Rafael Mosquera
NYR
Right Winger
Half-Space Orchestrator
May 24, 2005 (21)
Left
5'11"
Back in attacking rotation
Mosquera has completed his international duty with Panama and is available for New York Red Bulls' MLS clash against San Diego FC on Saturday after being omitted from the league's latest injury report.
Analysis: Mosquera missed the matchup against St. Louis City SC while representing Panama during the international break but is now back in contention for attacking minutes. The winger has made 10 MLS appearances this season, recording six shots and eight chances created while primarily serving as a rotational option. He previously scored three goals at the 2024 U20 CONCACAF Championship and earned his first senior cap for Panama in a 2025 friendly against Chile. Despite his return, Mosquera is more likely to provide depth off the bench than immediately break into the starting XI against San Diego.
Called into Panama squad
Mosquera has been called into Panama's squad for the upcoming camp, and will miss Saturday's clash against St. Louis due to the call up, returning for the match against San Diego on October 10, according to the club.
Analysis: Mosquera has made 10 appearances for New York Red Bulls this season, contributing six shots and eight chances created, and previously scored three goals at the 2024 U20 CONCACAF Championship, helping Panama qualify for the U20 World Cup. He has one senior cap for Panama to his name, earned in a 2025 friendly against Chile.
Returns with Red Bulls II
Mosquera (thigh) returned to competitive action Tuesday, playing the opening 45 minutes for New York Red Bulls II in a 4-2 loss to New York City FC II, according to the club.
Analysis: Mosquera took an important step in his recovery by starting and completing the first half for Red Bulls II before being replaced at halftime. The winger had been unavailable for more than a month due to the thigh problem, so his 45-minute outing was likely aimed at rebuilding match fitness before returning to regular first-team involvement. Mosquera should provide additional competition on the wing once fully reintegrated, though his workload could continue to be managed following the extended absence.
Questionable with thigh concern
Mosquera was listed as questionable for the week 17 encounter with Philadelphia after suffering a thigh issue, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Mosquera has made a few appearances on the right wing while taking occasional corner kicks this campaign, so his potential absence would hurt the team's ability in those aspects. However, Cade Cowell (ankle) is the main option in his position and will aim to be fully fit for upcoming action. Mosquera's thigh concern is a meaningful uncertainty for a RBNY team that needs its offensive core healthy and available heading into the final half of the season.
Three crosses Wednesday
Mosquera generated three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minute.
Analysis: Mosquera came off the bench in his fourth consecutive contest Wednesday and still made a solid impact. He recorded three crosses for the fifth time this season and also created one chance and took two corners on the attack. He also won two tackles in a solid 25 minutes off the bench.
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