Myrto Uzuni
ATXAlbania
Right
May 31, 1995
30
5'10"
159 lb
CF
AM
Poacher
AustinOut Saturday
Uzuni (lower body) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against St. Louis City.
Analysis: Uzuni has been unable to overcome the lower body injury that had left him questionable heading into the final game before the World Cup break, representing a big loss for Austin's front line at an inopportune moment in the campaign. The striker has produced five goals in MLS action this season, leading the squad in that category, and his absence brings an end to a five-game starting run. His situation will be monitored closely during the World Cup break as Austin hope the issue does not prove to be a significant setback heading into the second half of the season.
Doubtful with lower body issue
Uzuni is questionable for Saturday's trip to St. Louis City as he deals with a lower body injury, the team reported Friday.
Analysis: Uzuni could be a big loss for Austin's front line if this problem prevents him from playing in the final game before the World Cup break. The striker has produced five goals in MLS action this season, leading the squad in that category. A serious issue would interrupt his five-game starting run while leading to a chance for CJ Fodrey or the recently recovered Brandon Vazquez to join Christian Ramirez up front.
Converts penalty
Uzuni scored one goal to go with seven shots (four on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Minnesota United.
Analysis: Uzuni converted a first half penalty Sunday in Austin's 2-2 stalemate versus Minnesota. The forward led the team with seven shot attempts (four on goal) en route to scoring in his third successive appearance (third start). Over his last five appearances (five starts), Uzuni has scored four times from 21 shots (10 on goal) and played the full 90 minutes three times.
Scores in win
Uzuni scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus St. Louis City SC.
Analysis: Uzuni added a late insurance goal for Austin on Sunday and he was efficient with his shots, putting three of his four attempts on target. He'll need to be this clinical to get past Minnesota United, a side which has limited opponents to 16 goals in 11 MLS games.
In starting XI Saturday
Uzuni (ankle) has made the starting lineup for Saturday's meeting with Houston Dynamo.
Analysis: Uzuni has made a quick recovery from the issue that forced him to miss the last matchup versus San Jose, and he's back in his usual spot in the front line. Prior to the injury, he scored two goals over eight starts in the 2026 MLS season. His return will push CJ Fodrey back to a substitute role.
Doubtful due to ankle injury
Uzuni has been listed as questionable on the team's availability report for Wednesday's visit to San Jose while he recovers from an ankle problem.
Analysis: Uzuni is one of Austin's top offensive threats, currently tied with Jonathan Bell and Christian Ramirez as the only players on the squad with multiple goals in the 2026 MLS campaign. Therefore, the striker's absence would be a huge blow to a team that would have to resort to CJ Fodrey instead, or give Facundo Torres increased attacking responsibilities as a lone center-forward.
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