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Participating in training Sviatchenko (lower body) is back in training and should be available to face Montreal on Saturday, manager Ben Olsen told media Friday.

Impact The center-back used the international break to recover from the injury, and based on Olsen's words, he seems ready to return following a six-game absence. It wouldn't be surprising if Sviatchenko returns to the XI right away, as he's started in six of his eight appearances this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sviatchenko (lower body) is out for Saturday's clash with Kansas City, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Sviatchenko has now missed more than a month with the lower body injury. The defender is a big blow to the starting XI, as he played a significant role before the injury. Ethan Bartlow has stepped into more minutes with Sviatchenko struggling to recover.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Segal leads the Houston Dynamo against Sporting Kansas City

Gabe Segal leads the Houston Dynamo into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City fresh off of a two-goal showing against New York City FC

New York City FC faces the Houston Dynamo in non-conference action

New York City FC takes on the Houston Dynamo in a non-conference matchup

Houston Dynamo take shutout streak into matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes

The Houston Dynamo come into a matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes after securing two straight shutout wins

Houston Dynamo visit Dallas following shutout victory

A game after shutting out Minnesota United 2-0, the Houston Dynamo face Dallas

Dealing with lower body issues Sviatchenko is questionable for Saturday's match against Seattle due to a lower body injury.

Impact Sviatchenko will have to wait to see if he is available Saturday after suffering a lower body injury. This will leave him to pass a late test, meaning the club could be without a regular starter. That said, Ethan Bartlow would be a possible replacement if he is left out.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo sign Erik Sviatchenko to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Houston Dynamo FC have signed defender Erik Sviatchenko to a contract extension through 2026 with an opti...

APRIL 29 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Re-signs with Houston Sviatchenko has re-signed with Houston, according to the club.

Impact Sviatchenko is not leaving Houston anytime soon, with the defender re-signing with the club through 2026 and holding an option for the 2027 season. This is a good move for the club and player, as he is a useful option in the defense. He has started in their past four outings and has started in five of his seven appearances this season, likely to continue in a starting role after the extension.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Austin Sviatchenko (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Austin.

Impact Sviatchenko bounced back from a minor injury and stayed in the initial squad with Ethan Bartlow and Daniel Steres taking spots on the bench Saturday. The regular center-back should be reliable for his passing and defensive numbers after recording 170 accurate passes, 21 clearances, eight tackles and five interceptions over 339 minutes of play this year.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off after halftime Sviatchenko was forced off in the 63rd minute of Saturday's 2-2 draw against Colorado due to an apparent injury.

Impact Sviatchenko had to leave the field injured Saturday, with the defender making it to the 63rd minute before a change was required. He has started in their past three games, so the club will monitor this situation. He was replaced by Ethan Bartlow, a possible replacement if Sviatchenko misses more time.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in draw Sviatchenko registered three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Sviatchenko made his second straight start Saturday and put together another solid performance. He took three shots and recorded two crosses, very good attacking numbers for a center back. On the defensive end he intercepted one pass, made four clearances and won four duels in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 90 minutes in win Sviatchenko generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Sviatchenko helped his side to a clean sheet during his first full-match appearance of the 2025 season. He joined Obafemi Awodesu in the center of a back four, relegating Daniel Steres to the bench this time. The positive result obtained with that lineup may increase the Dane's chances of retaining the position, in which case he'll look to improve on his current average of 3.2 clearances per game.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo seek first victory of the season, host Los Angeles FC

The Houston Dynamo seek their first win of the season when they host Los Angeles FC

Substitute option Sunday Sviatchenko (lower body) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Portland Timbers.

Impact Sviatchenko has made a quick recovery from the issue that put his status in doubt for the weekend's matchup. He's unlikely to see a lot of action though, serving as a backup alternative if required in either Obafemi Awodesu's or Daniel Steres' place.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable once again Sviatchenko (lower body) is questionable for Sunday's match against Portland.

Impact Sviatchenko is questionable once again, having yet to come into a match without an injury tag this season. He didn't start in their last outing so his absence would be a minor absence, although he did see a start once this season, seeing 45 minutes in that outing.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Substitute option Saturday Sviatchenko (lower body) is on the bench in Saturday's matchup against Seattle Sounders.

Impact Sviatchenko is fit enough to play at least a few minutes, in which case he'll bounce back from a two-game absence. However, the center-back has tallied just two tackles and two clearances over 45 minutes in the 2025 MLS campaign. He'll remain in contention with Ethan Bartlow and Obafemi Awodesu in upcoming fixtures.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo seek first win of the season, visit the Seattle Sounders

The Houston Dynamo aim for their first win of the season when they visit the Seattle Sounders

Houston Dynamo take on Real Salt Lake in Western Conference play

The Houston Dynamo and Real Salt Lake square off in conference play

Left out to face Crew Sviatchenko (lower body) is out for Saturday's match against Columbus.

Impact Sviatchenko is sidelined Saturday, as his lower body issues were too much to make the call for the game against the Crew. He did start last match, so he will hope to return soon, with Ethan Barlow taking his spot Saturday.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Late call Saturday Sviatchenko (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's match against Columbus.

Impact Sviatchenko is going to be a late call Saturday, as he will likely need to pass a fitness test to face The Crew after exiting early from their last contest. He did start in their last contest, so this could force a change, with Ethan Barlow as a possible replacement.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Sunday Sviatchenko (lower body) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's clash with Inter Miami.

Impact Sviatchenko achieved a full recovery ahead of this match after being questionable during the week. He's expected to take a center-back spot alongside Obafemi Awodesu. During the previous campaign, Sviatchenko averaged 3.2 clearances per game while recording one goal, three assists and seven clean sheets in 33 appearances (31 starts).

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Miami Sviatchenko (lower body) is questionable for Sunday's match against Miami.

Impact Sviatchenko looks to be a late call for Sunday, with the defender suffering an injury ahead of the contest. Luckily for the club, this would be a minor inconvenience, as he did not appear in their season opener.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Misses crucial penalty Sviatchenko recorded one cross (zero accurate) and seven clearances in Monday's 0-0 (5-4) penalty shootout loss versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Sviatchenko was integral to the Houston defensive effort after the Dynamo were reduced to 10 men. His seven clearances led the team.the central defender also made three blocks and one interception. However, Sviatchenko's most noteworthy contribution to the result was missing Houston's fourth penalty kick in the shootout, leading directly to their game one loss.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses crucial penalty Sviatchenko recorded one cross (zero accurate) and seven clearances in Monday's 0-0 (5-4) penalty shootout loss versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Sviatchenko was integral to the Houston defensive effort after the Dynamo were reduced to 10 men. His seven clearances led the team.the central defender also made three blocks and one interception. However, Sviatchenko's most noteworthy contribution to the result was missing Houston's fourth penalty kick in the shootout, leading directly to their game one loss.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE