FRANCO ESCOBAR NEWS

Creates four chances in draw Escobar took a shot and created four chances in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Sporting KC.

Impact Escobar was very active going forward from right-back on Saturday, as his four chances created against Kansas City was a season-high for him. He's started 14 of the Dynamo's last 16 league games dating back to early April.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from suspension Escobar will be eligible to feature in next week's clash against the Earthquakes after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Escobar missed Wednesday's win over LAFC while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he'll likely be back in the XI at either full-back position to face San Jose next week.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against LAFC Escobar scored a goal and won two of five tackles in Saturday's 4-0 victory against LAFC. He also made two clearances and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Escobar added to LAFC's misery Saturday with a powerful arching strike from outside the box on the half volley, his first goal since arriving in Houston this offseason. He also picked up his fifth booking of the campaign in the game, meaning he will be suspended for Wednesday's rematch with LAFC. Daniel Steres is likely to return to the XI at right-back in his place.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Escobar made two interceptions and won four of five tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Inter Miami. He also took two shots (one on target) in the match.

Impact Escobar played well on both sides of the ball to shut out Miami on Saturday and also get forward in attack from left-back.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles in win Escobar took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 3-0 victory against the Galaxy. He also made two interceptions and won four of four tackles in the match.

Impact Escobar made his first start since the MLS opener on Saturday after recovering from a lower body injury, and he played well on both sides of the ball from left-back as his side shut out Los Angeles.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three interceptions off bench Escobar subbed into Saturday's match against the Earthquakes in the 38th minute, making three interceptions in the 2-1 defeat.

Impact Escobar replaced an injured Tate Schmitt in the first half of Saturday's game to make his first appearance since the season opener after recovering from a lower body injury of his own. Escobar should return to the starting lineup at left-back once he's back up to full fitness.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active on bench Escobar (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with NYC FC.

Impact Escobar returned to the bench for Saturday's match after a lower body injury he picked up to open the season. The defender is a starter when fully fit but could be given the chance to test his fitness off the bench Saturday.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status unchanged Escobar (lower body) is once again listed as questionable in Houton's injury report for Saturday's clash against NYCFC.

Impact Escobar has missed the Dynamo's last two games as he's been dealing with a lower body injury since the preseason. Griffin Dorsey would continue at right-back if Escobar still isn't ready to return to action.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable again Escobar (lower body) is in doubt for Saturday's clash versus Austin FC, per Houston Dynamo's injury report.

Impact Escobar was listed as questionable last match, but did not make an appearances with lower back issues. Griffin Dorsey is still expected to start Saturday in right back, with Escobar likely to start on the bench if healthy.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing fitness test for Saturday Escobar is listed as questionable with a lower body injury in Houston's availability report for Saturday's clash against the Revolution.

Impact Escobar was a doubt for last weekend's season opener against Cincinnati with this lower body injury, but ended up starting and lasting 71 minutes in the narrow defeat. It seems as though the injury hasn't fully gone away as he's once again questionable to face New England on Saturday. Griffin Dorsey would be the backup option in the position if necessary.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins one tackle Escobar registered one tackle (one won) in Sunday's 2-1 loss to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Escobar's best form of value was a tackle he won. The right-back's former lower-body injury is now something of the past, and he will look to continue starting more regularly while part of Houston's roster.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Cincy Escobar (lower body) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Cincinnati.

Impact Escobar was deemed doubtful, but he aced a late fitness test and will be ready to go as the starting right-back. He figures to see a bigger role with the Dynamo compared to the one he had with LAFC in 2022.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Saturday Escobar (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's clash against F.C Cincinnati.

Impact Escobar played in the team's last preseason match versus FC Dallas, however is in doubt for Saturday. He spend last season with LAFC as a depth option in the back, appearing in the starting XI 13 times out of 20 appearances while totaling one goal, one assist, 28 tackles (19 won), 18 clearances and 13 interceptions. With Griffin Dorsey also questionable, Micael would be the next player up for starting right back if Escobar is not fit against Cincinnati.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Houston Escobar has signed a two-year contract with the Dynamo with the option to add another year after leaving LAFC as a free agent, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Escobar couldn't consistently break into LAFC's lineup behind Ryan Hollingshead at right-back, and the 27-year-old is now leaving the club after winning his first Supporters' Shield and his second MLS Cup in 2022. He's landing in Houston, where he should be able to take over from Griffin Dorsey as the starter.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contract negotiations ongoing Escobar's contract with LAFC has run out but the club remains in talks with the player about a potential new contract.

Impact Escobar recorded a goal, an assist and two clean sheets in 20 MLS appearances (13 starts) during his first campaign with LAFC, but the 27-year-old was mostly the backup option to Ryan Hollingshead at right-back. He will become a free agent if no new deal is agreed upon this offseason.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Escobar (head) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Nashville.

Impact Escobar is back on the bench Saturday as he recovers from a head injury. The defender missed three straight matches with the issue and is once again replaced by Ryan Hollingshead in the starting XI. Escobar ends the regular season with one goal and one assist in 18 appearances.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Escobar (head) is listed as out for Sunday's match against Portland, according to reporter Araceli Villanueva.

Impact Escobar will miss a third straight match and has one more chance to return before the regular season ends, which will be in Sunday's match against Nashville. Ryan Hollingshead should continue to start at right-back while Escobar is out.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Escobar had an assist while creating two chances during Saturday's 5-0 win over Charlotte.

Impact Escobar entered the match in the 74th minute and set up LAFC's final goal in the 76th. The assist was the first of the season for the defender as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad against Seattle Escobar (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Seattle.

Impact Escobar is back in the squad Saturday after missing the last month with a calf injury. He has four starts this season, all of them at right-back, but injuries have prevented him from locking down a consistent role, as Jeison Murillo is in at right-back against the Sounders.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with calf injury Escobar (calf) was not in LAFC's match day squad for Wednesday's defeat against Austin FC.

Impact Escobar was out with a calf injury against Colorado last weekend, and he missed Wednesday's game as well. With Ryan Hollingshead (undisclosed) also out, Kellyn Acosta had to fill in at right back against Austin.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal during start Escobar scored one goal across 90 minutes during a 2-2 draw Saturday versus Philadelphia.

Impact Escobar logged his first MLS goal across 2022. He has more goals than those of primary Los Angeles Football Club right-back Ryan Hollingshead. But because neither is regularly recording starts, fantasy managers should not rule out Escobar for usage.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Escobar scores tying goal for LAFC in 2-2 tie with Union

Franco Escobar scored the tying goal for Los Angeles FC in a 2-2 draw against the Philadelphia Union

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to bench Escobar (leg) returned to the bench for Saturday's clash with LA Galaxy.

Impact Escobar returns to the bench for Saturday's clash after being listed as questionable. The defender isn't worth considering off the bench, but could have value when back in the starting XI.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Orlando LAFC manager Steve Cherundolo said Thursday that Escobar (calf) is ahead of schedule on his recovery and will be questionable for Saturday's clash against Orlando City.

Impact Escobar has missed LAFC's last two games since suffering a calf injury in early March, but he's progressing well in his rehabilitation and might even be available at the weekend.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early injured Escobar played 13 minutes during Sunday's 1-1 draw to Portland before subbing off injured (cramps).

Impact Escobar left early with muscle cramps and was replaced by Ryan Hollingshead. The right-back will be revaluated later during the week. If he's not cleared, Hollingshead will likely start on Saturday at Inter Miami.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE