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JOHN NELSON
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JOHN NELSON
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Pens two-year deal
Nelson signed a two-year contract with LA Galaxy, the club announced.
Impact
Nelson was excellent when healthy when he was with St. Louis and now he's headed to LA Galaxy. The defender totaled 17 appearances (14 starts) in 2023, and should take a significant role with the Galaxy in 2024.
DECEMBER 21, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances in start
Nelson took a shot and created two chances in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against Real Salt Lake. He also made an interception and won two of two tackles in the match.
Impact
Nelson returned to the XI at left-back Wednesday while Kyle Hiebert was suspended, marking his first MLS start in more than a month (not including the postponed Dallas game). Nelson remains a more natural left-back than Hiebert, but is still likely to return to the bench next time out.
JUNE 22, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Returning from suspension
Nelson will be eligible to feature in next weekend's clash against the Whitecaps after serving a red card suspension.
Impact
Nelson missed Saturday's win over Sporting KC after getting sent off in the previous outing against the Fire, but he should return to the XI at left-back to face Vancouver next weekend.
MAY 22, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Sent off against Chicago
Nelson was shown a red card in the 70th minute of Saturday's clash against the Fire following a foul on Brian Gutierrez for his second booking of the match.
Impact
Nelson has started all 12 of St. Louis' MLS matches this season at left-back, but he'll be suspended for next weekend's clash against Sporting KC following his sending off Saturday. Selmir Pidro could replace him in the XI for the game.
MAY 13, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Four clearances in win
Nelson made four clearances and an interception in Saturday's 5-1 victory against FC Cincinnati. He also created a chance and recorded a secondary assist in the match.
Impact
Nelson had a memorable dribble Saturday to get past multiple defenders in the buildup to St. Louis' second goal against his former team Cincinnati. He has started all eight of City's matches this season at left-back.
APRIL 16, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Creates chance in win
Nelson made two clearances, an interception and created a chance in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Charlotte FC.
Impact
Nelson has started both of St. Louis' first two games in MLS, taking a shot, creating a chance and making six combined clearances from left-back.
MARCH 5, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
2022 MLS expansion draft: St. Louis City SC picks up FC Cincinnati's John Nelson
John Nelson started 14 games and made 24 appearances in 2022, his lone season at FC Cincinnati.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022
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CINCINNATI.COM
Assist during start
Nelson logged one assist across 90 minutes during a 3-2 loss Saturday versus New England.
Impact
Nelson logged two accurate crosses, one of which was headed in for a goal by his FC Cincinnati teammate Brandon Vazquez. The assist contributor is starting regularly now. Fellow left-back Ronald Matarrita will be unavailable across a lot of 2022.
MAY 22, 2022
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ROTOWIRE
FC Cincinnati sign John Nelson after Re-Entry Draft selection ' MLSSoccer.com
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Cincinnati have signed left back John Nelson for the 2022 MLS season with a club option for 2023, the Or...
JANUARY 6, 2022
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MLSSOCCER.COM
Joins Cincinnati
Nelson signed a one-year contract with FC Cincinnati with the option to extend for an additional year, the club announced Thursday.
Impact
Nelson made 20 MLS starts and kept four clean sheets during his three years at FC Dallas, but the 23-year-old left back now moves to Cincinnati where he will challenge Ronald Matarrita for a starting spot in the lineup.
JANUARY 6, 2022
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ROTOWIRE
Released from Dallas
FC Dallas has declined to extend Nelson's contract through 2022, and he will become a free agent at the end of the year.
Impact
Nelson kept four clean sheets and assisted a goal in 32 MLS appearances during his two season in Dallas, but the 23-year-old left back never broke into the preferred XI and now enters free agency while dealing with a back injury that has kept him out since August.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
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ROTOWIRE
San Jose hosts FC Dallas in conference action
The San Jose Earthquakes host FC Dallas in Western Conference play
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Austin FC faces FC Dallas on 7-game road slide
Austin FC will look to stop a seven-game road slide when it faces FC Dallas
OCTOBER 28, 2021
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Real Salt Lake faces FC Dallas, looks to break road losing streak
Real Salt Lake looks to stop a three-game road slide with a victory against FC Dallas
OCTOBER 25, 2021
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
FC Dallas takes on the LA Galaxy in Western Conference play
FC Dallas takes on the LA Galaxy in Western Conference action
OCTOBER 21, 2021
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arango leads Los Angeles FC against FC Dallas following 2-goal showing
Los Angeles FC takes on FC Dallas after Cristian Arango totaled two goals against San Jose
OCTOBER 18, 2021
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
FC Dallas looks to stop 3-game skid when it hosts Minnesota United FC
FC Dallas aims to break a three-game losing streak with a win over Minnesota United FC
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sporting Kansas City visits FC Dallas in Western Conference play
FC Dallas hosts Sporting Kansas City in conference action
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Obrian leads FC Dallas against Vancouver after 2-goal outing
Jader Obrian leads FC Dallas into a matchup with Vancouver after totaling two goals against Houston
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Obrian leads FC Dallas against Houston following 2-goal outing
Jader Obrian leads FC Dallas into a matchup with Houston after notching two goals against New York City FC
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
New York City FC hosts FC Dallas, aims for 8th straight home win
New York City FC hosts FC Dallas aiming to prolong a seven-game home winning streak
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Undergoes successful surgery
Nelson (back) will be out 6-7 months after undergoing successful back surgery.
Impact
Nelson came out with a back issue, derailing a surprisingly productive start to the campaign. It appears the issue wasn't going to go away on it's own and Nelson will now be out for the season after the surgery. This simply gives Ryan Hollingshead even more security in the starting XI.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
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ROTOWIRE
FC Dallas hosts the San Jose Earthquakes in conference play
The San Jose Earthquakes visit FC Dallas in Western Conference action
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ferreira leads FC Dallas against Real Salt Lake after 2-goal performance
Jesus Ferreira leads FC Dallas into a matchup with Real Salt Lake after scoring two goals against Austin FC
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Austin FC and FC Dallas meet for non-conference contest
Austin FC and FC Dallas meet for a non-conference matchup
AUGUST 27, 2021
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
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