JANUARY 9, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Houston Dynamo loan midfielder Matías Vera to Argentinos Juniors | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan Houston Dynamo FC have loaned midfielder Matías Vera to Argentine Primera División side Argentinos Juniors t...
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
Suspended against Vancouver Vera will miss Friday's clash against the Whitecaps with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Vera picked up a booking in Saturday's blowout loss to Philadelphia, meaning he will be suspended for Friday's match. Darwin Ceren is likely to replace him in midfield.
JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Awful vs. Charlotte FC Vera logged one own goal and 70 passes during a loss Sunday versus Charlotte FC.
Impact Vera helped the opposing Charlotte Football Club log both its two goals Sunday. Besides an own goal, one of Vera's pass attempts allowed Andre Shinyashiki to score.
JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots against Salt Lake Vera took two shots and created a chance in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake. He also made a clearance and five tackles in the match.
Impact Vera was solid on both sides of the ball on Sunday and was a decent threat going forward from midfield in the season opener. Next weekend he will face Sporting KC, which are coming off a somewhat disappointing loss to Atlanta United.
FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Houston Dynamo re-sign midfielder Matias Vera ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed Houston Dynamo FC have re-signed midfielder Matias Vera, the club announced Monday. Vera is under contrac...
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Extends contract with Houston Vera has signed a two-year contract extension with Houston with the option for another year, the Dynamo announced Monday.
Impact Vera is coming off his best season out of his three so far in Houston with three goals and an assist in 29 MLS starts, and the 26-year-old has signed on until 2023 at least.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Plays 61 minutes in season finale Vera made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles in last week's 2-0 defeat against CF Montreal.
Impact Vera was subdued in the finale, but he had his best season with Houston this year, posting three goals and an assist, as well as four clean sheets, in 30 MLS appearances (29 starts) from midfield. The 26-year-old will want to hit the ground running in a similar fashion in 2022.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended against Colorado Vera will miss next weekend's clash against the Rapids with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Vera picked up a yellow card in Sunday's defeat against Austin, meaning he will be suspended for next weekend's match. Adalberto Carrasquilla could replace him in central midfield for the game.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores equalizer against Dallas Vera scored a goal off five shots (two on target), created three chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate), made two tackles (won both) and suffered three fouls during Saturday's...
Impact Vera had one of his best performances of the season, bossing the middle of the park and being a huge factor on the offensive end, not only creating for his teammates, but also finishing a lot himself, with a season-high five shots. And he was rewarded for his efforts in the 72nd minute, when he fired a powerful shot from outside the box into the low corner to draw things level at 2-2. Up next for Vera is Saturday's home match against Minnesota.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Opens the scoring versus San Jose Vera scored one goal on one shot on target, won two tackles, made two interceptions and committed two fouls in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Vera found the back of the net in the first half Saturday to help his side take home a point. The midfielder does not appear on the score sheet often as he has scored twice in 13 appearances this season. He is better known for racking up defensive stats, including six tackles won, four interceptions and two clearances in his last two appearances.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up fifth yellow card Vera had one tackle and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw against RSL. He'll be suspended for the July 3 contest against Cincinnati.
Impact Vera didn't do a ton Saturday and in addition to getting his fifth yellow card, he was subbed off early. He's started all but two matches for Houston this season, so he'll have to be replaced against FCC with Boniek Garcia and Darwin Ceren both options to come into the XI.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles for consistency in draw Vera assisted once, created four chances, sent one cross (one accurate) and made two tackles (one won) during the 2-2 draw with Portland on Wednesday.
Impact Vera was tremendous at some points and absolutely awful at others. His offensive talents certainly showed in the draw, with multiple well-placed passes and crosses. However, his energy and efforts off the ball were little to none. Thanks to the lack of effort, Portland was able to tie the match up in the final minutes. Vera is definitely consistent, but he does not provide much in terms of fantasy.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nets first goal of season Vera scored on his lone shot and added two tackles (one won) and a yellow card on five fouls committed in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Sporting Kansas City.
Impact Vera bagged his first score of the campaign though he's taking shots regularly and the upside is there despite mostly producing defensive peripheral stats. He's also added six chances created and 10 fouls drawn from earlier in the season.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
