HOUSTON NEWS

Matias Vera - Ineffective in season finale loss Vera made a block, a clearance and an interception in the 3-1 Decision Day defeat against the Galaxy.

Impact Vera ends the season with two clean sheets across 28 MLS appearances (all starts) in defensive midfield, and the 27-year-old figures to continue alongside Hector Herrera and Adalberto Carrasquilla as the club's heartbeat in the middle of the park for the 2023 campaign.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adalberto Carrasquilla - Has quiet game in loss Carrasquilla made two interceptions and won one of two tackles in the 3-1 Decision Day defeat against Los Angeles.

Impact Carrasquilla was one of Houston's most impressive players during his first full season with the club as he recorded two goals and three assists in 32 MLS appearances (27 starts) all across midfield. The 23-year-old should remain a regular in the XI in 2023, though it's possible he could eventually move on to a bigger club in a bigger league.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Herrera - Comes off bench in season finale Herrera played the final half hour or so of the 3-1 Decision Day defeat against Los Angeles.

Impact Herrera's first season in Houston was a bit disappointing as he only made six starts in midfield before a leg injury in late August effectively ended his campaign. The 32-year-old will want to improve in 2023 after having had a full preseason with the club, and will aim to add to his tally of one assist so far.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Junqua - Contract negotiations ongoing Junqua's contract with the Dynamo has run out, but the club is still actively trying to sign the player to a new deal.

Impact Junqua took a step back within Houston's squad this season as he made 15 MLS appearances (just four starts) as the backup to Adam Lundqvist at left-back. The 26-year-old will become a free agent if no new deal is agreed upon by the November deadline.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Lundqvist - Defends well in loss Lundqvist made four interceptions in the 3-1 Decision Day defeat against Los Angeles.

Impact Lundqvist had his best season in MLS to date in 2022 as he kept five clean sheets and recorded five assists in 31 appearances (30 starts) from left-back. The 28-year-old should remain Houston's first choice in the position heading into the next campaign.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zeca - Contract negotiations ongoing Zeca's contract option for 2023 has not been activated yet by the Dynamo, and the club has until mid-November to make a final decision.

Impact Zeca kept a clean sheet and recorded an assist in 20 appearances (12 starts) during his rookie season in MLS, but he seems to be the backup to Griffin Dorsey at right-back in Houston. The 28-year-old will become a free agent if the club does not activate his contract option by the November deadline.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin Dorsey - Takes shot in finale loss Dorsey took a shot on target and won one of one tackles in the 3-1 Decision Day defeat against Los Angeles. He also made seven clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Dorsey scored a goal and recorded an assist in 27 MLS appearances (19 starts) at right-back this season, sliding into the back-four after mostly playing on the right wing in 2021. The 23-year-old will want to cement his spot in the XI heading into the next campaign.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Bartlow - Plays in season finale Bartlow made three blocks and two clearances in the 3-1 Decision Day defeat against Los Angeles.

Impact Bartlow made 15 MLS appearances (nine starts) and kept a clean sheet in his debut senior season for the Dynamo, and the 22-year-old could move up in the center-back depth chart for 2023 after the departure of Tim Parker to STL City.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Nelson - Backup option this season Nelson was an unused substitute in the Decision Day defeat against Los Angeles.

Impact Nelson made five saves and allowed eight goals across his two MLS appearances (one start) this season, but the 27-year-old is firmly Houston's backup in goal behind Steve Clark.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup: Houston Dynamo star Héctor Herrera makes Mexico roster | MLSSoccer.com A third World Cup awaits Héctor Herrera.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

St. Louis land center back Tim Parker in trade with Houston Dynamo | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - STL receive: Tim Parker - HOU receive: $500k GAM St. Louis CITY SC boosted their backline in the immediate...

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nashville SC acquire Fafa Picault in trade with Houston Dynamo Nashville SC have acquired forward Fafa Picault in a trade with the Houston Dynamo, the clubs announced Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Nashville SC acquire Fafa Picault in trade with Houston Dynamo | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - NSH receive: Fafa Picault - HOU receive: Up to $250k GAM Nashville SC have acquired winger Fafa Picault in...

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Ben Olsen hired to coach MLS's Houston Dynamo

Ben Olsen has been hired as coach of Major League Soccer’s Houston Dynamo, two years after he left D

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Your Wednesday Kickoff: What Ben Olsen's coaching history means for Houston Dynamo | MLSSoccer.com Olsen named new Houston Dynamo head coach The Houston Dynamo have officially named Ben Olsen head coach, the club announced Tuesday. Olsen b...

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Ben Olsen reveals how 'support & infrastructure were key to Houston Dynamo appointment Ben Olsen has revealed how the Houston Dynamo’s ‘support and infrastructure’ were key to him taking the job as the club’s new head coach.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Houston Dynamo coach Ben Olsen was "itching to get back" on MLS sidelines | MLSSoccer.com Ben Olsen is quite aware of how he’s perceived by large swathes of MLS and MLS fandom, including a substantial chunk of the fanbase of Houst...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Ben Olsen named new Houston Dynamo head coach | MLSSoccer.com The Houston Dynamo have officially named Ben Olsen head coach, the club announced Tuesday. Olsen becomes the sixth manager in Dynamo history...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Daniel Steres - Extends contract with Houston Steres has signed a two-year contract extension with the Dynamo with the option for a further season, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Steres scored two goals, recorded an assist and kept a clean sheet in 18 MLS appearances (14 starts) during his first season in Houston, serving as the primary backup for Tim Parker and Teenage Hadebe in central defense despite missing more than a month due injuries on two separate occasions, in April and September. The 31-year-old has now signed on with the Dynamo through the 2024 campaign at least.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Steres signs contract extension with Houston Dynamo | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension The Houston Dynamo have locked up Daniel Steres for at least the next two years, signing the defender to...

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Steve Clark - Concedes three goals to LA Clark made four saves but conceded three goals in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against the Galaxy.

Impact Clark kept six clean sheets and allowed 48 goals in 33 games this season, his worst numbers as a starter in MLS since his time with Columbus from 2014-16. He will turn 37 years old early on in the 2023 campaign, which is the last guaranteed season in his contract (with the option for two additional years).

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Baird - Records assist against Los Angeles Baird assisted a goal and made an interception in Sunday's 3-1 Decision Day defeat against the Galaxy.

Impact Baird's eighth-minute cross found the head of Sebastian Ferreira to open the scoring on Sunday, and Baird finishes his first full season in Houston with two goals and four assists in 23 MLS appearances (17 starts), mostly on the right wing.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Sebastian Ferreira Vidal - Scores goal against Los Angeles Ferreira scored a goal and created a chance in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against the Galaxy. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Ferreira headed in the opener Sunday to cap off a fairly successful rookie season in MLS for the 24-year-old -- 13 goals and three assists in 31 appearances (29 starts) -- even if Houston didn't do much as a team.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicharito nets key goal for Galaxy in 3-1 win over Dynamo

Chicharito scored the go-ahead go in the first half and LA Galaxy defeated Houston Dynamo 3-1, capping a strong finish to the MLS regular season for the Galaxy

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS