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Franco Escobar - Active on bench Escobar (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with NYC FC.

Impact Escobar returned to the bench for Saturday's match after a lower body injury he picked up to open the season. The defender is a starter when fully fit but could be given the chance to test his fitness off the bench Saturday.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo sign defender Erik Sviatchenko from FC Midtjylland The Houston Dynamo continue to strengthen their roster, signing Danish international defender Erik Sviatchenko from FC Midtjylland.

MARCH 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Houston Dynamo sign center back Erik Sviatchenko from FC Midtjylland | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Houston Dynamo FC have secured a key piece in their roster rebuild, announcing Friday they’ve signed Danish...

MARCH 24, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Houston Dynamo play New York City FC after shutout victory

A game after shutting out Austin 2-0, the Houston Dynamo face New York City FC

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Franco Escobar - Status unchanged Escobar (lower body) is once again listed as questionable in Houton's injury report for Saturday's clash against NYCFC.

Impact Escobar has missed the Dynamo's last two games as he's been dealing with a lower body injury since the preseason. Griffin Dorsey would continue at right-back if Escobar still isn't ready to return to action.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adalberto Carrasquilla - Called up for internationals Carrasquilla was called up for two CONCACAF Nations League matches on March 23 and 28.

Impact Carrasquilla is set to miss a Saturday clash with NYC FC while on international duty. The midfielder likely won't be fit enough to return for a Saturday trip to San Jose. Carrasquilla has started all three matches to open the season, creating four chances and shooting five times.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Baird - Takes two shots in rivalry win Baird took two shots and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Austin FC.

Impact Baird has started all three of Houston's matches this season, but his performance from the left wing against Austin on Saturday was his best thus far.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Franco - Takes two shots in win Franco took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Austin FC. He also made two clearances and won two of five tackles in the match.

Impact Franco lined up on the right wing against Austin and remained dangerous in front of goal on Saturday. He's taken a total of nine shots (five on target) through his first three MLS games on either wing, though he's still looking for his first goal with the Dynamo.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adalberto Carrasquilla - Takes two shots in win Carrasquilla took two shots (one on target) and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Austin FC.

Impact Carrasquilla was active going forward from midfield as his side earned a big win over Austin on Saturday. He's tallied five shots (two on target) and four chances created across his first three games of the season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Steres - Keeps clean sheet in season debut Steres made a block, a clearance and an interception in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Austin FC.

Impact Steres lined up at right-back Saturday in what was his first start of the season, and he helped keep a clean sheet against Texas rivals Austin. Steres has begun the campaign as the backup option to Teenage Hadebe and Ethan Bartlow in central defense, and is unlikely to be a regular in the right-back position either.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Clark - Keeps clean sheet against Austin Clark made five saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Austin FC.

Impact Clark came up big in his side's crucial shutout win over Austin on Saturday, keeping just his second MLS clean sheet across his last 21 appearances in the competition since last June. Next weekend he will face NYCFC, which have scored five goals in four matches this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin Dorsey - Records assist against Austin Dorsey subbed into Saturday's match against Austin FC in the 85th minute, and he assisted a goal in the 2-0 victory.

Impact Dorsey came off the bench and set up a Hector Herrera strike to seal his side's crucial win over their Texas rivals on Saturday. Daniel Steres got the start at right-back for the game but Dorsey could be back in the XI at least until Franco Escobar (lower body) returns from injury.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amine Bassi - Scores penalty in first start Bassi took three shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Austin FC. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Bassi got his first start up front for Houston on Saturday, and he opened the scoring in a crucial win over Texas rivals Austin from the penalty spot. He should likely be considered the preferred option in the position moving forward ahead of Sebastian Ferreira and Thor Ulfarsson.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Herrera - Scores goal against Austin Herrera took five shots (three on target) and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Austin FC. He also made two interceptions, a clearance and created two chances in the...

Impact Herrera had arguably his best performance in a Houston shirt Saturday as his team earned a huge win over Texas rivals Austin, and he slotted home his first goal in MLS. Herrera has already racked up nine shots (four on target) and six chances created through three matches in midfield this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Héctor Herrera powers Houston Dynamo "back at the top in Texas" | MLSSoccer.com Coach speak can do a lot to paper over the cracks of a long season. Tough losses turn into “learning moments,” and bad mistakes into “growth...

MARCH 19, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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MARCH 19, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Bassi's PK goal sparks Houston to 2-0 victory over Austin

Amine Bassi scored on a penalty kick in the 71st minute to break a scoreless tie and lead the Houston Dynamo to a 2-0 victory over Austin FC

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Dynamo host Austin in Western Conference action

The Houston Dynamo face Austin in conference play

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xavier Valdez - Suffering from lower back pain Valdez (lower back) is questionable for Saturday's match against Austin FC, reports Bayou City Soccer.

Impact Valdez is the team's third string goalkeeper, so his absence will not have much affect on fantasy figures without having yet made his debut in the MLS.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Escobar - Questionable again Escobar (lower body) is in doubt for Saturday's clash versus Austin FC, per Houston Dynamo's injury report.

Impact Escobar was listed as questionable last match, but did not make an appearances with lower back issues. Griffin Dorsey is still expected to start Saturday in right back, with Escobar likely to start on the bench if healthy.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recap | Revs roll to 3-0 win over Dynamo, begin regular season with back-to-back victories | New England Revolution FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution (2-0-0, 6 pts.) defeated Houston Dynamo FC (0-2-0, 0 pts.), 3-0, on Saturday night in the clu...

MARCH 7, 2023 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Hector Herrera - Takes two shots in loss Herrera took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturdays' 3-0 defeat against the Revolution. He also made two blocks and won three of four tackles in the match.

Impact Herrera has been very active to kick off the 2023 campaign despite Houston's pair of defeats, as he's tallied four shots (one on target) and one assist from four chances created in midfield.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amine Bassi - Has quiet debut off bench Bassi played the final 25 minutes or so of Saturday's 3-0 defeat against the Revolution.

Impact Bassi made his Houston debut on Saturday after recovering from a lower body injury, but he put in a muted performance in a game that had admittedly already ended as a competitive affair by the time he was introduced. Bassi will want to break into the Dynamo's XI somewhere along the attacking line once he's back to full fitness.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Bartlow - Begins season as starter Bartlow made five clearances, two interceptions and created a chance in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against the Revolution.

Impact Bartlow has begun 2023 as Houston's preferred option over Daniel Steres in central defense alongside Teenage Hadebe.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE