Henry Kessler
CHLUnited States of America
Jun 25, 1998
27
6'4"
185 lb
CB
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CharlotteOn bench Saturday
Kessler (lower body) is among the substitutes for the weekend's duel versus Toronto.
Analysis: Kessler has yet to make his 2026 MLS season debut, but he previously scored one goal in a US Open Cup appearance. If he manages to stay fit, the center-back will eventually challenge Andrew Privett, Morrison Agyemang and Tim Ream in the defensive rotation and could produce through passes and clearances if given the opportunity.
Should train this week
Kessler (lower body) is expected to rejoin training Thursday, according to manager Dean Smith, per Will Palaszczuk.
Analysis: Kessler is still working for a return and is drawing closer to one, as he is set to rejoin training in the coming days. However, this will likely still mean he misses the rest of the week. He will then aim for a return in the match ahead of the World Cup break, a good sign for the club.
Taking new medication for tendinitis
Kessler (Lower Body) has been taking new medication for his tendinitis pain as a return before the World Cup break remains doubtful, per Top Bin 90.
Analysis: Kessler seems to continue to trend backwards with another setback suffered. A return before the break does not seem hopeful, but does not remain off the table pending on how good the new medication regimen works.
Suffers setback
Kessler (lower body) has suffered a setback and is eyeing more time on the sidelines, according to Will Palaszczuk.
Analysis: Kessler is going to need some more time to recover after a rough training session to begin the week, as the defender has suffered a further setback. This will keep him out even longer as he attempts to make a season debut, a rough opening few months of the campaign. It seems likely that at least another week out will follow, potentially eyeing a return in mid-May.
Made bench Saturday
Kessler was an unused option off the bench during the 4-2 loss to Nashville on Saturday.
Analysis: Kessler was an option for Charlotte for the first time this season, however was not used off the bench. He will aim to make his 2026 debut Saturday vs New England, as he also looks to make his Charlotte debut since signing from St Louis in the offseason.
Could miss Orlando game
Kessler is listed as questionable for the midweek fixture versus Orlando City due to a lower body issue, the league announced Tuesday.
Analysis: Kessler's status is uncertain, as he may have suffered a setback after failing to return from a hamstring issue he dealt with early in the year. Such injury has limited his involvement throughout the season, and his extended absence would not alter the expected center-back partnership of Andrew Privett and Morrison Agyemang.
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