Joao Paulo
34-Year-Old
Seattle Sounders FC
MLS
Substitute option against Austin
Paulo (knee) is on the bench in Sunday's visit to Austin FC.
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Paulo has been inactive since June 28 due to the issue, but he resumed training in August and made the match squad in time to see some action in the final regular-season weeks. He made eight MLS appearances (four starts) before getting hurt, recording 11 tackles, nine interceptions and six crosses during that period. He could eventually be included in a midfield spot as either Cristian Roldan's or Obed Vargas' backup.
Paulo has been inactive since June 28 due to the issue, but he resumed training in August and made the match squad in time to see some action in the final regular-season weeks. He made eight MLS appearances (four starts) before getting hurt, recording 11 tackles, nine interceptions and six crosses during that period. He could eventually be included in a midfield spot as either Cristian Roldan's or Obed Vargas' backup.
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Questionable once more
Paulo (knee) is a doubt for Tuesday's trip to Miami, per the MLS injury report.
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Could be available next week
Paulo (knee) could be back available next week, coach Brian Schmetzer said to the media, according to Jackson Felts of 93.3 KJR radio.
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Participates in training
Paulo (knee) participated in training warmups on Tuesday and is close to returning, coach Brian Schmetzer said to the media, according to Jackson Felts from 93.3 KJR radio. "They participated in warm ups today, so they're getting closer."
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Expected back on field Thursday
Paulo (knee) is expected to be back on the field on Thursday, coach Brian Schmetzer said in a press conference, according to Niko Moreno of Pulso Sports.
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Expected to return in 2025
Paulo is expected to return in 2025 after that his ACL revealed to be fully intact, coach Brian Schmetzer said in a press conference, according to the club. "I'm just so happy. And JP is obviously very happy, and his teammates are happy. We let them know the news. We're going to wait till he's back up here [from LA], but I can probably tell you that it's six to eight weeks, maybe from the date of injury."
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