CJ dos Santos
SDL
Goalkeeper
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Aug 24, 2000 (26)
Right
6'4"
190 lb
Concedes three goals
Dos Santos allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-3 draw versus Houston Dynamo.
Analysis: Dos Santos has recently struggled to stop shots, and Wednesday was a prime example, with the goalkeeper conceding several goals without logging any saves. The goalie has allowed multiple goals in each of his last four games, with the span including 16 saves and 12 goals conceded on his part. Dos Santos will look to bounce back Saturday against the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Eight saves but concedes four
CJ Dos Santos registered eight saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-1 defeat to New York Red Bulls.
Analysis: Dos Santos was unable to prevent New York Red Bulls from scoring four goals despite making eight saves during the game. The keeper has kept three clean sheets in his 13 games so far this season, and this was the second this season that he has conceded four goals. The eight saves that he made in the match were the most that he has made in a game. this year.
Returns from Cabo Verde duty
Dos Santos is available for Saturday's MLS matchup against New York Red Bulls after returning from international duty with Cabo Verde, having been omitted from San Diego FC's latest injury report.
Analysis: Dos Santos returns to contention after missing San Diego's previous league fixture against Austin due to his international commitments. The goalkeeper had been in strong form before his departure, recording six saves in the 2-2 draw against Inter Miami, marking his fourth six-save performance of the season. Duran Ferree was expected to deputize during his absence, but Dos Santos should now be in contention to reclaim his starting position between the posts. His return gives San Diego its regular goalkeeping option ahead of Saturday's encounter.
Concedes twice versus Miami
Dos Santos recorded six saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Inter Miami CF.
Analysis: Dos Santos conceded a pair of goals in Sunday's draw, but it's hard to put much blame on him considering the goals were scored by Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Dos Santos made six saves for the fourth time this season to help earn his side an impressive draw. He's heading out on national team duty with Cabo Verde so he will miss the upcoming clash at Austin FC on Saturday, so Duran Ferree will likely step in to start.
Heading out with NT
Dos Santos has been called up by Cape Verde for the September-October international break and will therefore miss Saturday's clash against Austin, returning for the match against NYRB on October 10.
Analysis: Dos Santos has been the regular starter in goal for San Diego in the second half of the season, contributing 41 saves, three clean sheets and 16 clearances in 12 starts. He will miss Saturday's clash against Austin due to the call up but and will be replaced by Duran Ferree between the posts during his absence.
Serves suspension
Dos Santos has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Miami on Sep 20.
Analysis: Dos Santos has held the starting job for San Diego since the World Cup break, making eight straight starts before his suspension. In that span he allowed nine goals while producing 26 saves and three clean sheets, a strong, run as he's settled in as the club's No. 1 ahead of Duran Ferree.
Sent off after busy shift
Dos Santos made two saves and saved a penalty while conceding three goals before picking up two yellow cards and being sent off in the 80th minute of Wednesday's 3-2 loss to San Jose.
Analysis: Dos Santos will miss at least one game due to the suspension, sitting out Sunday's match against Philadelphia, with Duran Ferree expected to replace him in goal. This follows a recent stretch that already saw him go multiple matches without a clean sheet, and his path back into the starting role will be worth monitoring once the suspension is served.
Three saves in loss
CJ Dos Santos recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Orlando City SC.
Analysis: Dos Santos turned in three saves and produced a standout stop to deny Antoine Griezmann a clear opportunity, but a 28th minute goal ruled out any chance of a clean sheet for the second consecutive league game, marking the first time since his reappointment that he has gone more than one match without a shutout. He will hope to bounce back midweek on Wednesday against San Jose, a side that has struggled for goals recently with just two in their last four games.
Keeps clean sheet Saturday
Dos Santos made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Dos Santos kept his third clean sheet in his last five starts Saturday, easily keeping Colorado scoreless with just two saves. He's been productive this season since recovering from a nose injury and then serving at the World Cup with Cabo Verde, conceding four goals, making 15 saves and keeping three clean sheets across his last five starts.
