Facundo Torres
ATX
RW (AM)
Half-Space Orchestrator
Apr 13, 2000 (26)
Left
5'10"
157 lb
AustinReserve player for Uruguay
Torres has been called up by Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa as a reserve player following Giorgian De Arrascaeta's calf injury, with the Austin winger not part of the official squad as the injured midfielder ultimately remains in the team.
Analysis: Torres is available as a precautionary option should Giorgian De Arrascaeta's condition worsen before the tournament begins, but his role at this stage is that of a standby player rather than a confirmed squad member. The wide forward will hope to be formally added to the squad if De Arrascaeta cannot prove his fitness in time, which would see him feature at his second World Cup with the Celeste.
Called up for World Cup
Torres has been called up by Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa as a replacement for the injured Giorgian De Arrascaeta, with the Austin winger set to feature at his second World Cup with the Celeste, according to Gaston Muinos of El Espectador Deportes.
Analysis: Torres's inclusion is a significant boost for Uruguay's attacking options heading into the tournament, with the wide forward bringing pace, directness and the experience of having already featured at the highest level of international football. His call-up comes as a direct consequence of Giorgian De Arrascaeta's (calf) inability to recover in time, and manager Bielsa will be counting on Torres to provide an important attacking outlet for the Celeste throughout the competition.
Main creator for Austin
Torres took one shot (on goal), crossed six times (two accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 3-0 loss to St. Louis.
Analysis: Torres was held off the scoresheet but was the main creator for Austin as he led his side in crosses and chances created during the defeat. The attacker has combined for three shots, five chances created and nine crosses over his last three starts.
Key assist in win
Torres assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Minnesota United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th minute.
Analysis: Torres assisted the match's final goal Sunday, helping Austin pull level in their 2-2 draw at Minnesota. Across his 90 minute shift, the attacker created three chances from two crosses (zero accurate) and three corners. Torres has been named to the starting XI in each of Austin's first 12 fixtures and played the full 90 minutes in eight of those appearances.
Strong service volume
Torres had one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 victory over St. Louis City SC.
Analysis: Even though Torres didn't log an assist, he had enough service to keep Austin in the hunt in the final third before the team eventually broke through. Torres' service volume will be important if Austin want to get goals on Minnesota United, one of the better defensive teams in the league to start this MLS season.
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