Joaquín Pereyra
MIN
Right Winger
Attacking Midfielder
Half-Space Orchestrator
Dec 1, 1998 (27)
Left
5'11"
161 lb
Sets up winner on Saturday
Pereyra assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against St. Louis City SC.
Analysis: Pereyra made an impact despite playing only 11 minutes as he set up Marcus Caldeira's winner. Pereyra made seven passes and also completed a dribble. This was his 11th assist of the campaign, the second-highest in the league.
Plays eight minutes in return
Pereyra recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Pereyra is back in action after a quad strain, though his eight minute cameo in the 2-2 draw with Colorado on Wednesday shows he is not yet fully up to speed. The playmaker had been central to Minnesota's attack before the injury with one goal and four assists in six games, and he could slot back into that role once his fitness allows a full workload.
Set to return
Pereyra (strain) is available for Wednesday's trip to Colorado, per Andy Greder.
Analysis: Pereyra is back fit and available for Wednesday's clash after overcoming a quad strain. He's a consistent part of the starting XI whenever fit and should slot straight back into the XI for this clash. Pereyra has three goals and 10 assists in 26 appearances this season.
Likely out against Houston
Pereyra (quad) missed Minnesota United's team training session Friday and is likely to miss Saturday's MLS clash against Houston Dynamo, while his availability for Wednesday's match against Colorado Rapids also remains doubtful, according to Jon Marthaler.
Analysis: Pereyra continues to struggle with the quadriceps strain that kept him out of Minnesota's final match before the international break. The attacking midfielder had participated partially in training earlier this week, but his absence from Friday's session suggests he is unlikely to be ready for Saturday's encounter. A return against Colorado on Wednesday also appears doubtful, potentially extending his spell on the sidelines. Pereyra has been a key creative presence for Minnesota this season, contributing three goals and 10 assists in 26 MLS appearances, including 25 starts.
Has chance to face Houston
Pereyra (strain) was not a full participant at Tuesday's training session, but he still has a chance of playing Saturday against Houston, Jon Marthaler reports.
Analysis: Pereyra missed the final match before the international break with a quad strain, and his partial participation Tuesday suggests the problem has eased without fully clearing. With few days until the visit of Houston Dynamo, how he handles the rest of the week's sessions will decide whether he is available. He has been central to Minnesota United's attack this season, starting 25 of his 26 MLS appearances and producing three goals and 10 assists.
Doubtful against Seattle
Pereyra has a quad strain and did not participate in Friday's training session, leaving him highly uncertain for Saturday's match against the Seattle Sounders, according to coach Cameron Knowles, per Jon Marthaler.
Analysis: Pereyra's potential absence would be a significant blow after he established himself as one of the team's main attacking contributors this season. He has recorded three goals and 10 assists across 26 MLS appearances, making his availability particularly important in the final third. His absence from Friday's session leaves him facing an uphill battle to be available against Seattle.
Registers most crosses
Pereyra recorded two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Pereyra recorded the most crosses in the game, created a chance, made 35 passes and also registered a tackle and an interception. He has featured in 26 games this campaign and registered 13 goal contributions.
Logs assist in loss
Pereyra made an assist, had one off-target shot, created four chances, sent in six crosses (one accurate) and drew three fouls during Saturday's 4-2 loss against St. Louis City.
Analysis: Pereyra was once again his team's biggest source of playmaking, assisting Tomas Chancalay for the opener with a brilliant long pass and creating many other chances for teammates throughout the contest. The midfielder has been amazing this season but took his game to a different level as of late, with one goal, four assists, 10 shots, 17 chances created and 39 crosses over his last five starts.
Lacking end product
Pereyra crossed six times (two accurate) and created three chances during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Dallas.
Analysis: Pereyra was held off the scoresheet, but led Minnesota in crosses and chances created during the loss. The match broke a streak of two straight with an assist as Pereyra has combined for seven shots, 11 chances created and 29 crosses over his last three appearances.
Assists despite defeat
Pereyra assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 5-4 loss to Portland Timbers.
