WASHINGTON, March 9 (Xinhua) -- James Rodriguez says he is ready to make his long-awaited MLS debut for Minnesota United against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday.
The 34-year-old joined Minnesota on February 6 but has yet to play for the club.
"I will play next Sunday, if all goes well, against the Vancouver Whitecaps," the Colombia captain said in a streaming broadcast.
Rodriguez is in a race against time to regain fitness before the FIFA World Cup, to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19.
The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder has not played competitively since parting ways with Mexican side Leon in December 2025. ■
