Matthew Dos Santos
NYR
Left Back
Balanced Full Back
Jun 5, 2008 (18)
Left
5'9"
Assists late goal in 4-1 win
Dos Santos assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 win over San Diego FC.
Analysis: Dos Santos came on as a late substitute and was able to assist Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to score the final goal in the 4-1 win. This was his first goal involvement of the game and only his second time appearing from the bench.
Set to reclaim starting role
Dos Santos has returned to New York Red Bulls following international duty and is available for Saturday's MLS clash against San Diego FC after being omitted from the league's latest injury report.
Analysis: Dos Santos missed the matchup against St. Louis City SC while representing his national team but is now back in contention to resume his regular starting duties. The defender has established himself as New York's first-choice left-back this season, becoming one of the team's most reliable defensive contributors. Devin Padelford was an alternative to cover the left flank during his absence, while Emil Forsberg could have taken on additional set-piece responsibilities. With his international commitments completed, Dos Santos is expected to slot straight back into the starting XI against San Diego.
Unavailable Saturday
Dos Santos will miss the upcoming meeting with St. Louis through international duty, the MLS announced Friday.
Analysis: Dos Santos has emerged as his team's starting left-back this campaign, and his international call-up removes one of the club's most reliable defensive contributors for one game. After that, he'll be back with the team for a subsequent match against San Diego. Another player such as Devin Padelford will cover the left defensive flank while he's away, while Emil Forsberg could enjoy increased set-piece duties.
Available after break
Dos Santos (knee) is back in training, according to South Ward Central, and he wasn't listed on the Red Bulls' injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Philadelphia.
Analysis: Dos Santos should be back in the mix after the break despite dealing with a calf injury before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The right-back, who has appeared in every game but one while starting in 13 of his 14 contests, should return to the starting lineup against Philadephia on Wednesday.
Suffering from injury
Dos Santos is questionable moving forward with a calf injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Dos Santos has been added to the Red Bulls' report this matchday with a calf issue that has him uncertain for Saturday. He's been a creative contributor in New York's defense and a player with legitimate value when getting regular minutes. He has been starting at left-back, with Joyeux Masanka Bungi as a possible replacement.
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