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Amine Bassi - Quiet in loss Bassi had one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Bassi went scoreless the last three playoff matches with just one goal in the last four games. He was the top scorer for Houston with 12, along with one assist. It was a decent first season for midfielder in the MLS, making 50 shots (23 on target) and creating 56 chances.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Herrera - Solid effort in loss Herrera had eight crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 71st minute.

Impact Herrera was the team's best player, contributing both offensively and defensively. He has 13 assists, which was second most in the league while also logging in 200 crosses (68 accurate, sixth most in the MLS. Along with this, the midfielder recorded five goals on 77 shots (27 on target), 76 chances create and 68 tackles (47 accurate).

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adalberto Carrasquilla - Three shots in final match Carrasquilla had three shots (one on goal), three tackles (two won) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Carrasquilla's season has come to an end after a solid effort during the playoffs with eight tackles (three won), seven crosses (two accurate) and seven chances created in four games. On the campaign, the midfielder recorded three goals and six assists with an average of about two crosses per game. It was also a season high for both goals and assists for him during his third year with Houston.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thorleifur Ulfarsson - Falls out of starting role Ulfarsson started just once in 2023 but will be back in 2024 after his option was extended.

Impact Ulfarsson will be back in 2024 and the forward will hope to continue working towards a bigger role. 2023 was disappointing for Ulfarsson, who made just one start and played only 487 minutes. The forward did show enough to get his option extended, contributing to four goals during his bench role.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tate Schmitt - Back for 2024 Schmitt (knee) had his option for 2024 picked up, Houston announced.

Impact Schmitt's season ended on the sideline with an ACL surgery. The defender's option was picked up a good sign that the club sees something in his future that will keep him as part of the team. Before the injury Schmitt started all five matches he appeared in.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Escobar - Costly own goal Escobar generated an own goal, one tackle (one won), two clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a yel...

Impact Escobar's own goal was deemed very costly as it eliminated the team from the playoffs. He ends the season making 29 starts in 33 appearances, totaling three goals with 93 tackles (58 won), 40 interceptions and 34 clearances. His 93 tackles was also the third most in the league and the first among all defenders in the MLS.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Caicedo - Option picked up Caicedo's contract option for 2024 was picked up, Houston announced.

Impact Caicedo will be back with Houston in 2024 after his contract option was picked up. The midfielder made 27 appearances (11 starts) in his first season with the club and was reasonably productive. Caicedo will be back in 2024 and hoping to make a bigger splash.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Clark - Lets two go in playoff loss Clark made six saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Clark had a good performance Saturday, but it was not enough to advance to the MLS Finals. He will end the campaign with 38 starts while totaling 99 saves and allowing 43 goals with 13 clean sheets, which was the third most in the league. It was also the keepers career high for clean sheets since 2017. Clark also averaged about 2.6 saves per game, as he was just six saves shy from his total from last year.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC will play for back-to-back MLS Cup titles after beating Houston 2-0 in Western Conference final

Ryan Hollingshead scored late in the first half, and defending champion Los Angeles FC advanced to its second straight MLS Cup Final with a 2-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Where To Watch | LAFC vs Houston Dynamo 12/2/23 | Los Angeles Football Club LAFC vs Houston Dynamo Saturday, December 2 at 6:30 pm PT Location: BMO Stadium - Los Angeles, California TV: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV Ra...

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • LAFC.COM

Player Availability Report | LAFC vs Houston Dynamo 12/2/23 | Los Angeles Football Club LAFC hosts Houston Dynamo, on Saturday, December 2 at BMO Stadium. This game will kick off at 6:30 p.m. PT ( MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, 71...

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • LAFC.COM

Los Angeles FC brings shutout streak into matchup with the Houston Dynamo

Los Angeles FC comes into a matchup with the Houston Dynamo after putting together two straight shutout wins

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Preview | LAFC vs Houston Dynamo 12/2/23 | Los Angeles Football Club LAFC vs Houston Dynamo Saturday, December 2 at 6:30 pm PT Location: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles California TV: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV Radi...

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • LAFC.COM

MLS Cup Playoffs: FC Cincinnati eying first final appearance while LAFC looks to return

The two teams that will square off for the 2023 MLS Cup will be determined on Saturday, with FC Cincinnati hosting the Columbus Crew in an a...

DECEMBER 1, 2023

2023 MLS Cup schedule, bracket, scores, how to watch the final

The 2023 MLS Cup playoffs are underway. Here's how you can catch all of the action leading up to the final on FOX.

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Héctor Herrera has Houston Dynamo on MLS Cup doorstep | MLSSoccer.com Would lifting MLS Cup with Houston Dynamo FC be a career highlight for Héctor Herrera?

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

LAFC vs. Houston Dynamo: 5 players who will decide the Western Conference Final | MLSSoccer.com One game. That’s all that separates LAFC and Houston Dynamo FC from appearing in MLS Cup presented by Audi on Dec. 9. Ahead of Saturday’s We...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

ASN: Analysis: Houston continues knockout dominance in controversial win over SKC The Houston Dynamo contiune to excel in knockout soccer with an U.S. Open Cup title and a run to Western Conference Final. ASN's Brian Sciar...

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

LAFC vs. Houston Dynamo FC: How to watch, stream Western Conference Final | MLSSoccer.com Defending champions LAFC (No. 3) host resurgent Houston Dynamo FC (No. 4) in Saturday's single-elimination Western Conference Final, placing...

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Adalberto Carrasquilla - Whips in three crosses Carrasquilla recorded two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Carrasquilla was active in Sunday's match despite not finding the scoring sheet, notching a solid three crosses, three chances created and two shots in his 90 minutes of play. The midfielder is yet to miss a start in the playoffs and should continue in that role for their next match against LAFC. He has registered six shots, six tackles, nine chances created and 10 crosses in his four starts this playoffs.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Quinones - Three shots in win Quinones had three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Quinones wasn't very active against Kansas City, only registering three shots and one tackle in the win. The forward is yet to miss a start in the playoffs, notching eight shots, five chances created and six crosses in those four appearances.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Herrera - Assists on game-winning goal Herrera assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Herrera notched his second straight match with an assist on Sunday, leading Houston to the win after finding Franco Escobar in the 29th minute. This gives Herrera three goal contributions throughout the 2023 playoffs and 18 on the season. He will hope to keep his hot streak going as Houston heads to Los Angeles in a crucial match against LAFC for a ticket to the MLS finals.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Escobar - Nets winning goal Escobar scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Escobar was the hero of Sunday's match, netting the lone goal to propel his team through to the Western Conference finals. This was his first goal of the playoffs and only his third of the season. Outside of his goal, he was slightly quiet, recording only three tackles, three clearances and one chance created.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Clark - Clean sheet against Kansas City Clark recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Clark did his job on Sunday, making three saves on his way to a clean sheet as Houston moves on in the MLS playoffs. This was the goalie's first clean sheet of the playoffs, recording eight saves and three goals allowed in that span. He will now face LAFC in his next match for a chance to play in the MLS finals.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE