Chris Durkin
LOU
CM
Box-to-Box
Feb 8, 2000 (26)
Right
6'0"
165 lb
St. Louis CityBack for St Louis
Durkin has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the match vs Dallas on Aug 30.
Analysis: Durkin will return to the lineup for St Louis after serving a ban against Houston on Saturday. The midfielder remains a consistent figure in the midfield, starting all 18 games played, scoring twice with 12 chances created, winning 36 tackles while producing 32 interceptions in 2026.
Serving suspension
Durkin is out for Saturday's match against Houston Dynamo due to suspension.
Analysis: Durkin is one of St. Louis' most important players, a ball-winner who provides the defensive foundation through the center of the park that allows the rest of the team to function. Thus, his suspension represents a massive blow while forcing the team to reshuffle its midfield. He should return for the following fixture versus FC Dallas after serving his ban. Meanwhile, Eduard Lowen and Daniel Edelman are expected to form the central midfield pairing.
Available moving forward
Durkin is no longer suspended after serving his one match ban during Thursday's 3-2 win over Sporting Kansas City.
Analysis: Durkin's card accumulation ban briefly cost St. Louis its starting central midfielder, with Eduard Lowen stepping into the middle of the park in his absence during the win. As an undisputed regular in that role, Durkin should regain his starting spot now that the suspension is served, giving St. Louis back its usual midfield setup as the club continues MLS play following the World Cup break.
Set for suspension
Durkin will serve a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and will miss the clash against Sporting Kansas City on July 16 following the World Cup break, according to the league.
Analysis: Durkin is an undisputed starter in the engine room for St. Louis and his absence will force a reshuffle in midfield, with Miguel Perez expected to take on a larger role in his place during the suspension. Durkin is set to return to the starting lineup once the ban has been served and MLS action continues after the tournament.
Scores opener in draw
Durkin scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus D.C. United.
Analysis: Durkin fired St. Louis City in front in the 50th minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw against D.C. United, jumping on a loose ball in the attacking half before driving forward and burying his finish past the keeper to put the visitors ahead. It was his second goal of the season, and he backed it up with a strong all-around defensive shift that included one tackle, three interceptions and three clearances. Durkin will aim to stay involved on both ends again in Saturday's matchup with Austin, the final game before the World Cup break.
No longer suspended
Durkin has served his one-match suspension and is available for Saturday's clash against D.C. United.
Analysis: Durkin had been forced to sit out the LAFC fixture after receiving a red card in the win over Colorado Rapids, with Eduard Lowen covering in the midfield during his absence. The midfielder has been an ever-present figure in the St. Louis City's lineup this season and his return restores the preferred midfield setup heading into the weekend clash against D.C. United.
Sent off in win
Durkin received a red card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Durkin was unable to finish this game after committing three fouls and being shown two consecutive yellow cards in the final minutes. Thus, the midfielder will be suspended for the next clash with Los Angeles FC. He was an ever-present member of the squad, so his absence may be felt in that match, even though they have decent depth with options like Eduard Lowen and Miguel Perez. Durkin will look to return to the main lineup for a May 16 trip to D.C. United.
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