He can be reached by email at benjaminarthur@seattlepi.com. Should Astros fans be rooting for the Yankees or Rays? Major League Soccer announced that the Sounders’ match against the Colorado Rapids, initially scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed due to new confirmed cases of COVID-19 among the latter’s staff and players. Report: Bill O'Brien bickered with Texans' JJ Watt before firing. RSS feed. Seattle Sounders general manager Garth Lagerwey said striker Raúl Ruidíaz is asymptomatic after testing positive for COVID-19 and could play for the club as soon as Oct. 27 “if all goes well.”, “So far he is asymptomatic. Stitcher | Seattle Sounders' Ruidíaz 'doing well' after testing positive for COVID-19; in isolation in Peru.

Both players have not shown serious symptoms and were placed in total isolation before their positive tests were confirmed, according to a federation statement on Monday. Raúl Mario Ruidíaz Misitich (Spanish pronunciation: [raˈul rujˈðiaθ misiˈtitʃ], Croatian: Misitić, born 25 July 1990) is a Peruvian footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC and the Peru national team, as a striker.. The Seattle Times reported on Friday that Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz was suspended and fined an undisclosed amount for violent conduct during Wednesday’s match against the Portland Timbers.He will miss Seattle’s next game against the LA Galaxy.. Get insights, lively discussion and, of course, debate from Houston Chronicle columnists and guests every Thursday as they take on the most current hot-button topics in sports. Seattle Sounders' Raul Ruidiaz captures AT&T Goal of the Week for long-distance stunner vs. LAFC. After testing positive for Covid-19 on Monday, Ruidíaz is now much closer to a worst-case scenario that could cost him the remainder of the MLS regular season. But he’s making it the best of it. scheduled to return to Seattle after Peru’s match Tuesday against Brazil. September 2, 2020 12:21PM EDT. Spotify |

It helps! He’s missed the club’s last two league matches. What’s up with Astros’ Zack Greinke signaling his own pitches? Ben Arthur covers sports for SeattlePI. Ruidiaz last suited up for Peru last Thursday, starting and playing 74 minutes in a 2-2 draw with Paraguay. Seattle Sounders general manager Garth Lagerwey said striker Raúl Ruidíaz is asymptomatic after testing positive for COVID-19 and could play for the club as soon as Oct. 27 “if all goes well.” He's currently in isolation in his native Peru. Any further delay would make it almost impossible for him to return to the field before Decision Day on Nov. 8. The good news is that Ruidíaz is still apparently symptom-free, at least as recently as Monday evening. Ride of the Valkyries - A Seattle Reign blog, #TheFuture: Sounders 2, the Academy and Sounders U23s, Memes, Catchphrases and Hashtags - or how to speak Sounder at Heart, Sounders Trophy Case - The Cups, CCL/CCC & Playoff Appearances and Individual Awards, Ruidiaz won’t be required to do a second quarantine, after all, Sounders at Earthquakes: community player ratings form, Earthquakes vs. Sounders: Highlights, stats and quotes, Handwalla Bwana reportedly traded to Nashville. Ben Arthur covers sports for SeattlePI. “We would anticipate that he would be eligible, if all goes well, if all goes to plan, if he remains healthy, that he will be able to play on Oct. 27.”. Lagerwey said he has not spoken to Ruidíaz personally, but other members of the Sounders have and reports back to him have been positive, considering the circumstances. Further complicating the situation is that Peru — which is going forward with its match tonight against Brazil despite having two positive Covid-19 tests — has another round of World Cup qualifying scheduled for Nov. 12 and 17.

The Peruvian striker has missed Seattle’s last two league matches: a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake at home Oct. 7 and a 3-1 loss to LAFC last Sunday. Follow him on twitter at @benyarthur.

He is of maternal Croatian descent and his nickname, "The Flea", stems from his small frame and his ability to get past defenders with great ball control. SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 03: Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) waits on the field during a replay review during a MLS match between the Seattle Sounders and the Vancouver Whitecaps on October 3, 2020, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. “He’ll be in isolation in Peru for a period of time. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours.

That could take as little as a week, but could take longer. He was initially scheduled to return to Seattle after Peru’s match Tuesday against Brazil. In the best-case scenario, Raúl Ruidíaz was always expected to miss at least five games. Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) shoots and scores a third goal for the Sounders during the second half of the MLS Cup final, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Since joining Peru for international duty, Ruidiaz has missed two Sounders league matches: a 2-1 home win against Real Salt Lake and a 3-1 road loss to LAFC. Per MLS rules, he to has to complete a 10-day quarantine before rejoining his club. It’s not clear when Ruidiaz will officially rejoin the Sounders. If he comes through that period and is still asymptomatic, then he will be deemed to be no longer infectious and will be permitted to travel, at which point he would fly back to Seattle. Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz has tested positive for COVID-19, the Peruvian soccer federation confirmed this week. Hopefully it will remain that way,” Lagerwey told reporters Wednesday. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Follow@ Dylan_Butler. While the Sounders have been first and foremost a defense-first side in the Brian Schmetzer-era, its offense has been nothing to scoff at. He’s doing the best he can.”. Seattle Sounders trading homegrown midfielder Handwalla Bwana to Nashville SC, The ascension of Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, Washington Huskies guard Nahziah Carter suspended from team activities, Texas leads nation in early voting totals, with 4 million ballots cast, Harris County surpasses 700,000 votes, more than half of total 2016 turnout, Federal court rules Texas doesn’t have to notify voters whose ballots are tossed, Trump billboard in Houston goes viral after being vandalized, Opinion: Trump has lowered costs and increased Medicare options by favoring market competition, Early voting in Harris County outpacing 2016, as more than 628K vote in first week, Coronavirus live updates: Texas reports most hospitalizations since Aug. 28, Stephanie Stradley’s Texans-Titans Q&A with Tom Gower, Astros' George Springer sends love to Gary Pettis after home run, 'Bad Hombres' tells story of Texas-Mexico border through baseball, Padres say Tommy Pham in 'good condition' after stabbing, surgery, Stephanie Stradley’s Texans-Jaguars Q&A with Alfie Crow. As of yet, there are no indications that those matches will be called off or that the Sounders would have any added ability to decline the call-up. Sounders’ Raul Ruidiaz could be impacted if MLS withholds players from international play due to quarantine restrictions Sep. 26, 2020 at 5:16 pm Updated Sep. 26, 2020 at 7:12 pm Ruidiaz is also expected to miss the club’s road match at the San Jose Earthquakes this Sunday. Two Peru players, inlcuding Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz, have been ruled out of the South American World Cup qualifying match after testing positive for COVID-19.

According to a report in The Athletic, the possibility of conducting the playoffs in a second bubble have been all but completely dismissed, as the logistics of pulling that off on such short notice would make it extremely difficult to implement. A key cog in that has been the wily Peruvian, Raul Ruidiaz. Diaz, who’s been on international duty with Peru’s national team, tested positive for the virus along with another member of the team, Alex Valera. Sounders erupt after half-time to down Whitecaps. Ruidiaz, 30, leads the first-place Sounders (9-4-3, 30 points) with nine goals in 13 appearances. “The Peruvian federation follows the same quarantine as MLS and the same rehab protocol,” Lagerwey said. Even in that scenario, though, a Sounders spokesperson said the team is still expecting MLS to require Ruidíaz to quarantine for 10 days before returning to training. Peru’s National Team confirmed Monday that Ruidiaz has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Tuesday’s CONMEBOL South American 2022 World Cup Qualifying match against Brazil.In addition, Ruidiaz could miss ample time for the Sounders due to quarantining and pending he … Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, States finalize their vaccine distribution plans, More Than 70% of Shoppers Have This Food Fear About Coronavirus. That would mean he wouldn’t even be eligible to play until the Nov. 1 match against the Colorado Rapids.

The Sounders have historically acquiesced to their players’ desires to join national teams and there are no indications this experience will force a change in that policy. Seattle Sounders general manager Garth Lagerwey said striker Raúl Ruidíaz is asymptomatic after testing positive for COVID-19 and could play for the club as … Dylan Butler Contributor. There’s less than a month before Decision Day and it’s unclear when Ruidíaz will be allowed back into the United States after testing positive for Covid-19. Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz has tested positive for COVID-19, the Peruvian soccer federation confirmed this week. Sounders and Earthquakes play to a forgettable scoreless draw.

Thanks! In the 54th minute of Wednesday’s match against the Timbers, Ruidiaz challenged Timbers defender Pablo Bonilla and fell … A Seattle Sounders and Seattle Reign Blog, US National Team, World Cup and Other International Soccer, Raúl Ruidíaz could miss rest of regular season, Saudi Arabian team targeting Nicolas Lodeiro. Our data provider is having technical issues, live scoring and stats are impacted. It’s at least possible that he will be required to remain in Peru until the virus clears his system. Follow him on twitter at @benyarthur. They were ruled out of Peru’s 2022 World Cup Qualifying match against Brazil on Tuesday. We are working with them to enable your sports experiences again as quickly as possible. Even in that scenario, though, a Sounders spokesperson said the team is still expecting MLS to require Ruidíaz to quarantine for 10 days before returning to training.