OCTOBER 24, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
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On bench Saturday Maric (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Seattle.
Impact Maric is finally making his return to the bench after well over a month out. Houston's no. 1 Keeper has been struggling for fitness this season, but a return to the bench implies that he will quickly take over for Michael Nelson.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out through international break Maric (leg) won't be available for Houston until at least after the upcoming October international window, manager Tab Ramos said.
Impact Maric has already missed seven games with a leg injury, and he will miss at least one more Sunday against Sporting KC. Michael Nelson has conceded nine goals and kept two clean sheets so far in his absence.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Misses out with leg injury Maric wasn't in the squad for Sunday's loss against Minnesota because of a leg injury.
Impact Maric was a late addition to the injury report and Houston were forced to put Michael Nelson in net Sunday. Maric had started every match up until this injury and his status will have to be monitored in the next few days ahead of Friday's match against Portland.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes two in draw Maric made four saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Dallas.
Impact Maric couldn't do much to prevent the first goal scored by the opposition, but committed a huge mistake in the second as his awful clearance led to an easy goal scored by Ricardo Pepi. The goalkeeper is going through a rough stretch, with 12 goals conceded over the last five starts. He'll try to bounce back during next Saturday's home match against Minnesota.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes two in defeat Maric allowed two goals while making two saves during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Real Salt Lake.
Impact Maric allowed a goal in each half including the game winner in the 88th minute. The keeper has now allowed 30 goals in 20 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 59.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Allows three goals in loss Maric allowed three goals and made three saves in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Colorado Rapids.
Impact Maric had a poor outing between the sticks Saturday as he allowed three goals, which cost his side to lose all three points. The keeper has now registered only one clean sheet in his last four appearances, along with producing 13 saves and conceding eight goals. He will look to bounce back Wednesday versus Real Salt Lake.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes twice in defeat Maric allowed two goals while making four saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Minnesota.
Impact Maric conceded a goal in each half as Houston dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 25 goals in 18 league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 54.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes three goals against Austin Maric made two saves but conceded three goals in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat against Austin FC.
Impact Maric was beaten by a brace from Tomas Pochettino and a Cecilio Dominguez header on Wednesday, though Darwin Ceren's 20th-minute red card certainly made Maric's job more difficult. He will try to bounce back Saturday against Minnesota United, which have scored 19 goals in 16 matches this season.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in draw Maric kept a clean sheet with four saves made during Saturday's scoreless draw with Real Salt Lake.
Impact Maric has conceded just one goal in his last three starts, of which all three have ended in draws. This seems to be due to the presence of Teenage Hadebe, who has made his first starts for the Dynamo over this stretch of games. Once the attack is back to full strength, an improved defensive unit could make Maric exceptionally valuable in fantasy. Up next is a trip to Austin FC, which have been shut out in four of their last five league games.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes two saves in draw Maric made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Maric was able to make a couple of important saves Saturday to help his side take home at least a point. The keeper has registered one clean sheet in his last three appearances, along with producing six saves and allowing three goals in the same time span.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No saves in clean sheet Maric kept a clean sheet without making a save during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Vancouver.
Impact Maric helped Houston earn a point by shutting out the Whitecaps on Tuesday. The clean sheet was the second of the season for the keeper, while his save total remained at 42 on the year.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Four saves in loss Maric made four saves during Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Seattle.
Impact Maric was simply beaten by volume Wednesday, he made more saves than his opposing number, and outplayed him in general, and still lost. Maric has been solid this year, but not exceptional, he has a good chance for his second clean sheet of the year Tuesday, against Vancouver.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes three saves in draw Maric made three saves and one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Cincinnati.
Impact Maric conceded early in the first half and later held Cincinnati's offense to earn one point at home. The goalkeeper has only one clean sheet in 12 starts and will now look for his second at Seattle on Wednesday.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes one in draw Maric conceded one goal and made seven saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake.
Impact Maric hasn't kept a clean sheet in six straight games but this was one of his better performances of the season so far. The next game against FC Cincinnati would be the perfect chance for Maric to secure his second clean sheet against a club that has scored just nine goals in nine games.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes twice in 2-2 draw Maric made one save and conceded two goals in the 2-2 draw with Portland on Wednesday.
Impact Maric continues the trend of inconsistency in the draw. The keeper has been off and on over his past five appearances. During that time frame he has made 13 saves and conceded 10 goals. Not only is he averaging 2.0 goals against per game, but he is barely averaging more than that in the saves department. Until Maric can find consistent form and value, it is hard to consider him worthy.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes four saves in 1-1 draw Maric made four saves in Saturday's 1-1 draw to LAFC.
Impact Maric was unable to keep a clean sheet in fourth straight outing now and remains with just one all season. He's been busy with 16 saves over his past five outings but eight goals allowed in that span have seriously hampered his overall fantasy production.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes two saves in 3-2 loss Maric made two saves in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Sporting Kansas City.
Impact Maric has been a busy busy man of late racking up 12 saves over his past four matches. He's also allowed three goals in the same outing twice already in that period and a total of seven goals allowed have seriously hampered his overall fantasy produciton. The keeper has just one clean sheet in eight matches this season.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes goal against Vancouver Maric made a save but conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Whitecaps.
Impact Maric will be disappointed to have been beaten by a late Deiber Caicedo strike that robbed him of a clean sheet on Sunday, but it was a nice bounce back after conceding three to Colorado last week. Next weekend he will face Sporting KC, which have scored 12 goals in seven matches this season.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Three saves in loss Maric made three saves and clearances during Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Colorado.
Impact Maric was absolutely peppered by a dangerous Colorado side, facing six shots and failing to control the match. Maric has been poor overall this season, something he will look to remedy Saturday, against Vancouver.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet Wednesday Maric made four saves and kept a clean sheet in Wednesday's 1-0 win against SKC.
Impact Maric had a solid match Wednesday en route to his first clean sheet of the season. This hasn't been a consistent back line in the early season, some of that because of schedule, but he's making multiple saves every game, which is keeping him fantasy relevant.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes once during draw Maric conceded one goal and made two saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas.
Impact Maric was beaten by a header from Jade Obrian in the 42nd minute, which brought the match level following a penalty from Fafa Picault. Through four matches, Maric has yet to keep a clean sheet and he'll look to turn that around when Houston host Sporting KC on Wednesday.
MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
