Archie Goodwin
CHL
Center Forward
Playmaking Forward
Nov 7, 2004 (21)
Right
5'10"
Undergoes successful foot surgery
Goodwin (foot) underwent successful surgery Tuesday to address a plantar plate tear and is expected to be sidelined for four to five months, according to the club.
Analysis: Goodwin will miss the remainder of the 2026 MLS season after undergoing surgery to repair the plantar plate tear. The four-to-five-month recovery timeline could also limit his availability during the early stages of preseason ahead of the 2027 campaign. The forward finishes the season with three goals across 24 MLS appearances, including four starts.
Set for foot surgery
Goodwin (foot) is scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday, with a recovery timeline to be determined based on the findings during the procedure, according to coach Dean Smith, per Carroll R. Walton.
Analysis: Goodwin is already ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 MLS season after rupturing a tendon in his foot against Chicago. Tuesday's procedure should provide further clarity on the length of his recovery and whether his absence could extend into the start of next season. The forward ends the campaign with three goals from 11 shots across 24 MLS appearances, including four starts.
Will miss rest of season
Goodwin will miss the rest of the 2026 MLS season after sustaining a ruptured tendon in his foot last Saturday against Chicago Fire, Will Palaszczuk of WFNZ reports.
Analysis: Goodwin exited the weekend game against the Fire due to a foot injury, but this is clearly the worst-case scenario for the striker. He finished the 2026 MLS season with three goals on 11 shots (eight on target) across 24 appearances (four starts).
Not spotted in training Tuesday
Goodwin (ankle) wasn't spotted in Tuesday's training session, according to Will Palaszczuk of WFNZ.
Analysis: Goodwin was forced off in the second half of Saturday's loss to Chicago, and his absence from training Tuesday suggests the injury wasn't just a knock. Further tests will be needed to determine his availability, but he has time to recover since Charlotte's next game is in nearly two weeks at home against FC Dallas on Oct. 10.
Forced off against Chicago
Goodwin was helped off the pitch after suffering an apparently serious issue during Saturday's clash against Chicago Fire.
Analysis: Goodwin's situation is now a significant concern given that he was unable to put weight on his right foot following an apparent non-contact injury early in the second half of the weekend game. The young striker was filling in for the absent Idan Toklomati (international duty), who will likely bounce back to a starting spot if the severity of Goodwin's problem is confirmed.
Available vs. D.C. United
Goodwin (hip) will be available for Saturday's game against D.C. United, according to manager Dean Smith.
Analysis: Smith revealed that Harry Toffolo (hamstring) likely won't be an option Saturday, but he also said all the other players are available, meaning Goodwin should see minutes if the coaching staff decides so. Goodwin suffered an injury earlier this month against CF Montreal, but even when he's cleared to return, he shouldn't have much fantasy appeal. He's made just three starts in 2026 and has scored once in 22 league appearances.
Subs off injured in Montreal trip
Goodwin was unable to continue after sustaining an apparent hip blow during Wednesday's match against Montreal.
Analysis: Goodwin came off worst in a collision involving three players, forcing him to leave the field in pain early in the game. This issue makes the striker a big doubt for future contests as the severity of the injury is likely to be assessed in the coming days. Given that he's more often used as a bench option, his absence would hurt the team's depth, with Idan Toklomati returning to a starting role.
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