Analysis: Pereyra provided one assist during Saturday's loss, he also sent in eight crosses and took three corners. That sort of volume is a good sign that this offensive output could continue in the coming weeks. The big hope here is that the defense can improve, otherwise these goal contributions aren't likely to lead to anything in the win column.
Logs another assist
Pereyra assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), 15 crosses (five accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Orlando City SC.
Analysis: By assisting Anthony Markanich, Pereyra will finish August with assists in back-to-back appearances, the second time he has achieved such a feat this season. Pereyra is only one assist away from tying his MLS career-high in the category. The midfielder has been much more efficient with his playmaking this season, logging eight assists on 57 chances created, 45 accurate crosses and 73 corners.
Goal and assist in big win
Pereyra scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Saturday's 5-1 victory versus San Jose Earthquakes.
Analysis: Pereyra continues to impress as one of Minnesota's best players in recent weeks, adding another goal and assist to his tally. Since the World Cup break, he has played six league games, recording two goals and two assists from 11 shots and 23 chances created, along with 46 crosses. He has also been involved defensively, making five interceptions and 13 tackles, winning at least one tackle in every game.
Whips in eight crosses
Pereyra registered eight crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat versus Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32nd minute.
Analysis: Pereyra was all over the attack in the playmaking department Wednesday, with the midfielder notching three chances created and eight crosses despite the loss. He has now gone four games since his last assist, sitting at two goals and six assists in 20 appearances this season.
Tallies late equalizer
Pereyra scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake.
Analysis: Pereyra was able to get a touch in before Rafael's save attempt, giving Minnesota United a key point in a 1-1 draw. The attacker should continue racking up gaudy offensive stats against Atlanta United, a side which has conceded 34 goals in 19 MLS matches so far.
Four shots and 10 crosses in draw
Pereyra registered four shots (two on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus San Diego FC.
Analysis: Pereyra was heavily involved in the 1-1 draw with San Diego, but didn't get a goal involvement. So far this year he has scored one and assisted six with one assist coming in the three games since the World Cup break. He had also provided an assist in the game just before the break. His five chances created in the game were the second most he has created in a single game this season.
Main creator for Minnesota
Pereyra took an off target shot, crossed six times (four accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Vancouver.
Analysis: Pereyra was held off the scoresheet, but led Minnesota in both crosses and chances created in the match. The match broke a streak of two straight games with an assist for the attacker as he's combined for five shots, 12 chances created and 24 crosses over his last three starts.
Logs assist
Pereyra assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat versus Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.
Analysis: Given his service volume, Pereyra was destined to get an assist and likely could've gotten another had Minnesota's finishing been better. He's in for a bit of a challenge to keep this up against Vancouver as they have only allowed 16 goals in 15 games, but they've struggled to keep teams out of the net recently. Vancouver has allowed nine goals over its last four MLS games.
Sets up late equalizer
Pereyra had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing nine times (four accurate) and creating four chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with RSL.
Analysis: Pereyra set up Mauricio Gonzalez in the 93rd minute assisting the game tying goal while leading Minnesota in crosses and chances created. The assist was the first since May 2nd for the winger as he's combined for six shots, six chances created and 22 crosses over his last three starts.
Ten crosses in defeat
Pereyra generated two shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to New England Revolution.
Analysis: Pereyra was Minnesota's most dangerous attacking presence in Saturday's 1-2 defeat at Gillette Stadium, coming closest to an equalizer in the second half when his well-struck effort was pushed away by Matt Turner at his near post after a sharp turn inside the New England defensive line, while also adding ten crosses and one key pass. The Argentine midfielder operates as the creative spine of his side's system, linking play between the lines and leading the team with 26 big chances created across 14 MLS appearances, with his ability to unlock compact defenses on full display despite the result. Pereyra has now registered one goal and four assists across 14 MLS appearances this season.
Clinical finish in win
Pereyra scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.
Analysis: Pereyra slid the ball into the bottom corner of the net Sunday from a tight angle to briefly give Minnesota an advantage in what would result in a 2-2 draw versus Austin. The midfielder led the attack with seven crosses (four accurate) and contributed two interceptions to the defensive effort. Over his last five appearances (four starts), Pereyra has created 10 chances from 26 crosses (10 accurate) and 11 corners.
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