Pedro de la Vega
SEA
RW (LW)
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Feb 7, 2001 (25)
Right
5'10"
163 lb
Seattle SoundersMight not return this year
De la Vega (thigh) could miss the rest of the 2026 season since he suffered a "significant" left quadriceps injury in the Leagues Cup match against Queretaro on Sunday, according to manager Brian Schmetzer.
Analysis: This is a devastating update for the playmaker, who was making his first competitive appearance since Oct. 2025 and wasn't able to finish the game. Further tests will be needed to confirm the severity of the injury, but de la Vega looks set for another prolonged spell on the sidelines.
Injured again in return
De la Vega (knee) came off the bench in Sunday's Leagues Cup match against Queretaro, but he was unable to reach the end of the game, heading to the locker room after feeling discomfort in the right leg, Callaghan Bluechel of Emerald City Spectrum reports.
Analysis: De la Vega took part in a competitive match for the first time since October 2025, though he picked up a pain shortly after his entry as Albert Rusnak's substitute. It's unclear if this is a setback from his knee issue or a new injury, but it appeared to be a muscular issue in his right thigh this time. His status will likely be closely monitored by Seattle's medical staff in upcoming weeks, and he'll be unlikely to see significant action over the next few fixtures.
Out post-World Cup
De la Vega (knee) is still out following the World Cup, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: De la Vega has been absent since the spring and has now been unable to recover during the entire World Cup break, making this one of the more extended individual absences at any club this season. He's a creative wide option for Seattle who carries legitimate fantasy value when healthy, but there is no case for holding him in any format without a concrete return date from the club. This leaves his return up in the air, hoping for it to be sooner rather than later, as Seattle remains in a mid-table push.
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