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Ondřej Lingr and Ezequiel Ponce each score a goal, Dynamo beats Austin 2-0

Ondřej Lingr scored his second goal in as many MLS appearances, Ezequiel Ponce also scored a goal and the Houston Dynamo beat Austin FC 2-0

9 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides assist in win Dorsey assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Dorsey contributed a bit in both attack and defense, and he was instrumental in the lone goal by delivering a brilliant back-heel pass to Jack McGlynn in the 57th minute against LAFC. The defender was directly involved in the score sheet for the first time in seven games this season. He has served as a right-back in every match, averaging 4.3 crosses (0.9 accurate), 1.9 clearances and 1.6 tackles per contest.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jack McGlynn, Blake Gillingham help Dynamo to 1st win of season, 1-0 over LAFC

Jack McGlynn scored his first goal of the season and Blake Gillingham had his first shutout in MLS to help Houston beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 for the Dynamo’s first win of the season

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Attempts seven crosses Dorsey recorded one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Dorsey led the Houston attack Saturday with seven crosses (three accurate) as they played to a 0-0 stalemate versus Seattle. The defender also contributed three tackles (two won), one interception and three clearances to the team's clean sheet effort. Dorsey has started and played the full 90 minutes in each of Houston's first five MLS fixtures of 2025.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Dorsey registered one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Dorsey helped his side keep a clean sheet Saturday, his first of the season. He made four clearances, won three duels, intercepted two passes and made one tackle on the defensive end. He added three crosses and one shot on the attack. He played the full 90 minutes for the third straight match.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Dorsey had 12 crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to FC Dallas.

Impact Dorsey recorded the most crosses in the game, completed a dribble and also made three tackles and a clearance. He recorded 54 clearances, 40 tackles and 20 interceptions in 34 appearances last season.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

10 crosses in defeat Dorsey registered one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 (7-6) penalty shootout defeat to Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he...

Impact Dorsey gave his all Sunday in what turned out to be Houston's season finale loss 1-1 (7-6) to Seattle in a penalty shootout. The veteran fullback poured in a team high 10 crosses (three accurate). He chipped in defensively with two tackles (one won), one interception, one clearance and two blocks. To boot, Dorsey spent any time not getting the ball into the box trying to egg on the Houston faithful. Dorsey's third season in Houston was his best, as he set a new career high with six goal involvements in a single season (three goals, three assists).

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends nine crosses Saturday Dorsey generated one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 loss to St. Louis City SC.

Impact Even though only one of Dorsey's crosses was accurate, it generated one of Houston's best chances to score throughout the game. Despite the loss, Dorsey was a constant attacking threat for the Dynamo, and his two-way value should remain in display when Houston takes on the Galaxy on Oct. 19 in the final match of the regular season.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serves ban Dorsey has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Saturday's trip to St Louis.

Impact Dorsey missed his just second MLS match of the season after serving a ban for yellow card accumulation. The defender had previously started the last 15 league games, totaling three goals on 24 shots (eight on target), 19 chances created, 20 clearances and 58 crosses (nine won) in that span.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended to face New England Dorsey has earned a yellow card suspension and won't be available against New England on Wednesday.

Impact Dorsey has been one of the best players for Houston this season, starting in all but one of his appearances and being a genuine two-way threat on the right flank for the Dynamo. He'll certainly be missed, but he should return to the XI when the Dynamo take on St. Louis City on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Huge 16 crosses in draw Dorsey generated 16 crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Dorsey attempted an incredible 16 crosses while only making one successful attempt. So far this season, he has averaged 3.59 per 90 so this was hugely above his average rate. His most in any other game was nine. He has only had four games this season where he has completed more than one cross.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over RSL Dorsey scored a goal off his lone shot, created two chances and sent in two crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 4-1 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Dorsey was having a quiet performance until first half's stoppage time, when he started to find room to go up the field and support the offense. In his second try, he appeared as a striker almost inside the six-yard box to slot home a pass from the left that the defense failed to clear and make it 2-0 for Houston. With three goals over his last five league starts, the right-back is enjoying the best season of his career and consolidating himself as one of MLS' best at his position.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Most shots on pitch without goal Dorsey had four shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Toronto FC.

Impact Dorsey attempted four shots for the second time this season, but no player on the pitch took more. This was impressive as a right-back, and he made 21 shots in his last nine games. However, only six of these have been on target and his only goals this season both came in one game in Vancouver.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dorsey leads the Houston Dynamo against Toronto

Griffin Dorsey leads the Houston Dynamo into a matchup with Toronto after scoring two goals against the Vancouver Whitecaps

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets brace to sink Vancouver Dorsey scored twice while taking three shots (all on goal), crossing three times (two accurate), making two interceptions and five clearances during Saturday's 4-3 win over Vancouv...

Impact Dorsey found the back of the net in the 36th and 87th minute, scoring half of the Dyanmo's goals while leading Houston in shots, interceptions and clearances. The goals were the first of the season for Dorsey who has been effective going forward of late combining for eight shots, four chances created and 11 crosses over his last three starts.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin Dorsey scores in each half to rally Dynamo to 4-3 victory over Whitecaps

Defender Griffin Dorsey had a goal in each half, scoring the winner in the 87th minute as the Houston Dynamo blew a two-goal lead before rallying for a 4-3 victory over the Vancouv...

JULY 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Busy offensively in draw Dorsey had five shots (two on target), created four chances, sent in three crosses (one accurate), made two clearances and suffered two fouls during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Atl...

Impact Dorsey didn't have his usual defensive workload but the flip side of it was the room he had to go up the field and be involved in several dangerous plays, which included participating in both of his team's goals. The full-back is mostly known for his solid showings on the less glamourous side of the ball but more performances like this on the attacking end would definitely take his fantasy value to a whole new level.

JUNE 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener Wednesday Dorsey assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Dorsey helped open up the scoring Wednesday as his cross in the 40th minute dropped perfectly to Amine Bassi's feet right in front of the net to score the easy goal. He recorded four crosses for the fourth time this season and created multiple chances for the third time in his last five matches. He also won one tackle and made four clearances before he was subbed off in the 89th minute for Tate Schmitt.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in road win Dorsey assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Dorsey created Ibrahim Aliyu's game-winner in the 78th minute with his first assist in the season. The right-back led Houston with a season-high four chances created during the match. He was back in the starting XI after serving the one-match ban for a red card.

MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Dorsey has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's trip to Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Dorsey is set to make a return at right back after serving a one match suspension. He had started and played all nine games on the season, recording 29 crosses (five accurate), 16 clearances and 10 tackles (seven won).

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo's Griffin Dorsey fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued three fines after Matchday 11 of the 2024 season.

APRIL 30, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Lasts five minutes Saturday Dorsey picked up a red card and was sent off in the 5th minute of Saturday's 2-0 defeat to FC Dallas. He registered one cross (zero accurate) before his removal.

Impact Dorsey was sent off with a straight red just five minutes into the contest after trying to stop Marco Farfan, who was marching clean through on goal to score on a one-on-one situation. Dorsey will be suspended for the May 4 match against St. Louis City SC, and the earliest he'll be eligible to return will be against Sporting Kansas City on May 11.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ends as starter Dorsey finished 2023 as the starter at right-back and totaled 24 appearances.

Impact Dorsey played the fewest minutes of his three seasons with Houston, but he did finish with a career-best five goal contributions and three goals. The right-back will see consistent rotation moving forward more often than not but this was an encouraging season, especially with his consistent role in the playoffs.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE