Sam Vines
SDL
Left Back
Possession Builder
May 31, 1999 (27)
Left
5'10"
150 lb
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2026 Major League Soccer
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2026 Major League Soccer
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Available following injury absence
Vines (lower body) is no longer listed on San Diego FC's injury report ahead of Saturday's MLS clash against New York Red Bulls, suggesting he has recovered sufficiently to return to contention.
Analysis: Vines appears to have overcome the lower-body issue that interrupted the early stages of his loan spell at San Diego. The defender joined from Houston Dynamo in September but has managed just one minute of MLS action since his arrival, leaving him with limited opportunities to establish himself. His return to availability provides additional depth at left-back, although Kieran Sargeant remains the preferred starter in that position. Vines could initially be restricted to a substitute role as he looks to earn more playing time.
Lower body issue rules him out
Vines is absent for the time being due to a lower body concern, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Vines arrived at San Diego in September on loan from Houston Dynamo and has managed just a single minute of MLS play since joining the club, making this lower body issue a frustrating start to his time there. Kieran Sargeant is the regular left-back starter and will continue to appear in the position regardless of Vines' fitness. No timeline has been provided on the injury.
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