GRIFFIN DORSEY NEWS

Regular on the right Dorsey scored two goals on 35 shots and four assists on 33 chances created in 33 appearances (29 starts) this season.

Impact Dorsey had a solid fourth consecutive season with Houston, as the defender once again maintained a starting role, with a spot at right-back. He would record six goal contributions and match last season's count, also being his career-high for goal contributions in a campaign. He would add 28 interceptions, 39 tackles and 71 clearances as well, set to continue in this role next season if he maintains a similar performance.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Exercises option Dorsey had his option picked up by Houston, according to his club.

Impact Dorsey has reached the end of his contract with Houston but will reamin with the team moving forward, as the defender had his option picked up for a season. This comes after he earned a regular starting role for a third season in a row, starting in 29 of his 33 appearances this campaign while recording two goals and four assists. He should remain in this role moving forward, seeming to be a starter again after his option was picked up.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Dorsey had seven crosses (three accurate) and five chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 63rd minute.

Impact Dorsey made 28 passes, and also made two clearances and a tackle. He has accumulated nine clearances, seven tackles and an interception in the last four games.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

José Artur scores in stoppage time to rally Dynamo to 1-1 draw with Whitecaps

José Artur found the net for the first time this season when he scored in second-half stoppage time to rally the Houston Dynamo to a 1-1 draw

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Houston Dynamo visit San Diego FC after shutout victory

A game after shutting out Saint Louis City SC 1-0, the Houston Dynamo visit San Diego FC

JULY 4 • Associated Press

Serves suspension Dorsey has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to San Diego on Saturday.

Impact Dorsey will look to return to his starting right back position, having made 18 starts in 19 appearances this season. He is playing in his fourth straight campaign in Houston, having remained a started in each season played.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Ponce, Jonathan Bond lead Dynamo past St. Louis City 1-0

Ezequiel Ponce scored in the second half and Jonathan Bond made it stand up as the Houston Dynamo snapped a three-match skid with a 1-0 victory over St. Louis City

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Set for suspension Dorsey will miss Saturday's game against St. Louis City due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the league, resulting in a one-match ban.

Impact Dorsey has accumulated five yellow cards in MLS and will be suspended for Saturday's match against St. Louis City. He has been an undisputed starter at left-back for Houston, so his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Felipe Andrade expected to see the starting spot for that game.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer Dorsey had a goal and assist in Houston's 3-3 draw Saturday against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact The midfielder assisted on Houston's first goal and scored the equalizer in stoppage time in the second half to get Houston one point. Dorsey has a tough matchup against NYCFC Wednesday but his recent form suggests he's worth backing in fantasy lineups even with NYCFC's stellar defense.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin Dorsey scores stoppage-time goal for Dynamo in 3-3 tie with Earthquakes

Griffin Dorsey scored in stoppage time for Houston and the Dynamo tied 3-3 with the San Jose Earthquakes

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Goal, assist in win Dorsey had a goal and an assist in Houston Dynamo's 2-0 win Saturday against FC Dallas.

Impact The midfielder put his lone shot on target in the net, and also assisted on Houston's opening goal in the second half to break a 0-0 tie. Dorsey should continue putting up good numbers next Saturday against San Jose, who have allowed 23 goals in 14 MLS matches.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin Dorsey, Jonathan Bond lead Houston Dynamo's 2-0 win over FC Dallas

Griffin Dorsey had a goal and an assist, Jonathan Bond made a spectacular save, and the Houston Dynamo defeated FC Dallas 2-0 in the Texas Derby

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Good overall against Minnesota Dorsey generated two shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Minnesota United.

Impact Dorsey tied both his season highs for total and accurate crosses Wednesday. Across the Dynamo's last four games, he not only created multiple chances twice but also averaged one per appearance. Defensively, Dorsey has picked up in a specific category, clearances. May's first half includes his 13, which means he averaged 4.3 per game.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in loss Dorsey sent in five inaccurate crosses, made three tackles (two won), five clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card.

