José Caicedo
POT
Center Midfielder
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May 23, 2002 (24)
Right
5'10"
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2026 Major League Soccer
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2026 Major League Soccer
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Available again
Caicedo (thigh) is an option for MLS play going forward after leaving his injury behind, Jeremy Peterman of Cascadia FC reports.
Analysis: Caicedo could see limited minutes in his return to action following a one-month absence, but his availability is great news for a Portland midfield that has struggled without him. Once he has regained full match fitness, he'll look to take a starting role back from veteran Diego Chara. Prior to the injury, Caicedo was averaging 40.1 accurate passes, 4.5 ball recoveries and 1.8 tackles per game in league play.
Back in full speed drills
Caicedo (thigh) took part in full-speed drills Wednesday, with coach Marti Cifuentes saying, per Jeremy Peterman. "He is taking steps in the right direction,"
Analysis: Caicedo has missed four matches since being forced off in the first half against Minnesota United in early September but is now back in full-speed drills and in line to return Saturday at Sporting Kansas City. He started the four matches he was available for before the injury and has been an important midfield option when fit, so his return could push Diego Chara into more of a rotational role. Still, Caicedo has gone about a month without match minutes, so his workload could be managed as he works his way back into the lineup.
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