ETHAN BARTLOW NEWS

Regains starting role Bartlow (head) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Nashville.

Impact Bartlow should be ready for significant playing time as part of a two-man central defense along with Erik Sviatchenko. The fit-again player will try to improve on his current MLS averages of 4.2 clearances and 0.9 tackles per game, although he can rarely be trusted for clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Saturday Bartlow was subbed off due to an undisclosed issue in Saturday's win over Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Bartlow lasted 76 minutes on the field before being replaced by Pablo Ortiz in this game. It was Bartlow's return to the initial lineup following a few substitute appearances. However, he's now at risk of losing the spot if he's dealing with a significant problem. That would reduce the center-back depth of a team that could also be without Erik Sviatchenko (lower body).

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Assists twice in win Bartlow assisted twice to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-3 victory over San Diego FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 62nd...

Impact Bartlow created two goals to help Houston earn three points on the road with his first two assists in the campaign. The centerback also led his side in clearances during the match. He did receive his second yellow card as well.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Austin plays the Houston Dynamo after shutout win

A game after shutting out the LA Galaxy 1-0, Austin faces the Houston Dynamo

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Plays 27 minutes Bartlow generated one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Bartlow was able to get some minutes on the pitch after missing the last match with a lower body injury. He is now entering his fourth season with Houston, starting off the campaign with four start in seven appearances.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Handed questionable tag Bartlow (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's matcha against the Galaxy.

Impact Bartlow looks to be a late call for Saturday, with the defender now questionable due to a lower body injury. Luckily for the club, this wouldn't force a change if left out, as he did appear off the bench last contest. That said, if fit, he would likely see a bench spot.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy seek first victory of the season, host the Houston Dynamo

The LA Galaxy aim for their first win of the season when they host the Houston Dynamo

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Made appearance on pitch Bartlow played one minute in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Bartlow came on in the final minutes of the match Saturday in his return from injury. He's made four appearances in six MLS games, making 23 clearances while making six tackles (four won) and an interception.

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

Forced off injured Bartlow (undisclosed) was forced off in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Seattle with an apparent injury and will miss some time according to coach Ben Olsen, per Bayou City Soccer.

Impact Bartlow started four of the first five league games this season but was forced off in the 21st minute of Saturday's game due to an injury that his coach said will likely sideline him for some time. His absence adds to the team's growing injury list. Daniel Steres is expected to see more playing time in his absence.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Bartlow registered one tackle (zero won) and eight clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Bartlow was stout defensively in Saturday's draw, helping his side keep a clean sheet versus a strong Columbus attack. He made eight clearances and won one duel as he played the full 90 minutes for the second time this season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Decent against Austin Bartlow recorded two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Austin FC.

Impact Bartlow wasn't all that bad Saturday, as he registered two shots and two crosses despite being a central defender while also adding two tackles in the defense. He has now started in all five of his appearances this season, notching four blocks, 10 tackles and 23 clearances combined in those games.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 16, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Crucial to clean sheet effort Bartlow registered two tackles (one won) and four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win against Portland Timbers.

Impact Bartlow made his season debut in Houston's 1-0 victory over Portland on Saturday. After being left out of Houston's first two matches, Bartlow made his presence felt Saturday, adding a block to the aforementioned defensive production. Bartlow has been with Houston since 2021 and set career highs in appearances and starts (27, 21) in 2023. After being left out of the side for the first two matches, it appears as if Bartlow will need to continue to deliver key performances to keep his place in the Houston backline in 2024.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo sign Ethan Bartlow to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Houston Dynamo FC have signed defender Ethan Bartlow to a contract extension through the 2025 MLS season...

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Dynamo sign D Ethan Bartlow to extension Aug 30, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Dynamo FC defender Ethan Bartlow (4) and Dynamo FC players greet children in the tunnel before th...

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Signs extension Bartlow signed a contract extension through 2025 with a team option for 2026.

Impact Bartlow committed to extend his stay with Houston, a just reward for what has been a true breakout in 2023. The defender has made 27 appearances (21 starts) while assisting once and pushing 2,000 minutes played in the regular season. his starting role has been less certain in recent matches but he's shown enough to earn the extension, though it's possible he sees consistent rotation moving forward.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist in loss Bartlow assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Bartlow was credited with the assist only because a header from Teenage Hadebe, who ended up scoring the goal, bounced off him to set up Hadebe himself. Bartlow is more known for his defensive ability, however, and he's not expected to deliver too many attacking moments going forward.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in return Bartlow recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Bartlow returned after going unused during a 3-0 loss to Austin, and sent in a pair of shots. The center-back also made two clearances and a single tackle during Saturday's loss. The center-back has somewhat fallen out of favor, going unused twice and appearing off the bench twice in five matches.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Bartlow made a block and three clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake. He also took two shots (one on target) in the match.

Impact Bartlow kept his fifth clean sheet of the season Saturday, as well as his third in his last four MLS games. He lined up alongside Micael in central defense against RSL, as Teenage Hadebe (leg) is out recovering from surgery.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records four blocks Bartlow logged four blocks in Sunday's 3-0 win against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Bartlow helped the Dynamo maintain a third clean sheet across their last four games. But unlike Bartlow's other three appearances, multiple blocks were the main root of his success.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins season as starter Bartlow made five clearances, two interceptions and created a chance in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against the Revolution.

Impact Bartlow has begun 2023 as Houston's preferred option over Daniel Steres in central defense alongside Teenage Hadebe.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in season finale Bartlow made three blocks and two clearances in the 3-1 Decision Day defeat against Los Angeles.

Impact Bartlow made 15 MLS appearances (nine starts) and kept a clean sheet in his debut senior season for the Dynamo, and the 22-year-old could move up in the center-back depth chart for 2023 after the departure of Tim Parker to STL City.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo take road losing streak into game against Nashville

The Houston Dynamo visit Nashville aiming to break a three-game road losing streak

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Unused vs. Revolution Bartlow did not play during the Dynamo's 3-1 win against New England on Tuesday.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Bartlow is expected to continue being a backup for fellow central defenders Tim Parker and Teenage Hadebe. When veteran Daniel Steres (arm) becomes healthy, he is expected to be the Dynamo's main backup in place of the young Bartlow.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE