Football News, Notes & Injuries

Biel (knee) is fully fit to play but is carefully managed by the coaching staff during the pre-season, coach Dean Smith said to the media, according to Carroll R. Walton from The Charlotte Ledger. "He's not missed a day's training, but today wasn't a day we were going to risk him. There's plenty more preseason games for him to play. He had a session this morning. He's fully fit, but I just thought it was a game too early in preseason for him."

Da Costa (shoulder) is back fit for Portland after returning in a pre-season friendly against LA Galaxy, the club posted.

Nascimento will continue to play for Los Angeles Galaxy with his loan from Brazilian club Botafogo extended through June 30 with a purchase option, the team announced Friday.

Torres is a new signing for Austin, arriving as a Designated Player through the 2029/30 season with an option for 2030/31 after leaving Brazilian squad Palmeiras, the club announced Friday.

Aviles has completed a move to Montreal on loan from Inter Miami through the 2026 season, his new team announced Friday.

Barraza signed a contract with Inter Miami until June 2027 on Friday. The deal also includes an option for the 2027/28 MLS campaign.

Qasem (knee) started in a preseason friendly match against Colorado on Friday.

Stewart-Baynes (ankle) is playing in a friendly during the preseason.

Morales (lower body) is in the starting XI of Friday's friendly against FC Slovan Liberec during pre-season, the club posted.

Bugaj (lower body) is in the starting XI of Friday's friendly against FC Slovan Liberec during pre-season, the club posted.

Losenko has been loaned to Montreal from Shakhtar Donetsk, according to his new club.

Rios Novo has permanently signed with Miami from Lanus, according to his new club.

Hansen has signed a new contract with Colorado, according to his club.

Bombino has extended with San Diego, according to his club.

Eile (hamstring) appeared in the second half of Wednesday's offseason game versus Sarasota Paradise.

Sofo (wrist) returned to action Wednesday in a practice match against Sarasota Paradise.

Magno is back with his parent club NYCFC for the pre-season after ending his loan to Corinthians, Sporting Director Todd Dunivant confirmed in a press conference, according to Glenn Crooks from Big Ten Network. "[He] brings something to our attack that is going to be helpful."

Nelson signed a contract extension with LA Galaxy through the 2027-28 season, with an option for the 2028-29 season, the club announced. "We are thrilled that John is choosing to continue his journey with the Galaxy. As part of our MLS Cup Championship squad in 2024 and after delivering consistent performances throughout 2025, John has proven to be a leader in our back line and an outstanding teammate. We look forward to John's continued contributions to the club in 2026 and beyond," said LA Galaxy General Manager Will Kuntz.

Aman signed a contract with D.C. United through June 2027 with options for 2027-28, 2028-29, and 2029-30 seasons, the club announced. "Richie had an outstanding career at the University of Washington, helping the Huskies win their first-ever NCAA National Championship last month and we are very pleased to be adding him to our team. He is adept at creating scoring opportunities from his constant movement and 1 v 1 attacking qualities and we look forward to his continued development with us," said Dr. Erkut Sogut, D.C. United Managing Director of Soccer Operations.

Mueller (chest) started and played 45 minutes in a preseason friendly.

Brady (lower body) started and played 45 minutes in a preseason friendly.

Barroso started the second half of a preseason friendly, according to his club.

Yow has completed a transfer to New England from KVC Westerlo, according to his new club.