Yeimar Gómez Andrade
SEA
Center Back
Back Line Anchor
Jun 30, 1992 (34)
Right
6'2"
203 lb
Hamstring discomfort returns
Gomez will sit out an unknown number of games due to a muscular setback, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Gomez has barely been on the field this year, having only recently recovered from a calf injury and also dealt with another hamstring issue earlier in the season. He did play in four of the last five games, and he's an important member of the back line when healthy, but the repeated soft-tissue problems make him hard to count on. Alexander Roldan, Kim Kee-Hee and Stuart Hawkins have provided cover at center-back in his absence during the season.
On bench Wednesday
Gomez (calf) is among the substitutes for Wednesday's clash with Real Salt Lake.
Analysis: Gomez is fully fit after failing to make an official appearance since March 7, although he's likely to make a slow comeback before seeing consistent minutes. He should eventually threaten current starters Jackson Ragen and Alexander Roldan while also contending with Kim Kee-Hee and Stuart Hawkins for center-back spots. Prior to the injury, the Colombian posted four shots, 12 clearances, six tackles and four interceptions over three matches played in the 2026 MLS campaign.
No longer listed on report
Gomez (calf) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's match against Real Salt Lake.
Analysis: Gomez was listed on the injury report ahead of the match against the Rapids this past weekend, but his absence from the list suggests the Colombian center-back might be on the verge of returning to the side. Gomez hasn't played since March 8 due to several injuries, and he's been limited to just three league appearances in 2026. If deemed healthy, Gomez should return to the Sounders' starting XI sooner rather than later.
Suffers calf injury
Gomez will miss between four and six weeks after sustaining a calf injury, manager Brian Schmetzer told Jackson Felts of 93.3 KJR.
Analysis: Gomez had been dealing with a hamstring injury earlier in the year, and while he was fit enough to make the bench against Philadelphia the last time out, he's set for another spell on the sidelines. This is a new setback for the defender, who hasn't played for Seattle since early March, and now he's not expected to be available until late August or early September at best.
Makes trip, unlikely to play
Yeimar (hamstring) is expected to travel with the team for the midweek match against Austin, although his involvement remains in doubt, Michael Martinez of Cascadia FC reports.
Analysis: Yeimar might be fit only for a bench role if he can see minutes in the midweek contest, having missed all MLS action since mid-March. Still, the defender's comeback is close if he avoids any setbacks, making him an alternative to Jackson Ragen and Antino Lopez at center-back, where he could rack up clearances and tackles toward the second half of the season.
Hamstring not fully healed
Gomez underwent an MRI on his hamstring Monday and is not yet fully healed, with coach Brian Schmetzer indicating he will probably sit out until after the World Cup, according to KJR Radio.
Analysis: Gomez has been sidelined since March and the MRI results confirm his recovery is taking longer than anticipated, likely ruling him out until after the World Cup. The center-back had been an important piece of Seattle's back line before the injury struck, making three starts prior to going down, and the club will now focus entirely on his long-term wellbeing rather than rushing him back for the final fixtures ahead of the break.
Not being rushed, not ready yet
Gomez (hamstring) continues to train separately and will not be rushed back, according to coach Brian Schmetzer, per Niko Moreno of Pulso Sports.
Analysis: Gomez has been sidelined since March with a hamstring injury and coach Brian Schmetzer made clear the club is taking a patient approach with the center-back rather than pushing him back before he is fully ready. The defender had been an important piece of Seattle's back line before going down, making three starts prior to the injury, and the club will continue to monitor his progress over the coming weeks before considering his return to competitive action.
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