Impact Dorsey was part of a defensive line that struggled to contain the opposition's attack but had a decent individual performance, defending his flank very well while also going up the field to try generating some offense. The right-back, who was coming off assisting twice over the previous four starts, is definitely able to contribute on both sides of the ball but needs to put everything together more frequently to be considered an elite fantasy asset.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in win Dorsey assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th min...

Impact Dorsey missed a big chance but made up for it with a low pass that led to Ezequiel Ponce's goal in the 79th minute of the match. The right-back has now assisted twice from seven scoring chances created across his last four appearances. He hasn't been that much involved in defense, although his team has kept four clean sheets with him on the pitch this season.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ondřej Lingr and Ezequiel Ponce each score a goal, Dynamo beats Austin 2-0

Ondřej Lingr scored his second goal in as many MLS appearances, Ezequiel Ponce also scored a goal and the Houston Dynamo beat Austin FC 2-0

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Provides assist in win Dorsey assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Dorsey contributed a bit in both attack and defense, and he was instrumental in the lone goal by delivering a brilliant back-heel pass to Jack McGlynn in the 57th minute against LAFC. The defender was directly involved in the score sheet for the first time in seven games this season. He has served as a right-back in every match, averaging 4.3 crosses (0.9 accurate), 1.9 clearances and 1.6 tackles per contest.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jack McGlynn, Blake Gillingham help Dynamo to 1st win of season, 1-0 over LAFC

Jack McGlynn scored his first goal of the season and Blake Gillingham had his first shutout in MLS to help Houston beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 for the Dynamo’s first win of the season

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Attempts seven crosses Dorsey recorded one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Dorsey led the Houston attack Saturday with seven crosses (three accurate) as they played to a 0-0 stalemate versus Seattle. The defender also contributed three tackles (two won), one interception and three clearances to the team's clean sheet effort. Dorsey has started and played the full 90 minutes in each of Houston's first five MLS fixtures of 2025.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Dorsey registered one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Dorsey helped his side keep a clean sheet Saturday, his first of the season. He made four clearances, won three duels, intercepted two passes and made one tackle on the defensive end. He added three crosses and one shot on the attack. He played the full 90 minutes for the third straight match.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Dorsey had 12 crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to FC Dallas.

Impact Dorsey recorded the most crosses in the game, completed a dribble and also made three tackles and a clearance. He recorded 54 clearances, 40 tackles and 20 interceptions in 34 appearances last season.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

10 crosses in defeat Dorsey registered one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 (7-6) penalty shootout defeat to Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he...

Impact Dorsey gave his all Sunday in what turned out to be Houston's season finale loss 1-1 (7-6) to Seattle in a penalty shootout. The veteran fullback poured in a team high 10 crosses (three accurate). He chipped in defensively with two tackles (one won), one interception, one clearance and two blocks. To boot, Dorsey spent any time not getting the ball into the box trying to egg on the Houston faithful. Dorsey's third season in Houston was his best, as he set a new career high with six goal involvements in a single season (three goals, three assists).

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends nine crosses Saturday Dorsey generated one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 loss to St. Louis City SC.

Impact Even though only one of Dorsey's crosses was accurate, it generated one of Houston's best chances to score throughout the game. Despite the loss, Dorsey was a constant attacking threat for the Dynamo, and his two-way value should remain in display when Houston takes on the Galaxy on Oct. 19 in the final match of the regular season.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serves ban Dorsey has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Saturday's trip to St Louis.

Impact Dorsey missed his just second MLS match of the season after serving a ban for yellow card accumulation. The defender had previously started the last 15 league games, totaling three goals on 24 shots (eight on target), 19 chances created, 20 clearances and 58 crosses (nine won) in that span.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended to face New England Dorsey has earned a yellow card suspension and won't be available against New England on Wednesday.

Impact Dorsey has been one of the best players for Houston this season, starting in all but one of his appearances and being a genuine two-way threat on the right flank for the Dynamo. He'll certainly be missed, but he should return to the XI when the Dynamo take on St. Louis City on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE