Houston Team News Page 10 - Soccer

Ibrahim Aliyu - Finally scores goal Aliyu scored one goal with his three shots (one on goal) during the Dynamo's 1-0 win Saturday against Charlotte FC.

Impact After eight games without a goal in MLS action, Aliyu got back on the scoresheet Saturday. By doing so, he has logged at least one goal every month since March and goes into July 2024 with five this year, which is two more than his three scored from 2023.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Amine Bassi - No assist on chances and corners Bassi created three chances and attempted two corners during the Dynamo's 1-0 win Saturday against Charlotte FC.

Impact Unfortunately for Bassi, his streak of appearances with an assist ended at two. However, the attacking midfielder's streak was not without a valiant effort from him. He was the Dynamo's only player to log multiple chances created and corners Saturday.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Latif Blessing - Creates three chances Blessing created three chances during Houston's 1-0 win Saturday against Charlotte FC.

Impact Blessing is one of two players who created at least three chances for Houston on Saturday. It also marks the first time he has created multiple chances across 2024. They somewhat compensate for the recent conclusion of Blessing's goal-scoring form, whose output is so good and tempting that he may maintain a regular role for Houston even if Adalberto Carrasquilla returns from national duty.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Herrera - Active during last game of June Herrera logged three shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and five corners during the Dynamo's 1-0 win Saturday against Charlotte FC.

Impact Herrera finished his June having attempted more than two shots during three of five games. While the defensive midfielder's latest appearance marked his only June game with no chances created or accurate crosses, he ended that month with an assist nonetheless. Herrera logged it on 25 corners, nine chances created and seven accurate crosses.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Clark - Four saves during clean sheet Clark logged four saves and maintained a clean sheet during the Dynamo's 1-0 win Saturday against Charlotte FC.

Impact For the first time since May 16, Clark logged more than three saves in an MLS game. But more importantly, he maintained a clean sheet, his first since the Dynamo's first matchup in May. After beginning June recovering from a nose injury and needing time to get back on track, Clark finally is such going into the Dynamo's first July game, Wednesday at Real Salt Lake.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo FC vs. Charlotte FC | Full Match Highlights

JUNE 30 • YOUTUBE

Agyemang and Charlotte FC visit the Houston Dynamo

Patrick Agyemang leads Charlotte FC into a matchup with the Houston Dynamo after scoring two goals against the Philadelphia Union

JUNE 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Amine Bassi - Key assist in victory Bassi assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Bassi's assist Saturday helped Houston take a 2 - 1 lead that they would not relinquish, as they marched on to defeat D.C. United by a margin of 4 - 1. This match marked the second successive match in which Bassi has supplied an assist. Over his last five appearances (five starts), Bassi has scored once, supplied two assists and attempted at least one cross in each match. Bassi is entrenched in the Houston starting XI, having started 15 consecutive matches.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Smith - Two assists off bench Smith assisted twice to go with one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Smith came off the bench in the 81st minute with Houston retaining a one-goal edge against D.C. United. Smith then supplied two assists from the left flank to put out the match out of reach. The match marked his first appearances after appearing on the bench as an unused substitute for Houston's previous four matches. Overall, Smith has made one start over 13 appearances, scored once and registered two assists.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gabe Segal - Scored late substitute goal Segal scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 win against D.C. United.

Impact Segal slotted the ball home after receiving a cross in the six yard box against a nine-man D.C. United during second half stoppage time of Houston's 4 - 1 victory. Segal made four appearances (two starts) for Houston to begin the season. However, he has played just 12 minutes over six appearances since. Overall, Segal has made 10 appearances (two starts) and scored twice, tying his goal total from 2023 over 10 appearances (four starts).

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Sebastian Ferreira Vidal - Hat-trick hero Sebastian Ferreira scored three goals to go with five shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory over D.C. United.

Impact Sebastian Ferreira converted a penalty to tie the match early in the second half before slotting home two additional goals from inside the box to lead the line for Houston during their 4-1 victory over D.C. United. Ferreira has struggled with lower body injuries throughout 2024, and Saturday marked just his second start in seven appearances. Overall, Ferreira has scored four goals and supplied once assist while creating four chances during his limited time on the pitch.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Clark - Two saves in victory Clark registered two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over D.C. United.

Impact Clark made two saves Saturday and was beaten from the penalty spot once in the first half of Houston's 4-1 victory over DC United. In his three games played since returning from a broken nose, Clark as managed seven saves and conceded five goals. Clark's next test should come Saturday as Houston take on Charlotte who have scored eight goals over their last four matches.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Ferreira (hat trick), Dynamo defeat D.C. United Sebastian Ferreira scored twice in three minutes en route to a second-half hat trick and the Houston Dynamo pulled away to a 4-1 road victor...

JUNE 23 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

D.C. United vs. Houston Dynamo FC | Ferreira Hat Trick | Full Match Highlights

JUNE 23 • YOUTUBE

Sebastián Ferreira's second-half hat trick rallies Dynamo to 4-1 victory over DC United

Sebastián Ferreira scored three goals in the second half to rally the Houston Dynamo to a 4-1 victory over D

JUNE 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In his return, Ben Olsen and the Dynamo leave no doubt vs. D.C. United The former United coach powered Houston to a 4-1 victory as D.C. saw its winless streak reach eight.

JUNE 23 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Dynamo's Ben Olsen seeking win against former D.C. United club Houston Dynamo manager Ben Olsen returns to the club where he spent his entire MLS playing career and his first decade as a coach in Saturda...

JUNE 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Blessing leads the Houston Dynamo against D.C. United

Latif Blessing leads the Houston Dynamo into a matchup with D.C

JUNE 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Erik Sviatchenko - Leads backline in draw Sviatchenko generated one tackle (one won) and six clearances in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Sviatchenko's six clearances led the Houston defensive effort Wednesday as they drew 2 -2 with Seattle. He also recorded one block. Sviatchenko has started in eight of Houston's last nine matches and has made 15 appearances (13 starts) overall. He has yet to score his first MLS goal after joining Houston from Danish side FC Midtjylland prior to the 2023 campaign.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Amine Bassi - Supplies assist in draw Bassi assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Bassi led the a Houston counterattack and coolly lobbed a cross to the back post to set up Houston's second goal Wednesday during their 2 - 2 draw with Seattle. The assist was his fourth of the season through 16 appearances (15 starts) after registering just one assist over 33 appearances (30 starts) in 2023. While the assist total has risen precipitously, Bassi has scored just twice this season, lagging well behind the pace that saw him bag 12 goals in 2023.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Aliyu - Sets up goal in draw Aliyu assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he w...

Impact Aliyu smartly chipped a cross over the Seattle keeper, setting up an easy tap-in for his teammate Wednesday to open the scoring for Houston in their 2 - 2 draw with Seattle. Aliyu now has two assists over his last four appearances (three starts). In 2023, Aliyu managed three goals and two assists over 28 appearances (16 starts). In 2024, Aliyu has already surpassed those totals. Through 18 appearances (17 starts), he has scored four goals and supplied three assists.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Latif Blessing - Two goal performance Blessing scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Blessing scored twice in the first half of Wednesday's 2 - 2 draw with Seattle, chesting and heading the ball into the net from close range. The veteran midfielder has been in red hot form of late. Over his last five appearances (three starts), Blessing has landed seven shots on target and scored five goals. Blessing has been a rotational piece for the Houston lineup thus far in 2024, having made 14 appearances (seven starts). However, considering his recent run of form, it will be worth monitoring forthcoming lineup selections to see if Blessing has earned a longer run in the starting XI.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Clark - Allows two goals in draw Clark registered three saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Clark stood tall in Wednesday's 2 - 2 draw with Seattle but was undone by second half miscues in the Houston backline. Clark was beaten initially in a one-on-one situation after Houston conceded possession deep in their own half. Clark then saw an unmarked Seattle player redirect the ball home from a free kick opportunity. Clark and the Houston backline will look to right the ship Saturday when they face a reeling DC united who haven't scored in their last two matches.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rothrock and Ragen score six minutes apart as the Sounders play the Dynamo to a 2-2 draw

Paul Rothrock and Jackson Ragen scored six minutes apart in the second half as the Seattle Sounders played the Houston Dynamo to a 2-2 draw

JUNE 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Dynamo FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC | 2-Goal Comeback | Full Match Highlights

JUNE 20 • YOUTUBE

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Agyemang and Charlotte FC visit the Houston Dynamo

Sebastián Ferreira's second-half hat trick rallies Dynamo to 4-1 victory over DC United

Blessing leads the Houston Dynamo against D.C. United

Rothrock and Ragen score six minutes apart as the Sounders play the Dynamo to a 2-2 draw