Soccer player Jordan Morris from the Sounders will not play against Vancouver due to a setback in his recovery.
A Fresh Take on Jordan Morris's Hamstring Woes
Sounders sensation Jordan Morris is once again sidelined due to a hamstring strain. Following an MRI on Friday, the star forward is out for Sunday's clash against the Vancouver Whitecaps and more than likely the FIFA Men's Club World Cup later this month.
Morris's latest injury occurred during training on Thursday. His initial left hamstring injury dates back to a CONCACAF Champions Cup road duel against Cruz Azul in March. The subsequent reinjury in the final minutes of a draw against Colorado in April has kept him out of 12 of the team's previous 14 games.
Sounders gaffer Brian Schmetzer shared an update on Morris's condition, stating, "He does have a small strain of that hamstring. He was trending well, but this is a little bit of a setback. So, seven to 10 days, let's see how that goes. Maybe that's stretched into two weeks because we're going to be now triply ultracautious."
Luckily, Morris won't require surgery, and the Sounders are loosely targeting a recovery timeline of two weeks, taking a cautious approach to ensure his complete recovery. The team is set to kick off their Club World Cup group-stage campaign against Brazilian side Botafogo on June 15 at Lumen Field.
Rising Stars in Morris's Absence
The temporary absence of Morris has allowed other attackers to step up and demonstrate their prowess. Forward Danny Musovski enjoyed a record streak of netting five goals in five consecutive matches before reportedly "plateauing," according to Schmetzer. More recently, forward Jesús Ferreira, who missed the loss to Minnesota to be present for his daughter's birth, has impressed on the pitch.
Schmetzer spoke about Ferreira's performance, mentioning that his first run at the beginning of the year was "a little disjointed," but since then, he has "done pretty good up there."
The Rest of the Match
Sounders (7-5-5) vs Vancouver (9-1-5)
The upcoming duel between the Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps, slated for 6 p.m. on Sunday at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, presents an unusual challenge for both teams. While Vancouver currently leads the Western Conference with a league-best plus-15 goal differential, the Sounders have struggled amidst their key player's absence.
The Whitecaps have been hit hard by a virus contracted during their CCC match in Mexico City, with several players reporting gastrointestinal symptoms. With seven starters out on international duty and an additional eight questionable due to the virus, Vancouver's roster is far from its usual formidable self.
In addition to the Whitecaps' woes, the Sounders are also dealing with their own injury issues. Defenders Yeimar, Kim Kee-hee, Stuart Hawkins, midfielder Reed Baker-Whiting, and forward Osaze De Rosario are all sidelined due to international duty or injuries.
Despite these challenges, both teams are gearing up for an exciting bout, with Morris's teammates eager to step up in his absence. If the past few weeks have shown anything, it's that those who roll with the punches often come out on top.
- Seattle's other American-football team, the Seattle Kraken, may have a chance to shine during Morris's recovery, as the Sounders' absence of their star forward opens up playing time for rising stars like Danny Musovski and Jesús Ferreira.
- With Jordan Morris out due to his hamstring strain, football fans in Seattle will have to watch the NFL's Seattle Seahawks or maybe even catch a Kraken game, as the Sounders face a challenging period without their top scorer.
- Despite the Mariners' (Seattle's baseball team) strong start to the season, the city's sports fans cannot ignore the absence of Morris and the Sounders' upcoming match against Vancouver, especially with both teams dealing with injuries and uncertainties.
- As the NFL's Seattle Seahawks prepare for their next game, sounding the call for Seattle sports fans to rally behind their team, football enthusiasts can take solace in knowing that the Sounders' Morris should be back on the pitch soon, ready to tackle his hamstring woes and score goals for his city's sports-loving crowd.
