Nectarios Triantis
MIN
Center Midfielder
Box-to-Box
May 11, 2003 (23)
Right
6'3"
Back in midfield mix
Triantis is available for Minnesota United's MLS clash against Houston Dynamo on Saturday after returning from international duty with Greece and being omitted from the league's latest injury report.
Analysis: Triantis missed the matchup against Seattle Sounders while representing Greece during the international break but is now back in contention for selection. The midfielder was a regular starter early in the campaign but has since seen his role diminish, making just one start across Minnesota's previous six MLS matches. Despite his return, Triantis is likely to remain a rotational option against Houston, with a role off the bench more likely than an immediate return to the starting XI.
Heading out with NT
Triantis has been called up by Greece for the four matches during the September-October international break and will therefore miss Saturday's clash against Seattle.
Analysis: Triantis was a regular starter for Minnesota at the beginning of the campaign but has started only one game in the last six MLS games, therefore his absence against the Sounders will not impact the starting XI. He should return in time to face Houston on October 10 and provide help from the bench.
On bench against San Jose
Triantis (lower body) is on the bench in Saturday's clash against San Jose Earthquakes.
Analysis: Triantis regained fitness after dealing with a moderate issue, with his return to the match squad offering a reliable option to replace either Wil Trapp or Owen Gene at some point. The 23-year-old has been deployed as a central midfielder throughout the season, averaging 32.3 accurate passes, 5.4 balls recovered and 1.8 tackles per game while scoring one goal and an assist over 15 MLS appearances.
Out with lower extremity issue
Triantis is sidelined ahead of the midweek clash with Sporting Kansas City due to an injured lower extremity.
Analysis: The full extent of Triantis' issue is still unknown, making him a big doubt after the game against SKC, which marks his first absence of the season. He has been operating as a midfielder, scoring and assisting once throughout the 2026 MLS campaign. Given his current role, Wil Trapp may be a strong option to fill in.
Assists winner Saturday
Triantis assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew.
Analysis: Triantis assisted the match-winning goal Saturday as his cross connected with Anthony Markanich's head in the 74th minute to take the 3-2 lead. It was the only chance he created in the match, but it was enough to secure the win and record his first assist of the season. He was subbed off immediately after that goal, replaced by Wil Trapp in the 75th minute.
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