HOUSTON NEWS

Rockets prevent Nuggets from clinching West with 124-103 win

Jalen Green scored 32 points, six others scored in double figures and the last-place Houston Rockets prevented the Denver Nuggets from clinching the No. 1 seed in the Western Confe...

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Franco Escobar - Three interceptions off bench Escobar subbed into Saturday's match against the Earthquakes in the 38th minute, making three interceptions in the 2-1 defeat.

Impact Escobar replaced an injured Tate Schmitt in the first half of Saturday's game to make his first appearance since the season opener after recovering from a lower body injury of his own. Escobar should return to the starting lineup at left-back once he's back up to full fitness.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adalberto Carrasquilla - Creates two chances in loss Carrasquilla took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Earthquakes. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Carrasquilla returned from the international break Saturday and lined up on the right wing against San Jose, but he couldn't do enough to salvage a result and continue his team's winning streak.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Herrera - Takes two shots against San Jose Herrera took two shots (one on target) and won three of four tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Earthquakes. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Herrera maintained his streak of taking at least two shots in all five of his MLS games this season, but it wasn't enough to salvage a result on Saturday as Houston's two-game winning streak ended.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Clark - Concedes two goals to San Jose Clark made a save but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Earthquakes.

Impact Clark was beaten by a brace of penalties from Cristian Espinoza on Saturday, ending his two-game clean sheet streak. Next weekend he will face the Galaxy, which have scored just three goals in five matches this season without the injured Chicharito (hamstring).

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amine Bassi - Scores another penalty vs. San Jose Bassi scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Earthquakes. He also made two interceptions in the match.

Impact Bassi recovered from a minor leg injury to start on the left wing Saturday, and he's now converted a spot kick in all three of his MLS starts.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Espinoza's PK goals lift San Jose over Houston 2-1

Cristian Espinoza scored twice on penalty kicks to lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tate Schmitt - Forced off in first half Schmitt was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against San Jose due to injury.

Impact Schmitt was forced off in the 38th minute, succumbing to injury and being replaced by Franco Escobar. More information about Schmitt's extent of injury should be revealed ahead of next week's match against the Galaxy.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Franco - Available on bench Franco (personal) is on the bench for Saturday's match against San Jose.

Impact Franco missed out against NYC FC due to the birth of his child. The forward is available once more, and should have the chance to come off the bench and continue to look for his first goal of the season. Franco has shot nine times in three starts on the wing.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amine Bassi - Starting against Quakes Bassi (leg) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with San Jose.

Impact Bassi is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with San Jose after returning from a leg issue. The forward trained fully and carried no designation into Saturday's match, pointing towards full fitness for the match.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amine Bassi - Not on injury report Bassi (leg) is not listed in Houston's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Earthquakes.

Impact Bassi converted a second penalty in as many matches last weekend before coming off with an apparent injury late on in the win over NYCFC, but he's not carrying a designation into Saturday's match and should be expected to start once again along the attacking line versus San Jose.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ifunanyachi Achara - Remains out against San Jose Achara (knee) will not be available for Saturday's clash against the Earthquakes, according to Houston's injury report.

Impact Achara is yet to feature for the Dynamo since his offseason move from Toronto, as first he had visa issues and now he's dealing with a knee injury.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo bring shutout streak into matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes

The Houston Dynamo come into a matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes after securing two straight shutout wins

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brooklyn Raines - Takes shot in first MLS start Raines took a shot and made an interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory against NYCFC. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Raines received his first ever MLS start in midfield Saturday while Adalberto Carrasquilla was away on international duty. The 18-year-old Raines should continue mostly as a depth option for now.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Herrera - Takes two shots in win Herrera took two shots and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against NYCFC. He also won three of three tackles in the match.

Impact Herrera has begun the season in very good form as the Dynamo picked up a second consecutive win Saturday against New York City. He's taken multiple shots from midfield in all four of his MLS matches.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Steres - Takes two shots in win Steres took two shots and made two clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against NYCFC. He also had a block in the match.

Impact Steres was solid on both sides of the ball as his side shut out New York City on Saturday, once again lining up at right-back in place of Franco Escobar (lower body).

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Franco - Misses out for family reasons Franco was not involved in Saturday's victory against NYCFC due to the birth of his child.

Impact It is unclear when Franco will be expected to return to the team. He's racked up nine shots (five on target) and two chances created across his three appearances this season on either wing, while Nelson Quinones replaced him in the XI against New York City.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tate Schmitt - Three tackles in win Schmitt registered three tackles (one won), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win over New York City FC.

Impact Schmitt recorded a season high of tackles while also keeping up with his offensive stats with two crosses Saturday. This brings his average crosses a game to 3.5 in four contests thus far. This follows 14 crosses (four accurate), four tackles (two won) and three clearances on the year.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Artur - Registers two tackles in win Artur recorded two tackles (one won) in Sunday's 1-0 win over New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 18th minute.

Impact Artur has already totaled 10 won tackles in his first four matches of the season, making him a field in the midfield for the team. He is averaging three tackles (2.5 won) a game. The Brazilian is already on pace to surpass his total tackles from last season in just one month of play so far.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Quinones - First start of season Quinones recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in Sunday's 1-0 win against New York City FC.

Impact With Adalberto Carrasquilla out on international duty, Quinones got his first start of the season and had a productive day, totaling two crosses and two tackles. He will likely return back to the bench Saturday, with Carrasquilla expected to be back. The 20-year-old will be the first option of depth of the bench in the midfield, but is just shy of a starting role over the other veterans on the team.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bassi's PK goal lifts Dynamo to 1-0 victory over NYCFC

Amine Bassi scored on a penalty kick for the second straight week to lead the Houston Dynamo to a 1-0 victory over New York City FC

MARCH 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steve Clark - Another clean sheet Clark made one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory over New York City FC.

Impact Clark had a much easier match Saturday with just one save made for his second clean sheet in a row. He has totaled 10 saves with five goals conceded in the last four matches, giving him an average of 2.5 saves a game. The goalkeeper will make a trip to San Jose for the next contest on April 1, who have scored six goals in the last five matches. Clark also has not had the best record against the opponent, allowing four goals in the last two outings against them.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amine Bassi - Scores then comes off injured Bassi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win against New York City FC. He was also subbed off with an injury during the 84th m...

Impact Bassi got his second straight start and scored another penalty kick to give him two goals scored in his first two starts. However, he was forced to be taken off in the 84th minute with a leg injury. He had missed most of preseason and the first contest of the year with lower body issues, though it is unclear if he re-aggravated the same injury.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE