Ronaldo Vieira
SJE
Center Midfielder
Deep-Lying Playmaker
Jul 19, 1998 (28)
Right
5'10"
154 lb
Assists equalizer on Saturday
Vieira assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Vieira set up Dave Romney for the equalizer in the 57th minute. Vieira recorded 25 passes, covered over nine kilometers and also contributed defensively with three tackles, one clearance and one interception. This was his first goal contribution of the campaign.
Available back from duty
Vieira (undisclosed) was substituted as a precaution during Guinea-Bissau's 2-0 win over Tanzania and is an option for Saturday's clash against Colorado as he was back in team training Wednesday, the club posted.
Analysis: Vieira appears to have avoided a significant injury after being withdrawn in the 79th minute against Tanzania, with his substitution reportedly precautionary rather than the result of a serious setback. The midfielder has established himself as a key figure for San Jose this season, earning the captaincy and leading the team's midfielders in clearances while operating primarily in a defensive role. His availability will provide a welcome boost to the midfield ahead of Saturday's matchup against Colorado.
Forced off with apparent injury
Vieira (undisclosed) was forced off in the 79th minute of Friday's 2-0 win over Tanzania due to an apparent injury, according to Futbol24.
Analysis: Vieira had earned the team captaincy at San Jose this season, leading all midfielders in clearances from a primarily defensive role, and this setback adds fresh concern to his availability heading into the next AFCON qualifier against Nigeria on Tuesday. His recovery timeline will be worth monitoring as further details emerge.
Summoned by Guinea-Bissau
Vieira will miss Saturday's clash against Portland due to his call up to Guinea-Bissau's squad, returning for the match against Colorado on October 10, according to the club.
Analysis: Vieira has earned the team captaincy this season and leads all midfielders in clearances from a primarily defensive role, and Timo Werner is set to get a larger role in midfield during his absence, with Vieira set to represent Guinea-Bissau in AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania and Nigeria.
In starting XI Saturday
Vieira (lower body) is part of his team's starting lineup for Saturday's trip to Houston Dynamo.
Analysis: Vieira is back from a two-game absence, moving into a central midfield position alongside Beau Leroux while Ian Harkes heads to the bench against Houston. It has been a mixed campaign for Vieira, whose consistent defensive output is often marred by disciplinary weakness and a lack of offensive upside, but he could be expected to record long outings when available.
Out with lower body issue
Vieira is unavailable for an unknown period after suffering a lower body injury, per the MLS player status report.
Analysis: Vieira won't take part in the midweek derby against Los Angeles Galaxy, and his status will be uncertain for subsequent fixtures. The midfielder has been a frequent starter throughout the campaign, with his contribution limited mostly to defensive actions. Other players such as Beau Leroux and Ian Harkes will gain increased playing time in his place.
Serves ban
Vieira has served a one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Cincinnati on Saturday.
Analysis: Vieira is set to return to the lineup on Saturday after serving a one‑match suspension. Over his last five MLS appearances, he's produced 11 clearances, 10 tackles, and two chances created, starting all but one match for San Jose this season.
Picks up one match ban
Vieira picked up a yellow card in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to Orlando City, his fifth of the season, and will be suspended for Saturday's match against LA Galaxy, according to the league.
Analysis: Vieira's absence opens the door for Jonathan Gonzalez to likely step into a bigger role in the engine room for that fixture. The suspension is a minor disruption to San Jose's midfield, and Vieira should be available to regain his regular role once the one match ban is served against Cincinnati on Aug. 1.
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