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Austin FC’s forward Brandon Vazquez has suffered a torn knee ligament, sidelining him for the rest of the Major League Soccer season. This injury occurred during a crucial US Open Cup match against San Jose, where he had just scored his ninth goal. Despite the setback, Austin FC advanced to the semifinals. Vazquez’s significant contributions to the team’s performance have been vital, and his absence will be felt as they look for replacements. In related news, St. Louis CITY SC’s Rasmus Alm has also been ruled out for the season due to injuries.
Austin – Austin FC’s star forward Brandon Vazquez has been diagnosed with a torn knee ligament, a significant injury that will force him to miss the remainder of the Major League Soccer (MLS) season. The injury occurred during a US Open Cup quarterfinal match against San Jose, where Vazquez went down in the 69th minute and had to be carried off the field on a stretcher.
Prior to his injury, Vazquez had just scored his ninth goal of the season, leveling the game at 1-1. Despite losing their key player, Austin FC managed to advance to the US Open Cup semifinals after triumphing in a penalty shootout against San Jose.
Vazquez is an integral part of the Austin FC lineup, having contributed significantly to the team’s performance. He is currently under a four-year contract with the club, which he joined for a club-record fee of $10 million. With an annual salary of $3.2 million, he ranks among the highest-paid players in the franchise’s history. This season, he has played in 19 MLS games, contributing to five of the team’s 15 goals.
As a result of his injury, Austin FC will be placing Vazquez on its season-ending injury list and initiating a rehabilitation process. Coach Nico Estevez is expected to consider Myrto Uzuni as a potential replacement for Vazquez in upcoming matches, starting with their next MLS game against the New England Revolution.
In parallel developments, St. Louis CITY SC has placed midfielder Rasmus Alm on the 2025 Season-Ending Injury List due to osteitis pubis and related injuries. Alm’s decision was taken after consultations with medical specialists and will prevent him from participating in any first-team competitions for the remainder of the season.
In the upcoming fixture, Inter Miami is set to face Nashville SC, with the match scheduled to kick off at 7:45 PM EST/4:45 PM PST. Inter Miami has seen a resurgence in form recently, with Lionel Messi scoring two braces in their last four MLS games. Despite having only played their second home game at Chase Stadium since May 31, Inter Miami currently sits fifth in the Eastern Conference with 35 points.
Nashville SC, on the other hand, is currently second in the Eastern Conference with 41 points and remains undefeated over the last 15 matches, including five consecutive wins. Sam Surridge, Nashville’s top goalscorer, has netted 16 goals this season, while Jonathan Perez will miss the upcoming match due to a suspension following a red card received in his last game.
Historically, Inter Miami has faced Nashville SC 14 times, securing five wins while Nashville has earned four victories, resulting in five draws. This history may add an intriguing dynamic to their upcoming matchup as both teams vie for crucial points in the playoff race.
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- 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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