Mario Gotze News: Returns in friendly

Gotze (hamstring) played the second half of Tuesday's pre-season friendly against Louisville City FC, confirming his return from injury.

Gotze ended last season on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury, but the issue appears to be behind him after rehabbing throughout July and returning to play one half in a preseason friendly against Louisville City on Tuesday. Gotze doesn't have the undisputed starter role he once held in Frankfurt since his arrival, but he will remain a key player for the Eagles heading into the 2025/26 season if he stays fit.