CARLOS SEBASTIAN FERREIRA VIDAL NEWS

Assists as substitute Ferreira had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots during Saturday's 4-3 win over Vancouver.

Impact Ferreira entered the match at halftime and set up Brad Smith in the 78th minute to assist Houston's third goal. The assist was the third of the season for Ferreira who has two goal involvements, 11 shots and three chances created over his last three appearances.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores during game started Ferreira scored one goal with his five shots (one on goal) during the Dynamo's draw Saturday against Minnesota United.

Impact Sebastian Kowalczyk was the Dynamo's primary striker for their first game of July, and he logged an assist then. However, Ferreira was the Dynamo's lone forward Saturday, and he rewarded that decision by logging their only goal. The competition between Ferreira and Kowalczyk continues to heat up, with no clear favorite ahead. However, the former is keeping up well, with five goals across his four games started since March.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Assist to crucial goal Ferreira logged one assist with his two chances created during the Dynamo's win Saturday against Charlotte FC.

Impact After being a hat-trick hero during his previous appearance, Ferreira was added back to the Dynamo's starting XI for their latest game. He made said decision look smart by logging an assist to the Dynamo's only goal Saturday. For now, Ferreira is serving as their primary striker instead of Sebastian Kowalczyk, who has been demoted to the Dynamo's bench. How long that will last is unknown, but Ferreira's recent run suggests he should be allowed at least another opportunity to maximize it.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Hat-trick hero Sebastian Ferreira scored three goals to go with five shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory over D.C. United.

Impact Sebastian Ferreira converted a penalty to tie the match early in the second half before slotting home two additional goals from inside the box to lead the line for Houston during their 4-1 victory over D.C. United. Ferreira has struggled with lower body injuries throughout 2024, and Saturday marked just his second start in seven appearances. Overall, Ferreira has scored four goals and supplied once assist while creating four chances during his limited time on the pitch.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Ferreira (lower body) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash with Colorado Rapids.

Impact Ferreira was unavailable in the last four league games and only played 141 minutes before that in the 2024 campaign, so he may not yet make a big impact. However, he did score and assist once at the beginning of the season. He'll push for minutes in a center-forward position, potentially reducing Sebastian Kowalczyk's involvement in that case.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Ferreira (lower body) is out for Saturday's game against the Galaxy.

Impact Ferreira is set to miss a fourth consecutive game, but he hasn't been much of a factor when available. He's been limited to just four appearances (one start) this season, though in limited minutes he's racked up one goal and one assist.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out once more Ferreira (lower body) is out for Saturday's trip to Kansas City, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Ferreira returned to the bench last time out after a knee injury limited his start to the season. Evidently the 10 minutes he played off the bench against St. Louis came too early, as the forward is now out with another lower body issue. Ferreira will hope this is nothing more than a minor setback.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Ferreira (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with St. Louis.

Impact Ferreira returns to the bench Saturday after missing a single match. The forward has been plagued by injuries earlier in the season and continues to carry a questionable tag more often than not. It's unclear what sort of role he's been medically approved for Saturday.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Ferreira is questionable for Saturday's match against Dallas, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Ferreira could be heading back to the sidelines once again, as he is now dealing with a knee issue after just returning from an undisclosed problem. However, this shouldn't be the biggest loss if he can't play, as he has only started in one of his three appearances, likely lining up on the bench if an option Saturday.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Austin Ferreira (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's game against Austin FC, manager Ben Olsen told media Friday. ""He's our number nine," he told media.

Impact Ferreira missed the last two games and has not featured in five of Houston's seven matches this term. It's unclear whether he'll start right away or not, but his return will boost the team's depth upfront.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Ferreira scored once from two shots (one on target) before being substituted in Saturday's 2-1 win over San Jose earthquakes.

Impact Ferreira was making his first start since recovering from the hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for over a month. He registered an assist from the bench in the previous game against Colorado Rapids and the striker did not have to wait for long for his first goal of the season, with his deflected strike wrong-footing the keeper. He was withdrawn late in the game, though Dynamo fans will be hoping that it was just a precaution as works to regain full fitness.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist on Saturday Sebastian Ferreira assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Ferreira produced his first assist of the league campaign. Interestingly, this is the first assist for the 26-year-old since the 2022-23 season. Last season, he failed to provide a single assist. Other than that, Ferreira also won an aerial duel.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering faster than expected Ferreira (hamstring) is recovering faster than initially expected, and manager Ben Olsen said the striker could be back "soon. Soon could be next week or two weeks.", according to...

