HOUSTON NEWS

Obafemi Awodesu - Stalwart defensive performance Awodesu registered one tackle (zero won), 11 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Awodesu led the Houston defense to their second clean sheet of the season by making a team-high 11 clearances Saturday in a 0-0 draw versus Seattle. Through five appearances (five starts), the central defender is averaging 8.8 clearances per appearances, while playing the full 90 minutes in each fixture.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Franco Escobar - Energetic defensively in draw Escobar registered four tackles (three won), seven clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Escobar led the Houston clean sheet effort Saturday with four tackles (three won) as they earned a share of the spoils in a 0-0 draw versus Seattle. The defender also registered one block and received a yellow card for the second successive appearance. Houston relies on Escobar's defensive prowess, though he has not offered creativity to their attacking play. Over five appearances (four starts), Escobar has made 11 clearances and six interceptions while attempting just one cross (zero accurate) and attempting zero shots.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Griffin Dorsey - 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blake Gillingham - First MLS appearance Gillingham registered three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Gillingham entered Saturday's fixture versus Seattle with just 23 minute remaining after Jimmy Maurer was forced off due to injury. Houston's third-sting keeper held his own, making three saves to contribute to the team's clean sheet. With Houston's first-choice keeper Andrew Tarbell (knee) set to miss the entire season, Gillingham is likely to be the man between the sticks Sunday when Houston travel to take-on Portland.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Maurer - Suffers injury Saturday Maurer (undisclosed) was forced off in the 67th minute of Saturday's 0-0 draw against Seattle due to injury and will miss some time, according to coach Ben Olsen, per Bayou City So...

Impact Maurer started in goal on Saturday due to Andrew Tarbell's injury (knee) but was forced off in the 67th minute with an injury of his own. His coach indicated he will likely miss time, leaving third-choice goalkeeper Blake Gillingham to step in until both recover.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Bartlow - 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dynamo earn rare point in Seattle with 0-0 draw Goalkeepers Jimmy Maurer and Blake Gillingham combined to make four saves as the Houston Dynamo earned a rare point in Seattle, playing the...

4 DAYS AGO • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Erik Sviatchenko - 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dynamo GK Andrew Tarbell (knee) to undergo season-ending surgery Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell said Tuesday that he will undergo season-ending surgery after tearing the ACL in a knee on Saturday...

MARCH 19 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Dynamo GK Andrew Tarbell (knee) to undergo season-ending surgery Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell said Tuesday that he will undergo season-ending surgery after tearing the ACL in a knee on Saturday...

MARCH 19 • SACBEE.COM

Ezequiel Ponce - Scores in loss Ponce scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute.

Impact Ponce scored an equilizer in the 16th minute, but it wasn't enough as Houston dropped three points Saturday. This was his first goal of the year after a slow start. Surprisingly, this was also from his first shot on goal all season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Tarbell - Suffers season-ending knee injury The club confirmed that the starting keeper suffered a torn ACL in a non-contact situation.

Impact The club announced that he will undergo season-ending surgery on his knee. Jimmy Maurer is expected to takeover the starting job for the time being.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jack McGlynn - Called up to USMNT McGlynn was called up to the USMNT and will miss Saturday's trip to Seattle.

Impact McGlynn was a late addition to the USMNT, and is now going to miss at least one MLS match. The midfielder should be back before a March 30 trip to Portalnd. McGlynn will be a big miss after starting the first four matches of the season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn Raines - Called up with USA U20 Raines has been called up by USA U20 for the matches against Mexico U20 and Japan U20 on March 22 and March 24, respectively.

Impact Raines has been a bench option this season in Houston's midfield as he featured 9 minutes off bench but he will miss Saturday's match against Seattle due to the call-up. He should return in time to face Portland on March 30. His absence will not force a change in the starting XI.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Duane Holmes - Did not play weekend Holmes (lower leg) was not an option during the 2-1 loss to Real Salt Lake.

Impact Holmes has a lower leg injury and was unable to be an option against Real Salt Lake. His Houston debut will have to wait another week or so, as the midfielder will look to be an option for the trip to Seattle.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Tarbell - Suffers knee injury Tarbell (knee) was forced off injured during Saturday's clash with Real Salt Lake.

Impact Tarbell suffered a knee injury in the 53rd minute and was forced off. He was replaced by Jimmy Maurer, who could take over as the starting goalkeeper if the injury proves to be serious.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake scores 2 first-half goals to beat Dynamo Real Salt Lake scored two goals in the first half and successfully held on to defeat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 for a road victory Saturday nigh...

MARCH 16 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Diogo Gonçalves, Diego Luna score first-half goals to lead Real Salt Lake over Dynamo 2-1

Diogo Gonçalves scored in the first minute, Diego Luna added a goal during first-half stoppage time and Real Salt Lake held on for a 2-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo

MARCH 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Franco Escobar - Starts against Real Salt Lake Escobar (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's meeting with Real Salt Lake.

Impact Escobar will feature as a full-back for the third time in a row despite leaving the previous game in the 29th minute. He's yet to make a significant impact this season but could rack up passes and defensive production if he's ready for enough time on the field. On the other hand, Daniel Steres will remain among the substitutes with Escobar starting.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Can Inter Miami CF Get Revenge vs. Atlanta United: MLS Matchday 4 Games to Watch Lionel Messi is expected to return to MLS action for Inter Miami CF after missing matches against the Houston Dynamo and Charlotte FC.

MARCH 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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

Houston Dynamo sign midfielder Duane Holmes | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Houston Dynamo FC have signed midfielder Duane Holmes to a two-year deal through 2026 with options for 2027...

MARCH 11 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Duane Holmes - Signs with Houston Holmes has signed with Houston out of free agency, according to his new club.

Impact Holmes heading back to the States to join his new club after some time in England, having most recently served with Preston North End. He signs with the club until 2026, holding a club option through 2028. He will have to work into the team but could gain some decent time, with a rotational to reserve role likely to start.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Escobar - Off after 29 minutes Escobar was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Columbus.

Impact Escobar left the match in the 29th minute, succumbing to an injury and being replaced by Dan Steres. The extent of Escobar's ailment should be determined ahead of next week's match against RSL.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE