.26 San Jose
DeJuan Jones underwent successful Achilles surgery and is expected to miss around nine months, dealing a significant blow to the San Jose Earthquakes. The 28-year-old defender had been in strong form since joining from the Columbus Crew in 2025, starting every game this season and helping anchor a defense that conceded just one goal. Jones is also a regular contributor for the United States men's national team.
Messi returns to training
19.2.26 Miami
Lionel Messi returned to training Wednesday after missing last week with a hamstring strain and is expected to be available for Inter Miami's season opener on Saturday. The 38-year-old Argentine had raised fitness concerns after the club postponed a preseason friendly in Puerto Rico due to his injury. Messi is taking a cautious approach early in the year with the Concacaf Champions Cup in March and the World Cup in June.
Messi suffers hamstring strain
12.2.26 Miami
Inter Miami announced that Lionel Messi has a strained left hamstring, casting doubt on his availability for the club's MLS season opener against LAFC on Feb. 21. The reigning back-to-back league MVP scored in a preseason match in Ecuador last weekend but was substituted early in the second half, likely due to the injury.
Sergio Reguilon suffers Grade 2 knee sprain
28.1.26 Miami
Inter Miami's preseason has been dealt an early blow after Spanish left back Sergio Reguilon sustained a significant right knee injury during a friendly against Alianza Lima. Medical evaluations confirmed a Grade 2 sprain involving a partial ligament tear, though surgery will not be required. Grade 2 knee sprains typically sideline players for two to six weeks, leaving Reguilon's availability for the MLS season opener uncertain.
Luis Suarez suspended for violent conduct
6.11.25 Miami
Inter Miami will be without striker Luis Suarez for Saturday's decisive MLS playoff match against Nashville after he was handed a one-match ban for violent conduct. The suspension stems from an off-the-ball incident in Game Two, when Suarez kicked out at defender Andy Najar during Miami's 2-1 loss. Although he went unpunished during the match, the MLS Disciplinary Committee later issued a ban and fine.
Sounders lose Pedro de la Vega to injury ahead of playoffs
19.10.25 Seattle
The Seattle Sounders closed their regular season with a 2-1 win over NYCFC but suffered a major blow as midfielder Pedro de la Vega exited in the 24th minute with a serious-looking knee injury. De la Vega, who has four goals and five assists this season, will be evaluated in Seattle. The Sounders face Minnesota United in the first round of the playoffs.
Luis Suarez suspended 3 MLS games
9.9.25 Miami
MLS has suspended Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez for three league matches after his involvement in a brawl following the Leagues Cup final against Seattle. Suarez put a Sounders player in a headlock and later spat at a team official. He'll miss key games as Miami fights for playoff positioning. While Suarez and others received harsher bans from Leagues Cup authorities, those may not be enforced due to expiring contracts.
Luis Suarez suspended six Leagues Cup matches
6.9.25 Miami
Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez has been suspended for six Leagues Cup matches after spitting at a Seattle Sounders coach following Miami's 3-0 loss in the tournament final. The altercation also led to suspensions for teammates Sergio Busquets (2 matches) and Tomas Aviles (3 matches), as well as Sounders coach Steven Lenhart (5 matches) for violent conduct. Suarez, who also grabbed a player by the neck, later issued a public apology, expressing regret for his actions.
Messi to miss Inter Miami's Orlando clash
10.8.25 Miami
Lionel Messi will sit out Inter Miami's MLS match against Orlando on Sunday as he recovers from a minor muscle injury in his upper right leg, sustained during the team's win over Necaxa on August 2. Coach Javier Mascherano confirmed Messi is improving but won't be risked ahead of key upcoming fixtures, including a match against LA Galaxy on August 16 and a Leagues Cup quarter-final against Tigres UANL on August 19.