Impact Having Ferreira back in the lineup would give the Dynamo a boost upfront, as the Paraguayan would add another alternative upfront even after an underwhelming 2023 campaign. While he's already ruled out to face the Timbers, the door is not shut for him when it comes to returning before the end of March, either against the Rapids (March 23) or against the Earthquakes (March 30). Ferreira bagged 13 goals across 31 appearances for Houston in 2022, but he didn't find the back of the net at all in 11 outings during the 2023 campaign.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Set for extended absence Ferreira (hamstring) is set to miss a significant period of time with a hamstring injury, according to manager Ben Olsen.

Impact Ferreira suffered the hamstring injury in the CONCACAF Champions Cup and is now set for an extended spell on the sideline. It's not clear how long he will be injured but a hamstring injury is never a good sign. Ibrahim Aliyu could move into the starting XI with Ferreira on the sideline.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Ferreira was forced off in the 23rd minute of Tuesday's 2-1 loss to St. Louis in the Concacaf Champions Cup due to an apparent injury.

Impact Ferreira looks to have picked up an injury just days before the season opener. This is a tough break for the forward, but he may not affect the club all that much, as he is not a regular starter and only appeared in 11 contests last season, with only two of those being starts. He will look to have a speedy recovery but most likely won't be an option for their first match of the season against Kansas City on Saturday, as just three days of recovery will probably not be enough.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Ferreira has served his one-match suspension and will be eligible to return for Saturday's match against the Colorado Rapids.

Impact Ferreira has struggled to climb the depth chart in his second season with the team, falling out of contention over newly acquired Ibrahim Aliyu. This has resulted in only two starts in 11 appearances, failing to record a goal on seven shots (three on target) so far.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended Wednesday Ferreira will serve a one-match suspension for violent conduct in the 90th minute of Saturday's 2-2 draw over Sporting Kansas City, per the MLS Disciplinary Committee reported by D...

Impact Ferreira should have been shown a red card for his violent actions Saturday, but the MLS Disciplinary Committee had reviewed the incident and handed him a one-match suspension. He will not be eligible to return to another MLS game until Aug 20 with the League's Cup coming up.

JULY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in start Ferreira created a chance before getting hooked before the hour mark of Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Ferreira made his first league start since the season opener on Saturday, but he wasn't very effective up front against Dallas. Ibrahim Aliyu and Corey Baird will likely remain preferred options over him at striker for now.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots off bench Ferreira subbed into Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake in the 69th minute, taking two shots in the 0-0 draw.

Impact Ferreira has featured off the bench six times in MLS this season, and he hasn't started a game in the competition since the campaign opener. Corey Baird has mainly been the preferred option at center forward over the Designated Player Ferreira.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in season opener Ferreira took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Ferreira kicked off his sophomore campaign in MLS as the starting striker in Houston once again, but he wasn't able to find the net and earn a result against Cincinnati to kickstart 2023.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Nets brace against Nashville Ferreira scored twice from three shots (all on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Nashville.

Impact Ferreira made the difference for Houston on Sunday, converting a penalty in the 29th minute before scoring from open play in the 39th. The goals upped the forward's season total to a team-high 12 as he has been the focal point for a struggling Dyanmo side all season.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes six shots in loss Ferreira took six shots and won one of two tackles in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against LAFC.

Impact Ferreira was active in front of goal on Sunday but none of his shots were accurate enough to trouble LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau. He hasn't scored in four appearances after going through a spell of three goals in his previous four games in August.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Montreal Ferreira scored a goal and created two chances in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against CF Montreal. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Ferreira had an excellent few touches to tee himself up to open the scoring on the half-volley Saturday from an equally incredible pass by Hector Herrera. This was his eighth goal of the season, but just his second since mid-June.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adds one to goal tally Ferreira scored one goal during a 2-1 win Sunday at San Jose.

Impact Ferreira's latest league goal is his first since June 18. The striker will try logging goals more regularly again. After the Paraguayan did not score from February 28 to April 3, he logged a six-goal tally across his subsequent eight league appearances recorded.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE