Amahl Pellegrino
SDL
Left Winger
Center Forward
Wide Forward
Jun 18, 1990 (36)
Right
6'3"
150 lb
Back in contention after injury
Pellegrino (lower body) is absent from San Diego FC's latest injury report ahead of Saturday's MLS clash against New York Red Bulls, indicating he could be available for selection after dealing with recurring fitness issues.
Analysis: Pellegrino is nearing a return to competitive action after another spell on the sidelines due to a lower-body injury. The winger has struggled with several physical setbacks this season, limiting his ability to establish consistent playing time. His potential availability provides San Diego with another option on the left flank, although Elias Achouri's return from international duty could limit his chances of immediately reclaiming a starting role. Pellegrino may initially be used as a substitute as he works toward regaining match fitness.
Sidelined by lower body issue
Pellegrino is dealing with a lower body blow that will prevent him from featuring in upcoming league action, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Pellegrino already suffered multiple lower body issues earlier in the season and is once again unavailable, reflecting his struggles to regain full fitness. His absence means San Diego will lack left-wing assets if Elias Achouri (international duty) and Alex Mighten (lower body) also miss out. Therefore, David Vazquez may be deployed in a wide spot in the short term.
Bench option Sunday
Pellegrino (lower body) is on the bench for Sunday's meeting with Inter Miami.
Analysis: Pellegrino has avoided an absence despite heading into this game with a questionable status. However, he'll likely see limited involvement compared to his 60-minute outing in the previous match against Philadelphia, where he was deployed in a central position and tallied two shots on goal. With Marcus Ingvartsen also back from his own injury, Pellegrino should be back in the left-wing contention as a secondary option behind Elias Achouri.
Carrying questionable tag
Pellegrino is questionable for Sunday's match against Inter Miami due to a lower-body injury.
Analysis: Pellegrino has started nine of his 18 league appearances this season, scoring three goals and adding one assist in just under 900 minutes of action. As productive as he's been, he's started just once since the league resumed after the 2026 FIFA World Cup break. Thus, his potential absence might not carry a ton of risk in most fantasy formats.
Scores final goal in 3-1 win
Pellegrino scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Pellegrino scored the final goal as San Diego defeated LA Galaxy 3-1. The goal came at a crucial time as LA Galaxay had brought the score back to 2-1 against the 10 men of San Diego and had a goal disallowed. This goal allowed San Diego to go on and win the game comfortably.
Bench option against LAFC
Pellegrino (lower body) is available off the bench in Saturday's meeting with Los Angeles FC.
Analysis: Pellegrino has left behind an injury that sidelined him since May 23, and he may now be set for a gradual return to action. He has been a rotational player during the current season, alternating starts with David Vazquez, Alex Mighten and Lewis Morgan. Whenever he's on the field, Pellegrino will attempt to produce via shots and creative stats, potentially getting a few chances to improve on his season totals of two goals and one assist over 11 appearances.
Struggling with injury
Pellegrino is sidelined for Wednesday's visit to Colorado Rapids due to a lower body injury, according to the MLS.
Analysis: Pellegrino has been one of San Diego's major attacking pieces this season, providing a direct goal threat and the movement in behind that makes the expansion club's attack most dangerous. His lower body injury is the most significant individual absence in San Diego's week 17 report and removes one of the club's most reliable sources of creativity. A return timeline will depend on the specific nature of the lower body problem, which has not been detailed. Pellegrino has played on the left wing, a spot that could be covered by either David Vazquez or Alex Mighten.
Scores one goal
Pellegrino scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus FC Cincinnati.
Analysis: Pellegrino delivered a strong performance in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Cincinnati, finding himself one-on-one with Roman Celentano in the second half after receiving Pedro Soma's through pass before rifling a right-footed shot past the diving goalkeeper to level the match at 2-2 and ignite San Diego's push for a winner. The 35-year-old Norwegian forward, one of the most experienced attackers in MLS, operates as a technically refined pressing forward who creates space for teammates as effectively as he finishes chances himself, and he has remained a consistent contributor both as a starter and impact substitute in Mikey Varas's rotation. Pellegrino has now scored two goals and added one assist across 10 MLS appearances this season.
On bench to face Austin
Pellegrino (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Austin.
Analysis: Pellegrino could replace Alex Mighten on the left wing at some point of the game, holding some offensive upside, even though he has failed to score or assist in each of his last four league appearances. Given that he didn't suffer a serious injury from the blow that forced him to leave the previous match, Pellegrino's playing time management may be due to rotation during the double week, so he'll look to be more active in subsequent fixtures.
Injured in draw
Pellegrino was subbed off due to injury in the 74th minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Analysis: Pellegrino came off in the 74th minute with an undisclosed injury. He had been dealing with an Achilles injury earlier in the season, however it is unclear if this injury is related to this. The winger had earned a start in the last two appearances, recording a goal and an assist through nine games.
Suspension served
Pellegrino has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the match vs LAFC on Saturday.
Analysis: Pellegrino will return Saturday after missing last match through suspension. He's made a start off the bench the previous two matches, having started four of the first five games for San Diego, scoring and assisting once to match his total from 2025.
Sent off in loss
Pellegrino received a straight red card as a substitute during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Houston Dynamo.
Analysis: Pellegrino was punished for a reckless kick on an opposing player in the second half of this game. The attacker will consequently miss the next home match against Portland through suspension. He came off the bench against Houston, so his ban may not impact the starting lineup, with Lewis Morgan and Onni Valakari retaining their spots. The next chance for Pellegrino to play will come in a May 2 clash with LAFC.
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