Joao Paulo
34-Year-Old
Seattle Sounders FC
MLS
GTD
Injury Knee
Est. Return 9/13/2025
Participates in training
Paulo (knee) participated in training warmups on Tuesday and is close to returning, coach Brian Schmetzer said to the media, according to Jackson Felts from 93.3 KJR radio. "They participated in warm ups today, so they're getting closer."
ANALYSIS
Paulo suffered a knee injury in late June that has sidelined him since then and required a small surgery for a meniscus clean-up. The midfielder participated in the warmups of team training on Tuesday, suggesting he isn't far from making his return, as he could be back after the international break for the next game against LA Galaxy on Sept. 13. That said, he had only a rotational role prior to his injury and will likely find that role again for the final stretch of the season when fit.
Paulo suffered a knee injury in late June that has sidelined him since then and required a small surgery for a meniscus clean-up. The midfielder participated in the warmups of team training on Tuesday, suggesting he isn't far from making his return, as he could be back after the international break for the next game against LA Galaxy on Sept. 13. That said, he had only a rotational role prior to his injury and will likely find that role again for the final stretch of the season when fit.
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Expected back on field Thursday
Paulo (knee) is expected to be back on the field on Thursday, coach Brian Schmetzer said in a press conference, according to Niko Moreno of Pulso Sports.
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Expected to return in 2025
Paulo is expected to return in 2025 after that his ACL revealed to be fully intact, coach Brian Schmetzer said in a press conference, according to the club. "I'm just so happy. And JP is obviously very happy, and his teammates are happy. We let them know the news. We're going to wait till he's back up here [from LA], but I can probably tell you that it's six to eight weeks, maybe from the date of injury."
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Will miss rest of 2025 season
Paulo will miss the rest of the 2025 MLS season due to an ACL injury, Niko Moreno of MLS.com reports.
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Negotiating with Sounders
Paulo remains negotiations with Seattle, the club announced.
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On bench for Colorado match
Paulo (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's trip to Colorado Rapids.
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