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Ondrej Lingr - Ends season as starter Lingr scored three goals on 39 shots and three assists on 26 chances created in 26 appearances (22 starts) this season.

Impact Lingr signed with Houston this offseason and has immediately found a spot on the team, with the midfielder holding a regular starting role for much of the season. He would start hot with two goals in his first two appearances before struggling to end the campaign, only earning two goal contributions in the final four months of the season. With the midfielder on contract through 2028, he should maintain this role next campaign, set to hold a normal spot between the left flank, attacking midfield and forward.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bond - Starter for Houston Bond recorded seven clean sheet, 44 goals allowed and 66 saves in 26 appearances (26 starts) this season.

Impact Bold had a decent season in his return to MLS play, serving as the starter for Houston after a few years with the Galaxy, only separated by a year with Watford in England. The goalie would record a decent seven clean sheets but still allowed 44 goals, not enough to keep his team in the playoff picture. He is on contract for another season with the club, likely to maintain the role to begin the next campaign.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin Dorsey - 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

Jack McGlynn - Decent debut season with Houston McGylnn scored six goals on 58 shots and six assists on 84 chances created in 26 appearances (26 starts) this season.

Impact McGlynn had success in his first season in Houston after a move from Philadelphia, proving his worth despite the club missing the playoffs. He would record 12 goal contributions, a new career-high for a season in MLS play, only reaching nine in his best season with Philly. A foot injury cut his season short, but the midfielder should return from his issues by the start of the next season, likely to have a spot on the right side of the attack waiting for him to begin the campaign, still on contract through 2027.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Artur - Maintains starting role in midfield Artur scored one goal on 11 shots in 32 starts (33 appearances) this campaign.

Impact Artur was back in the midfield for a third season in a row for Houston, maintaining a spot in the defensive part of the midfield. He would see a lesser amount of goal contributions due to this role, only earning one goal after only one assist all of last season, with four goal contributions across his 108 appearances in his three seasons with the club. He has had his option picked up and will remain with the club for another season, likely to continue in the same role.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Ponce - Leads team in scoring Ponce recorded 10 goals on 81 shots and one assist on 13 chances created in 32 appearances this season with Houston.

Impact Ponce is coming off his first season in the starting role at forward for Houston, coming after he signed with the club last season and only earned 12 appearances. This would lead him to be their leading scorer this campaign with 10 goals, barely hitting double digits with four games to go. He will likely need to see more production next year if he wants to maintain the starting role after missing the playoffs this season, still on contract with the club until 2027.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Amine Bassi - Working out return to club Bassi is negotiating his return to Houston, according to his club.

Impact Bassi has reached the end of his contract but is currently in talks with the club for a return. He has served the past three seasons with the club, holding a starting role in each season, with 20 starts in 29 appearances this campaign. However, he did fall out of a role to end the season, leaving what role he will hold if he returns up in the air, possibly dropping a bit of time.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Ortiz - Negotiating extension Ortiz is negotiating a return to Houston, according to his club.

Impact Ortiz is currently negotiating with Houston after the end of his contract this season, looking at possibly returning to the club. He started in 16 of his 20 appearances with the club, earning a starting role when fit. If he were to return, this is a spot he would be keen on keeping.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn Raines - Option picked up Raines has had his option picked up by Houston, according to his club.

Impact Raines will stick around Houston for a bit longer after having his option accepted, spending the past four years with the club. This comes after starting in most games this season but missing out often due to injury, starting in 20 of his 22 appearances. He will likely remain in a similar role moving into next season, taking on a more defensive role in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Quinones - Extends a year Quinones has picked up his option with Houston for the 2026 season, according to his club.

Impact Quinones will be back with Houston next season, extending his stay with the club after joining the team in 2023. He is coming off a rough spell, as he has been injured for nearly the past two seasons, not featuring until their season finale, playing for 10 minutes off the bench. He started in 24 of his 33 appearances while recording four goals on 36 shots and one assist on 23 chances created two seasons ago when fit, looking to return to that form next campaign.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin Dorsey - 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

Blake Gillingham - Remaining in Houston Gillingham has had his option exercised by Houston, accoridng to the club.

Impact Gillingham has picked up the first of his three club options this offseason, signing with the club last season but still having an option for two more years with the team. He most recently served as a backup and will likley remain in this role moving forward, with three starts in four appearances this season while recording one clean sheet, four goals allowed and 12 saves.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Artur - Option picked up Artur has had his contract option exercised by Houston, according to the club.

Impact Artur will stick with Houston for another season after ending the 2025 season with the club, having his option picked up for another season. This will make it four straight years with the team, holding a starting role in each of the past three. He started in 32 of his 33 appearances last campaign while recording one goal, a decent player in the middle of the pitch for the club but only earning four goal contributions in his time with the team.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Carlos - Makes nine clearances in finale Antonio Carlos generated nine clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 12th minute.

Impact Antonio Carlos led Houston in clearances as usual during the season finale to help them earn the clean sheet and the road draw. The centerback finished the campaign with 52 clearances in eight appearances (seven starts). He also received his second yellow card in the proccess.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ondrej Lingr - Sends in four crosses at KC Lingr registered one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Lingr led Houston in crosses during the road draw, finishing the season with 38 in 26 appearances (22 starts). He also took three of their five corner kicks in the match. The midfielder logged three goals and three assists in the campaign.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Ponce - Takes four shots at Kansas City Ponce had four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Ponce led Houston in shots in the season finale, but couldn't find the back of the net. The forward finished the campaign with 10 goals in 32 starts. He took 81 shots overall over that span.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bond - Keeps clean sheet in draw Bond recorded two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Bond logged his seventh clean sheet in 26 starts to help Houston earn the road draw. The goalkeeper finished the season with 66 saves and 44 goals conceded over that span. They failed to qualify for the Playoffs, though, ending up with the 12th place in the Western Conference.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo keep Artur, Dorsey: Year-end roster decisions | MLSSoccer.com Houston Dynamo FC enter the offseason with just 19 players under contract, including only four defenders, after announcing their year-end ro...

OCTOBER 22 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nelson Quinones - Manages to play Quinones generated one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Quinones made his 2025 debut Saturday, playing the final 10 minutes of Saturday's match. He missed the entire season due to a lower body injury, failing to make any impact this season.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting KC plays the Houston Dynamo to a scoreless draw in season finale for both teams

John Pulskamp made seven saves for his fourth clean sheet of the season and Sporting Kansas City played the Houston Dynamo to a scoreless draw on Saturday night

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Duane Holmes - Starts in finale Holmes (concussion) is in the starting XI to face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday.

Impact Holmes avoided a significant injury from the knock that forced him off versus San Diego. With Jack McGlynn (foot) still out, Holmes could see considerable action in this game, although he's looking to end a streak of five games without a goal or assist.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Where to Watch Sporting Kansas City vs. Houston Dynamo: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream - Bleacher Nation Two clubs in the bottom half of the MLS table, Sporting Kansas City (27th) and Houston Dynamo (22nd), square off on Saturday at 9:00 PM ET.

OCTOBER 18 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

With playoffs out of reach, Dynamo, SKC have eyes on future The end can't come soon enough for the Houston Dynamo and Sporting Kansas City, as the two clubs spend Decision Day in Kansas City, Kan., pl...

OCTOBER 18 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Sporting Kansas City v Houston Dynamo: Olsen optimistic despite falling short of playoffs The Houston Dynamo are determined to end their season on a high note against Sporting Kansas City after missing out on the playoffs.

OCTOBER 17 • BEINSPORTS.COM