MLS Injured & Suspended List Soccer

28.1.26 Miami

Inter Miami's preseason has been dealt an early blow after Spanish left back Sergio Reguilon sustained a significant right knee injury during a friendly against Alianza Lima. Medical evaluations confirmed a Grade 2 sprain involving a partial ligament tear, though surgery will not be required. Grade 2 knee sprains typically sideline players for two to six weeks, leaving Reguilon's availability for the MLS season opener uncertain.

6.11.25 Miami

Inter Miami will be without striker Luis Suarez for Saturday's decisive MLS playoff match against Nashville after he was handed a one-match ban for violent conduct. The suspension stems from an off-the-ball incident in Game Two, when Suarez kicked out at defender Andy Najar during Miami's 2-1 loss. Although he went unpunished during the match, the MLS Disciplinary Committee later issued a ban and fine.

19.10.25 Seattle

The Seattle Sounders closed their regular season with a 2-1 win over NYCFC but suffered a major blow as midfielder Pedro de la Vega exited in the 24th minute with a serious-looking knee injury. De la Vega, who has four goals and five assists this season, will be evaluated in Seattle. The Sounders face Minnesota United in the first round of the playoffs.

9.9.25 Miami

MLS has suspended Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez for three league matches after his involvement in a brawl following the Leagues Cup final against Seattle. Suarez put a Sounders player in a headlock and later spat at a team official. He'll miss key games as Miami fights for playoff positioning. While Suarez and others received harsher bans from Leagues Cup authorities, those may not be enforced due to expiring contracts.

6.9.25 Miami

Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez has been suspended for six Leagues Cup matches after spitting at a Seattle Sounders coach following Miami's 3-0 loss in the tournament final. The altercation also led to suspensions for teammates Sergio Busquets (2 matches) and Tomas Aviles (3 matches), as well as Sounders coach Steven Lenhart (5 matches) for violent conduct. Suarez, who also grabbed a player by the neck, later issued a public apology, expressing regret for his actions.

10.8.25 Miami

Lionel Messi will sit out Inter Miami's MLS match against Orlando on Sunday as he recovers from a minor muscle injury in his upper right leg, sustained during the team's win over Necaxa on August 2. Coach Javier Mascherano confirmed Messi is improving but won't be risked ahead of key upcoming fixtures, including a match against LA Galaxy on August 16 and a Leagues Cup quarter-final against Tigres UANL on August 19.

4.8.25 Miami

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi sustained a minor muscle injury in his right leg during Saturday night's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa. The injury occurred early in the match after Messi collided with defenders Raul Sanchez and Alexis Pena while dribbling into the box. Medical tests confirmed the injury is minor, but his return timeline remains uncertain and will depend on how he responds to treatment, according to the club.

3.8.25 Miami

Lionel Messi exited Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa in just the 11th minute Saturday with an apparent thigh or adductor injury, sparking concern across the stadium and league. Messi went down after being tripped and appeared frustrated before being subbed off as a precaution. The extent of Messi's injury remains unclear, raising concerns of a recurrence of earlier thigh issues that sidelined him in March.

26.7.25 Miami

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said Lionel Messi is "extremely upset" after MLS suspended him for one game for missing Wednesday's All-Star Game without prior league approval. Teammate Jordi Alba received the same punishment, making both ineligible for Saturday's key match against Cincinnati. Mas called the decision "draconian" and emphasized that the club, not the players, chose to prioritize rest due to fixture congestion. MLS Commissioner Don Garber acknowledged the controversy and said the league will review its policy.

24.7.25 Miami

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will miss Inter Miami's next match after skipping the MLS All-Star Game, triggering a league rule that enforces suspension for non-injured absentees. Neither player participated in All-Star events in Austin, Texas, and no explanation was given. Their absence is a blow for Miami, who face Eastern Conference leaders Cincinnati next.

23.7.25 Vancouver

Vancouver Whitecaps defender Ranko Veselinovic will miss the rest of the MLS season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee during Saturday's 1-1 draw with San Diego. Sporting director Axel Schuster called the injury "heartbreaking" and praised Veselinovic's leadership. His absence adds to a growing injury list that includes Ryan Gauld, Sam Adekugbe, and Ali Ahmed.

16.7.25 Los Ang.

LAFC defender Aaron Long will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing successful surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles. The injury occurred in the 76th minute of LAFC's 2-0 win over Dallas on Saturday. Long, 32, had started all 15 games this season and scored one goal.