Brendan Hines-Ike
ATX
CB
Back Line Anchor
Nov 30, 1994 (31)
Right
6'1"
170 lb
AustinStarting Wednesday
Hines-Ike (hamstring) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's match against Seattle Sounders.
Analysis: Hines-Ike was unlikely to be fit enough for 90 minutes heading into the game, so there's a strong chance he'll have his playing time managed in this and upcoming contests. Still, his presence in the middle of the back line gives Austin a major defensive boost, as he's the squad's second-best contributor of clearances with an average of 3.6 per game. He'll take the spot of Jonathan Bell, who is out with a pubis injury.
Not ready for 90 minutes
Hines-Ike (hamstring) is not ready to play 90 minutes but could feature on the bench against Seattle on Wednesday, according to Colby Gordon of The Austin American-Statesman.
Analysis: Hines-Ike used the World Cup break to recover from a nagging hamstring issue that has kept him sidelined since early May, but he's still not ready to play a full match. With that in mind, expect Zan Kolmanic to potentially move to center-back since Jonathan Bell (Achilles) is also unavailable.
Forced off Sunday
Hines-Ike was unable to continue after suffering an apparent injury in the first half of Sunday's 2-2 draw against Minnesota United.
Analysis: Hines-Ike limped off the pitch with physical discomfort shortly before halftime during the draw. He's now questionable for upcoming action and could miss a few weeks if he's dealing with a muscular problem. His substitute Jonathan Bell might have a chance to start at center-back if the issue leaves Hines-Ike out of future games.
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