Concedes three in loss
CJ Dos Santos recorded two saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat versus Portland Timbers.
Analysis: Dos Santos entered the game in good form since reclaiming the starting spot ahead of Duran Ferree, having kept two clean sheets in his previous three league outings. That form took a hit as he shipped three goals and made only two saves. He will next be in action on Saturday against Colorado Rapids.
Three saves in 1-0 win
CJ Dos Santos registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Los Angeles Football Club.
Analysis: Dos Santos kept his second clean sheet of the season and both have come in the last three games. The keeper made three saves but was also lucky to keep the ball out. Denis Bounga had the ball in the back of the net, but the ball luckily touched his arm for San Diego and the goal was disallowed.
Seven saves in 1-1 draw
CJ Dos Santos registered seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Minnesota United.
Analysis: CJ Dos Santos started his fifth game of the season for San Diego this season and helped his team to a 1-1 draw against Minnesota. This was his second game in which he made seven saves this season, although he conceded four goals in the other game in which he made seven saves.
Registers clean sheet
Dos Santos recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory over FC Dallas.
Analysis: A single save was enough for Dos Santos to register his first clean sheet of the campaign. He has taken the place of Duran Ferree for three games in a row and will be expected to start against Minnesota United next weekend.
Concedes Late Winner
Dos Santos had no saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Dos Santos was unable to make a save in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat at Colorado, conceding Loic Williams' stoppage-time debut goal after the defender converted Paxten Aaronson's assist to end what had been a well-organized San Diego defensive performance that looked likely to earn a point. The goalkeeper heads into San Diego's next match against Dallas having now conceded nine goals and kept no clean sheets across his first three appearances of the season, with his side remaining winless on the road.
Concedes four in loss
CJ Dos Santos registered seven saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Analysis: Dos Santos entered the lineup in place of Duran Feere and endured a tough outing, conceding four goals to equal his heaviest defeat since joining the side last season, though he still managed seven saves with four from inside the box. San Diego's next action comes after a lengthy break due to the World Cup, with their next fixture set for July. 22 against Colorado Rapids.
On bench Saturday
Dos Santos (nose) is on the bench in Saturday's match against Cincinnati.
Analysis: Dos Santos had just made his first appearance of the season before missing two contests with a nose issue. He's now available but will have to compete for the spot with Saturday's starter Duran Ferree and late signing Jacob Jackson.
Dealing with nose issue
Dos Santos is currently sidelined after coach Mikey Varas revealed that "CJ has a nose injury. It shouldn't be a long term, but it's also definitely not a quick turnaround, so he just needs to focus on his recovery to be able to play again", SanDiego Futbol reports.
Analysis: Dos Santos is expected to miss some time, even though his problem is not considered extremely serious, as the club already signed Jacob Jackson to provide backup alongside Duran Ferree for the next few weeks. Dos Santos got hurt in his first MLS start of the year, where he made two saves and conceded one goal to Los Angeles FC.
Two saves in season debut
Dos Santos was injured and subbed out in the 98th minute of Saturday's 2-2 draw against Los Angeles Football Club. He registered two saves and allowed one goal before exiting the match.
Analysis: Dos Santos made two saves in Saturday's 2-2 MLS draw with LAFC, keeping San Diego on track for a first home win of the month in his season debut before Ryan Hollingshead pounced to bundle home Mathieu Choiniere's pass in the 104th minute, snatching away all three points in the dying chaos of a heavily extended stoppage time stretch. He was rock solid in his positioning on both stops, including a sharp reaction save on a Denis Bouanga effort in the 85th minute, but had no chance on Hollingshead's point-blank finish off the set piece. Dos Santos was unfortunately forced off injured in the 89th minute, which should open the door for Duran Ferree to start in goal again with Pablo Sisniega (back) still sidelined.
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