Jordan Morris out 4 weeks with quad strain

Sounders forward to miss time with injury, Dotson cleared to play

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris will be sidelined for approximately four weeks due to a Grade 1a quad strain, head coach Brian Schmetzer announced. Meanwhile, midfielder Hassani Dotson has been cleared to return to play after a head injury, and defender Kim Kee-hee has resumed training as he works his way back from an unspecified issue.

Why it matters

The loss of Morris is a significant blow for the Sounders, who are already dealing with a thin roster due to injuries and international call-ups. However, the team is hopeful that their depth can help fill the void left by Morris' absence.

The details

Schmetzer revealed that Morris' injury may have occurred during warm-ups, and the coach admitted he probably should have held the forward out of the previous match. While not a worst-case scenario, the four-week timeline is still a setback for Morris, who missed more than half of last season due to various injuries. In Morris' absence, players like Paul Rothrock, Paul Arriola, and Georgi Minoungou will likely see increased playing time.

  • On February 25, 2026, Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer announced that Jordan Morris will be out for approximately four weeks with a quad strain.
  • On the same day, Hassani Dotson was cleared to return to play after being forced out of the previous match with a head injury, and Kim Kee-hee resumed training as he works his way back from an unspecified issue.

The players

Jordan Morris

A forward for the Seattle Sounders who will miss approximately four weeks due to a Grade 1a quad strain.

Brian Schmetzer

The head coach of the Seattle Sounders who announced Morris' injury timeline and discussed the team's depth options to fill the void.

Hassani Dotson

A midfielder for the Seattle Sounders who has been cleared to return to play after a head injury.

Kim Kee-hee

A defender for the Seattle Sounders who has resumed training as he works his way back from an unspecified issue.

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What they’re saying

“You always second-guess yourself. There were just some sensations in his leg during warm-ups. But, you trust your senior players, you have conversations with them. But hindsight is 20/20...”

— Brian Schmetzer, Head Coach (sounderatheart.com)

“He's going to be fine. He's overcome a lot of adversity in his life. He always wears his emotions on his sleeve, in training, on the field, he's always an emotional guy. But he's going to come back strong. I have 100% faith in him.”

— Brian Schmetzer, Head Coach (sounderatheart.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

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