HOUSTON NEWS

Ibrahim Aliyu - Takes shot in draw Aliyu took a shot on target and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Aliyu has started each of Houston's last two games, his first two starts in MLS after joining the club in April. He's tallied two shots (one on target), one chance created and three of four tackles won so far, lining up in a front-two versus Minnesota and then on the left wing of a front-three against Dallas.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Sebastian Ferreira Vidal - Creates chance in start Ferreira created a chance before getting hooked before the hour mark of Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Ferreira made his first league start since the season opener on Saturday, but he wasn't very effective up front against Dallas. Ibrahim Aliyu and Corey Baird will likely remain preferred options over him at striker for now.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Sviatchenko - Makes club debut in Open Cup Sviatchenko (lower body) started and played the first half of Tuesday's victory against Minnesota United in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16.

Impact Sviatchenko made his first appearance for the Dynamo since transferring to the club in March, as he's been dealing with a lower body injury recently. He will aim to be fit enough to make his MLS debut soon as well.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Clark - Gives up goal after rebound Clark recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus FC Dallas.

Impact Clark was solid between the posts and responded every time he was needed, but he was unable to hold on to a header that led to Jader Obrian's goal. The goalkeeper has gone three matches without a clean sheet, but he's been very reliable and hasn't given up more than one goal in seven straight contests.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Herrera - Sets up goal via corner kick Herrera assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus FC Dallas.

Impact The veteran Mexico midfielder set up the equalizer with a perfect delivery that was nodded home by Thor Ulfarsson in the 85th minute. This was Herrera's second assist of the season, and he has scored two goals as well.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thorleifur Ulfarsson - Scores late equalizer Thor Ulfarsson scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus FC Dallas.

Impact Ulfarsson was the hero for the Dynamo late in the second half, as he nodded home a cross from Hector Herrera to score the equalizer in the 85th minute. Ulfarsson has started just one game this season, so his fantasy upside is limited, and that is not expected to change going forward.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Steres - Misses Dallas match Steres (undisclosed) was not involved in Saturday's draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Steres had started nine consecutive league matches at right-back for the Dynamo heading into the weekend, but he was not in the squad to take on Dallas as Chase Gasper replaced him in the XI.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Úlfarsson's late goal helps Dynamo earn 1-1 draw with Dallas

Thorleifur Úlfarsson scored late in the second half to help the Houston Dynamo earn a 1-1 draw with FC Dallas

MAY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Dynamo rally for tie vs. FC Dallas Thor Ulfarsson scored on a header in the 85th minute as the Houston Dynamo rallied for a 1-1 draw with FC Dallas in the Texas Derby on Satur...

MAY 21, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

MLS Footnotes: St. Louis City feeling side effects of league parity

After a record smashing five consecutive victories to begin life in MLS, expansion darlings St. Louis City SC have since fallen back to eart...

MAY 19, 2023

Ferreira and Dallas host the Houston Dynamo

Jesus Ferreira leads Dallas into a matchup with the Houston Dynamo fresh off of a two-goal performance against the Vancouver Whitecaps

MAY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo Predictions & Best Bets | MLS Matchday 14  | MLSSoccer.com The first Texas Derby of the MLS season sees Dallas host Houston at Toyota Stadium, with just seven points and five places separating the tw...

MAY 18, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Erik Sviatchenko - Remains questionable Sviatchenko (lower body) is listed as questionable for Saturday's trip to Dallas, according to the Houston injury report.

Impact Sviatchenko has yet to make his MLS debut and is questionable for the second straight week. The defender has his visa and should compete for a spot in the starting XI as he overcomes this lower body injury.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Herrera - Returning from suspension Herrera will be eligible to feature against FC Dallas at the weekend after serving a red card suspension.

Impact Herrera missed Wednesday's loss to Minnesota United after getting sent off against the Sounders in the previous outing, but he should be back in the XI in midfield to take on Dallas on Saturday.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amine Bassi - Can return from suspension Bassi will be eligible to feature in Saturday's clash against FC Dallas after serving a red card suspension.

Impact Bassi missed the midweek loss to Minnesota United after getting sent off in the previous match against the Sounders, but he is likely to return to the XI on the left wing to face Dallas on Saturday.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United hope to end home woes, welcome Dynamo Still in search of their first MLS home win of the season, Minnesota United will try to snap a six-game winless streak when they face the Ho...

MAY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Minnesota United hosts the Houston Dynamo in Western Conference play

The Houston Dynamo visit Minnesota United in Western Conference play

MAY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ibrahim Aliyu - Debuts off bench vs. Seattle Aliyu subbed in and played the final minutes of Saturday's 1-0 defeat against the Sounders.

Impact Aliyu made his first MLS appearance Saturday after joining the Dynamo on deadline day in April. The 21-year-old can hope to challenge Corey Baird and Sebastian Ferreira for the starting striker spot in Houston once he gets more acclimated with his new club.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Franco - Creates chance in loss Franco completed nine passes and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against the Sounders.

Impact Franco and Houston were subdued in attack Saturday following Amine Bassi's first-half red card and then another sending off for Hector Herrera in the second, but Franco was still able to extend his streak of creating a chance in each of his last four MLS appearances from the right wing.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Herrera - Sent off against Seattle Herrera was shown a red card in the 78th minute of Saturday's defeat against the Sounders following a foul on Nicolas Lodeiro for his second booking of the game. He made two cleara...

Impact Herrera had to defend for much of Saturday's game after Amine Bassi's first-half sending off, but Herrera eventually joined him in the tunnel by earning a red card himself. He'll now be suspended for Wednesday's clash against Minnesota United, with Luis Caicedo and Brooklyn Raines options to replace him in midfield.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Clark - Concedes goal to Seattle Clark made a save but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against the Sounders.

Impact Clark's job increased in difficulty as Saturday's game wore on as Amine Bassi was sent off in the first half and then Hector Herrera was shown a red card as well to send the Dynamo down to nine men. Still, Clark was only beaten by a frantic strike from Paul Rothrock in the 87th minute to deny him what was almost his sixth clean sheet of the season. Next up will be Wednesday's clash against Minnesota United, which have scored 10 goals through 11 MLS matches.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders tally in 87th minute to edge short-handed Dynamo Paul Rothrock, a midfielder on short-term loan from second-division club the Tacoma Defiance, scored in the 87th minute to lead the Seattle...

MAY 14, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Unlikely hero lifts Sounders to 1-0 victory over Dynamo

Paul Rothrock subbed in in the 83rd minute and scored the only goal of the match four minutes later to propel the Seattle Sounders to a 1-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo

MAY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS