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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

Fires two shots Picault took two off target shots during Sunday's 2-1 win over Nashville.

Impact Picault was held off the scoresheet firing the second highest amount of shots on the team but lacking an creative input with no crosses or chances created. On the season Picault has nine goal involvements for a Dynamo side that will not make the MLS playoffs.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores two goals Picault scored two goals during a 3-1 win against the Revolution on Tuesday.

Impact Picault attempted eight shots, one of which Thomas McNamara touched with his hand to give up a penalty kick. Using it, the Dynamo midfielder logged their game-winning goal. Fewer than 10 minutes later, Picault scored a second after receiving an unselfish pass from Corey Baird.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picault scores 2 goals to lead Dynamo past Revolution 3-1

Fafa Picault scored two goals to help lead the Houston Dynamo to a 3-1 win over the New England Revolution on Tuesday The Dynamo improved to 9-16-6 after the win and the Revolution...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal against Vancouver Picault took three shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Friday's 2-1 defeat against the Whitecaps. He also made two clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Picault opened the scoring early on Friday with his fifth goal of the season, and his third since the start of July. He has started six games in a row for Houston, mostly on the right wing but he lined up on the left against Vancouver.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires two shots Picault took two off target shots, crossed once accurately and created a chance during Saturday's 6-0 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Picault was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Houston were shutout on Saturday. The forward finished with the second highest amount of chances created on the team while leading Houston with two shots in the loss.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Prevents clean sheet Picault scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal), crossing six times (two accurate) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Picault found the back of the net in the 85th minute preventing a clean sheet. The goal was the fourth of the season for the attacker while his four shots led Houston in the loss.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Picault logged one assist during a 2-1 win Sunday at San Jose.

Impact Picault logged his second league assist of 2022. Despite not having one position, he is a winger and an attacking or wide midfielder whose versatility helps him play regularly.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots Picault took two shots (one on goal) and crossed once inaccurately during Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Austin FC.

Impact Picault was held off the scoresheet as Houston managed just one goal on Tuesday. The attacker crossed just once and didn't create a chance while his two shots were the second most on the team in the loss.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shinyashiki scores to lift Charlotte FC past Dynamo 2-1

Andre Shinyashiki’s goal helped lead Charlotte FC to a 2-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo

JULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns off bench Wednesday Picault played 13 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Portland Timbers.

Impact Picault has missed some time with injuries of late and has only started twice since April due to that. He'll likely need to strengthen his fitness first before returning to the starting XI and may be eased off the bench once or twice more before regaining his prominent role.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

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JUNE 16, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Takes three shots in loss Picault had three off-target shots, created one chance and sent in three inaccurate crosses during Wednesday's 1-0 loss against Seattle.

Impact Picault was still far from the dangerous attacker we're used to see but at least was way more active than on his previous three outings. Accuracy still wasn't there for him, but he'll eventually find his scoring touch. Up next for Picault is Sunday's visit to LA Galaxy.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in U.S. Open Cup Picault (hamstring) started and played the first half of Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup victory against San Antonio FC.

Impact Picault missed last weekend's MLS defeat to D.C. United with a hamstring injury, but he was already back in the XI on Wednesday and should be available once again versus Nashville on Saturday.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Picault missed Saturday's defeat against D.C. United due to a hamstring injury, Houston manager Paulo Nagamura confirmed after the game.

Impact Picault had started in each of the Dynamo's first nine games of the season, but he wasn't fit enough for Sunday. Tyler Pasherfilled in for him on the left wing against D.C., but he will hope to return by next weekend's clash against Nashville SC.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in loss Picault created three chances from three crosses (zero accurate) and made two interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 loss to FC Dallas.

Impact Picault failed to take a shot for the first time in four games but kept up his decent offensive work rate, creating a fifth chance in his last three starts. Following this loss, Picault can look forward to a slightly easier matchup against Austin FC, which have conceded seven goals in their first eight matches.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Portland Picault took two shots on target and created a chance in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Timbers. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Picault was solid on both sides of the ball on Saturday but he couldn't lead his side to a third consecutive victory on the day. He has two goals and an assist in his last three games and will be ready for next weekend's clash against FC Dallas, which boast the best defense in the Western Conference having conceded just four times in seven matches this season.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Picault took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Sunday's 4-3 victory against the Earthquakes. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Picault grabbed his first assist of the season Saturday in setting up Sebastian Ferreira's second goal against San Jose. This in addition to his brace against Miami last weekend has him in good form heading into next weekend's clash against the Timbers, which have conceded 13 times in seven MLS matches.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picault leads the Houston Dynamo against the San Jose Earthquakes

Fafa Picault leads the Houston Dynamo into a matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes following a two-goal performance against Inter Miami

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores brace against Miami Picault scored two goals and made four interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Inter Miami. He also made two clearances, and he took five shots (three on target) overall in...

Impact Picault scored the winning goal from the spot on Saturday and then added an extra one in stoppage time as Houston has now won two its last three games. These were his first goals of the season and he'll be looking for more next weekend against the Earthquakes, which have conceded 11 times in five MLS matches.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires in seven crosses Picault had seven crosses, two tackles, four interceptions, two fouls, created one chance and sustained one foul in the 1-1 draw with the Colorado Rapids.

Impact In an attempt to try and catch up with Colorado's early goal, Picault tried to cross as much as he could into the box. Though he is an aggressive crosser, the midfielder's numbers have been going up in his last few appearances. He may be able to keep improving in the next match against Inter Miami.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three clearances against Vancouver Picault made three clearances in a 2-1 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday.

Impact Picault had a decent outing for the winning team. The 31-year-old made three clearances. Other than that, Picault made an interception.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Surprisingly creates two chances Picault created two chances during a 1-0 loss Saturday at Kansas City.

Impact Picault created more chances than any of his teammates did Saturday. However, fantasy managers should not expect him to supply goal-scoring opportunities regularly. Picault hasn't averaged more than one created chance across the MLS since 2018.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE