ERIK SVIATCHENKO NEWS

Starting against Austin Sviatchenko (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Austin.

Impact Sviatchenko bounced back from a minor injury and stayed in the initial squad with Ethan Bartlow and Daniel Steres taking spots on the bench Saturday. The regular center-back should be reliable for his passing and defensive numbers after recording 170 accurate passes, 21 clearances, eight tackles and five interceptions over 339 minutes of play this year.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Forced off after halftime Sviatchenko was forced off in the 63rd minute of Saturday's 2-2 draw against Colorado due to an apparent injury.

Impact Sviatchenko had to leave the field injured Saturday, with the defender making it to the 63rd minute before a change was required. He has started in their past three games, so the club will monitor this situation. He was replaced by Ethan Bartlow, a possible replacement if Sviatchenko misses more time.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in draw Sviatchenko registered three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Sviatchenko made his second straight start Saturday and put together another solid performance. He took three shots and recorded two crosses, very good attacking numbers for a center back. On the defensive end he intercepted one pass, made four clearances and won four duels in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 90 minutes in win Sviatchenko generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Sviatchenko helped his side to a clean sheet during his first full-match appearance of the 2025 season. He joined Obafemi Awodesu in the center of a back four, relegating Daniel Steres to the bench this time. The positive result obtained with that lineup may increase the Dane's chances of retaining the position, in which case he'll look to improve on his current average of 3.2 clearances per game.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo seek first victory of the season, host Los Angeles FC

The Houston Dynamo seek their first win of the season when they host Los Angeles FC

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Substitute option Sunday Sviatchenko (lower body) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Portland Timbers.

Impact Sviatchenko has made a quick recovery from the issue that put his status in doubt for the weekend's matchup. He's unlikely to see a lot of action though, serving as a backup alternative if required in either Obafemi Awodesu's or Daniel Steres' place.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable once again Sviatchenko (lower body) is questionable for Sunday's match against Portland.

Impact Sviatchenko is questionable once again, having yet to come into a match without an injury tag this season. He didn't start in their last outing so his absence would be a minor absence, although he did see a start once this season, seeing 45 minutes in that outing.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Substitute option Saturday Sviatchenko (lower body) is on the bench in Saturday's matchup against Seattle Sounders.

Impact Sviatchenko is fit enough to play at least a few minutes, in which case he'll bounce back from a two-game absence. However, the center-back has tallied just two tackles and two clearances over 45 minutes in the 2025 MLS campaign. He'll remain in contention with Ethan Bartlow and Obafemi Awodesu in upcoming fixtures.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo seek first win of the season, visit the Seattle Sounders

The Houston Dynamo aim for their first win of the season when they visit the Seattle Sounders

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Dynamo take on Real Salt Lake in Western Conference play

The Houston Dynamo and Real Salt Lake square off in conference play

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Left out to face Crew Sviatchenko (lower body) is out for Saturday's match against Columbus.

Impact Sviatchenko is sidelined Saturday, as his lower body issues were too much to make the call for the game against the Crew. He did start last match, so he will hope to return soon, with Ethan Barlow taking his spot Saturday.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Late call Saturday Sviatchenko (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's match against Columbus.

Impact Sviatchenko is going to be a late call Saturday, as he will likely need to pass a fitness test to face The Crew after exiting early from their last contest. He did start in their last contest, so this could force a change, with Ethan Barlow as a possible replacement.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Sunday Sviatchenko (lower body) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's clash with Inter Miami.

Impact Sviatchenko achieved a full recovery ahead of this match after being questionable during the week. He's expected to take a center-back spot alongside Obafemi Awodesu. During the previous campaign, Sviatchenko averaged 3.2 clearances per game while recording one goal, three assists and seven clean sheets in 33 appearances (31 starts).

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Miami Sviatchenko (lower body) is questionable for Sunday's match against Miami.

Impact Sviatchenko looks to be a late call for Sunday, with the defender suffering an injury ahead of the contest. Luckily for the club, this would be a minor inconvenience, as he did not appear in their season opener.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Misses crucial penalty Sviatchenko recorded one cross (zero accurate) and seven clearances in Monday's 0-0 (5-4) penalty shootout loss versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Sviatchenko was integral to the Houston defensive effort after the Dynamo were reduced to 10 men. His seven clearances led the team.the central defender also made three blocks and one interception. However, Sviatchenko's most noteworthy contribution to the result was missing Houston's fourth penalty kick in the shootout, leading directly to their game one loss.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses crucial penalty Sviatchenko recorded one cross (zero accurate) and seven clearances in Monday's 0-0 (5-4) penalty shootout loss versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Sviatchenko was integral to the Houston defensive effort after the Dynamo were reduced to 10 men. His seven clearances led the team.the central defender also made three blocks and one interception. However, Sviatchenko's most noteworthy contribution to the result was missing Houston's fourth penalty kick in the shootout, leading directly to their game one loss.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory Sviatchenko scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against New England Revolution.

Impact Sviatchenko buried the go-ahead goal with a shot from the left side of the box, assisted by Adalberto Carrasquilla in the 68th minute of play. The goal marked the first of the campaign for Sviatchenko, and his second goal contribution in the last three outings. He also tied his season high with two shots on target and surpassed 35 completed passes for the third time in four outings.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Sviatchenko's 68th-minute goal lifts Dynamo past Revs Erik Sviatchenko’s curling shot off a pass from Coco Carrasquilla in the 68th minute was the deciding goal as playoff-bound Houston Dynamo F...

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Erik Sviatchenko's 68th-minute goal lifts Dynamo past Revolution Erik Sviatchenko’s curling shot off a pass from Coco Carrasquilla in the 68th minute was the deciding goal as playoff-bound Houston Dynamo F...

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Sviatchenko scores his first career MLS goal and the Dynamo beat the Revolution 2-1

Ezequiel Ponce scored in the 50th minute, Erik Sviatchenko added his first career MLS goal, and the Houston Dynamo beat the New England Revolution 2-1

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists the only goal in win Sviatchenko assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Austin FC.

Impact Sviatchenko assisted his third goal of the season, all of which have come in the last nine games. In these games, he has only created three chances, all of which have become assists. In total, he has taken 32 shots without scoring a goal.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in win Sviatchenko made four clearances and scored an own goal during Saturday's 4-1 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Sviatchenko made a decent job at the heart of the defense but will be mostly remembered by the own goal he scored while trying to prevent an attacker from appearing unmarked in front of the net. Despite the mistake here, the center-back still finds ways to remain productive by accumulating clearances in bunches and even being a serious threat when he goes up the field for set pieces.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances in draw Sviatchenko generated two shots (zero on goal), six clearances, three interceptions and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Sviatchenko had a solid outing as he led his side in clearances and interceptions Saturday. He also earned his second 90-minute clean sheet in a row. The center-back should remain a valuable option if he continues to feature as part of a squad that usually dominates ball possession while allowing him to rack up defensive numbers.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in victory Sviatchenko assisted once to go with one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Sviatchenko had a hand in the opening goal by making the penultimate of a series of touches inside the box in a free-kick play during the 28th minute at Los Angeles. The assist was the second of the year for the center-back, though still a rare event considering he only moves forward for set pieces. Other than that, he's averaging 3.1 balls recovered and 2.6 clearances per game over the current campaign.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fires five shots Sviatchenko took five shots (one on goal), blocked a shot and made four tackles (winning all four) during Wednesday's 1-0 win over San Jose.

Impact Sviatchenko was a part of the Dynamo back four that kept a clean sheet on Wednesday, leading Houston in shots, blocks and tackles. The defender has one goal involvement while combining for eight shots and five clearances over his last three starts.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE