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Niezgoda and the Portland Timbers host the Houston Dynamo

Jaroslaw Niezgoda leads the Portland Timbers into a matchup with the Houston Dynamo after scoring two goals against the Colorado Rapids

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLS NEXT Cup u17 Highlights: Houston Dynamo vs. Indiana Fire | June 27, 2022 | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JUNE 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Darwin Ceren - Makes three tackles versus Chicago Ceren registered one off-target shot, one chance created, three tackles (all won), one interception, two clearances, one block and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 win over Chicago.

Impact Ceren had a decente overall performance to help them keep the clean sheet and earn three points at home -- making the second-most tackles for his side. The midfielder also received his third yellow card of the season, though. He's been in and out the starting XI this year, and will now look to get the nod again at Portland on Wednesday.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Parker - Picks up yellow card as sub Parker played 20 minutes during Saturday's 2-0 win over Chicago and picked up a yellow card.

Impact Parker subbed on in the 70th minute and did not log any relevant stats for his side. He did receive his second yellow card of the season, though. The centerback started in 12 of his 14 appearances, and will now look for more playing time at Portland on Wednesday.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memo Rodriguez - Sends in four crosses in win Rodriguez registered one chance created, four crosses (one accurate), two tackles (one won), one clearance and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 win over Chicago.

Impact Rodriguez had a quiet outing and did not take any shots for the first time in his last seven games. The midfielder also received his fourth yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now need to be extra careful at Portland to avoid a suspension.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Lundqvist - Assists in home win Lundqvist assisted one goal from four chances created, sent in five crosses (two accurate), made three tackles (two won), one interception, two clearances and one block in Saturday...

Impact Lundqvist assisted Darwin Quintero in the 47th minute to double their lead just before halftime. The left-back now has four assists in the season, while also having a good defensive outing to help them keep the clean sheet. He will now look to keep things rolling at Portland on Wednesday.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Quintero - Scores against Chicago Quintero scored one goal from his only shot, created one chance and sent in two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Chicago.

Impact Quintero scored in the 47th minute, just before halftime, to give them the 2-0 lead and seal the home win. That was his sixth goal in the season so far. He came off the bench in their prior two games, and will now look to start again when they visit Portland on Wednesday.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thorleifur Ulfarsson - Scores opener in win Ulfarsson scored one goal from four shots, created one chance, made one interception and one clearance in Saturday's 2-0 win over Chicago.

Impact Ulfarsson started for the fourth time in the season and scored in the 23rd minute to give them the early lead and pave the way for the home win. That was his second goal so far, while also registering a season-high four shots in the proccess. The midfielder will now look to get the nod again at Portland on Wednesday.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Clark - Keeps clean sheet in win Clark made four saves and one clearance in Saturday's 2-0 win over Chicago.

Impact Clark had a good outing to help them earn the home win. The goalkeeper was able to log his fifth clean sheet of the season in 15 starts. He will now look to keep the momentum when they visit Portland on Wednesday.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Baird - Out against Chicago Baird (undisclosed) was not in Houston's match day squad for Saturday's victory against the Fire.

Impact Baird had started the Dynamo's previous three games in a row heading into Saturday's match, but he was not involved for an undisclosed reason. Memo Rodriguez slid over to replace him on the right wing, and he will be questionable now for Wednesday's clash against the Timbers as well.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adalberto Carrasquilla - Comes off bench in return Carrasquilla (illness) subbed into Saturday's match against the Fire in the 73rd minute, and he took a shot in the 2-0 victory.

Impact Carrasquilla returned to the pitch Saturday after missing last weekend's defeat to Orlando with COVID-19. He should be fit and ready to go against the Timbers on Wednesday.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Houston Dynamo double up Chicago Fire at home | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JUNE 26, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Úlfarsson, Quintero, Clark lead Houston past Chicago 2-0

Thorleifur Úlfarsson and Darwin Quintero scored first-half goals and Steve Clark made them stand up in the Houston Dynamo’s 2-0 victory over the Chicago Fire

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fafa Picault - Returns to training Picault (undisclosed) was back in training with Houston on Friday, Victor Araiza of The Striker Texas reports.

Impact Picault was not involved in last weekend's defeat to Orlando City, but he was back with the squad this week and will be questionable for Saturday's clash against the Fire. He hasn't started in any of the Dynamo's last three MLS matches after beginning the season with 11 starts out of 12.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire visit the Houston Dynamo following shutout victory

A game after shutting out D.C

JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Dynamo plan PNC Stadium upgrades for 2023 season | MLSSoccer.com Houston Dynamo FC are planning major upgrades to PNC Stadium that’ll be ready for the 2023 MLS season, the club announced Wednesday. They in...

JUNE 23, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Ian Hoffmann - Loaned to USL Hoffmann has been loaned out to USL side Orange County SC for the remainder of the 2022 season, the Dynamo announced Thursday.

Impact Hoffmann made six appearances for Houston last season and even started two games on the right wing to close out 2021, but the 20-year-old is yet to feature for the senior side at all this campaign.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kara and Orlando City visit Cincinnati

Ercan Kara leads Orlando City into a matchup with Cincinnati after a two-goal outing against the Houston Dynamo

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sports court sets July dates for Russian soccer ban appeals

Russian appeals against bans from international soccer because of the country’s war in Ukraine are going to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in July

JUNE 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FIFA extends Ukrainian club contract rules for next season

FIFA has extended emergency contract rules for players and coaches with Ukrainian soccer clubs to protect their working rights during the Russian military invasion

JUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Lundqvist - Busy on both ends in loss Lundqvist sent in eight inaccurate crosses, made five tackles (all won), four clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Orlando...

Impact Lundqvist put up another nice stat line on defense and was also very active on the offensive end, sending a season-high eight crosses into the opposition's box. The left back has been one of MLS' best two-way players from a fantasy perspective and, since returning from a red-card suspension, racked up 13 crosses, 14 tackles, seven clearances and 10 interceptions over three starts. Up next for Lundqvist is Saturday's home clash against Chicago.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Clark - Concedes two in loss Clark made four saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Orlando.

Impact Clark was beaten once each half but couldn't do much to prevent either goal. Also, if it wasn't for the goalkeeper, Houston would've left the pitch with an even bigger defeat as he made several big saves to keep his side in contention. With 15 saves, three goals allowed and two clean sheets over his last four starts, Clark will try to remain productive during next Saturday's home clash against Chicago.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Carlos Cracco Neto - Provides assist in loss Zeca provided an assist, had one off-target shot, created one chance, sent in four crosses (one accurate), made one tackle, two clearances and one block and was shown a yellow card...

Impact Zeca was once again a threat from the right flank, always finding room to go up the field and support the offensive end. And this time he was rewarded with his first assist of the season, setting up Sebastian Ferreira's goal with a perfect cross. If the right back is able to put up more consistent numbers on defense, his value for fantasy purpose will certainly skyrocket. Up next for him is Saturday's home clash against Chicago.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Sebastian Ferreira Vidal - Scores in loss Ferreira scored a goal off his lone shot, created two chances and drew three fouls during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Orlando.

Impact Ferreira was back into the lineup after missing the previous match and picked up exactly where he left off. The striker was closely watched during the entire match but made most of the opportunity he had, heading home a picture-perfect cross from the right flank to reduce the opposition's lead to just one goal just before the hour mark. After a slow start of campaign, Ferreira has now six goals and two assists over his last eight starts and will try to keep adding to his tally during next Saturday's home clash against Chicago.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE