Hassani Dotson
SEA
Center Midfielder
Box-to-Box
Aug 6, 1997 (29)
Right
5'11"
170 lb
Returns with goal
Dotson scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win over New England Revolution. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.
Analysis: Dotson's first appearance back from a one-game suspension saw him score another goal. This means he has scored at least once in back-to-back games. The defensive midfielder has recently added value in more ways than one with his goal-scoring, and he's been relatively efficient, with only four of his 13 shots this season on target and three goals to his name. On the defensive side of the ball, Dotson has 32 clearances, 24 tackles and 22 interceptions.
Suspension cleared
Dotson's one match suspension for yellow card accumulation has now been served.
Analysis: Dotson had missed the match against Kansas City after picking up his fifth yellow card in 16 appearances, an absence that came not long after his return from a hamstring injury. His return to availability now positions him to continue pushing for a regular role in central midfield after his recent goal against Minnesota United.
Scores, set for suspension
Dotson scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Minnesota United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 71st minute and is set for him on match suspension.
Analysis: Dotson picked up his fifth yellow card in 16 matches, which will see him serve one match suspension against Kansas City. Having recently returned from a hamstring injury, the midfielder has started just twice in the last six appearances, managing to score once on five shots on target with 12 clearances, five interceptions, and four tackles. He looks to return back to the rotation for center midfield, especially after his recent goal.
Available off bench Saturday
Dotson (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's game against the Fire.
Analysis: Dotson sustained a hamstring injury in late July but is ready to return, and he cracks the bench after a four-game absence. Dotson has been a regular starter for Seattle when healthy, notching one goal, six shots, five chances created, 17 tackles, 14 clearances and 12 interceptions in his 12 league appearances.
Sidelined once again
Dotson has sustained a hamstring injury and will miss around two to three weeks, manager Brian Schmetzer told Jackson Felts of 93.3 KJR.
Analysis: Dotson finished Seattle's last game with the injury, and further tests will leave him sidelined for the next couple of weeks. Dotson's next chance to return could come as early as Aug. 16 against the Whitecaps following the opening phase of the Leagues Cup, but it wouldn't be surprising if he needs more time to regain his full fitness.
Scores in Thursday's loss
Dotson scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 5-1 defeat against Portland Timbers.
Analysis: Dotson scored a fairly meaningless goal Thursday, a header in the 87th minute which cut the Portland lead to 4-1. It marked his first goal of the season and it came on his first shot on target of the campaign. He also created two chances for the second time this season. While he put up decent defensive numbers, his side allowed 10 shots on target and five goals in a dismal return to MLS play following the World Cup break.
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