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Backup option this season Nelson was an unused substitute in the Decision Day defeat against Los Angeles.

Impact Nelson made five saves and allowed eight goals across his two MLS appearances (one start) this season, but the 27-year-old is firmly Houston's backup in goal behind Steve Clark.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Battered in relief duty Nelson allowed five goals while making two saves during Saturday's 6-0 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Nelson replaced an injured Steve Clark in the 26th minute, allowing five of the Union's six goals on the day. The keeper has now allowed eight goals in two league appearances while his two saves upped his season total to five.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals against RSL Nelson made three saves but conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Nelson made his first appearance of the season Saturday as starting goalkeeper Steve Clark missed the game for family reasons. Nelson will likely return to the bench for the Orlando City game after the international break.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses season finale Nelson was not in Houston's match day squad in last week's defeat against CF Montreal.

Impact Nelson kept two clean sheets and allowed 18 goals in 11 MLS games this season, and it seems he has finally broken into Houston's first-choice XI after displacing Marko Maric. But Nelson will still have to prove he is good enough to keep that position heading into 2022.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Backstops Houston to tough loss Nelson made five saves and conceded once during the 1-0 loss to Colorado on Sunday.

Impact Nelson bounced back in a big way after a hard loss to LA Galaxy two weeks ago. The keeper was forced to make a few high-danger saves and he would have walked away with at least a point, if not for his mediocre defense. Over his past five appearances, he is averaging, 3.2 saves and 1.8 goals against per 90 minutes in all competitions.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in loss Nelson made three saves during Wednesday's 3-0 loss to LA Galaxy.

Impact Nelson made three saves but was still beaten three times. The keeper has underwhelmed in the last few matches, but the team in front of him isn't doing him much help. Next up is a Sunday trip to Austin.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four Sunday Nelson allowed four goals while making five saves during Sunday's 4-2 loss to Sporting KC.

Impact Nelson conceded two goals in each half as Houston dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 13 goals in eight league starts while his five saves upped his season total to 21.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts out Vancouver Nelson kept a clean sheet while making one save during Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Vancouver.

Impact Nelson helped Houston earn a point by shutting out the Whitecaps on Wednesday. The clean sheet was the second in seven league starts for the keeper while his one save upped his season total to 16.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves versus Minnesota Nelson made four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Minnesota United.

Impact Nelson had a busy outing Saturday as he was forced to make four saves but it was not enough to help his side take home at least a point. The keeper has registered only one clean sheet in his last four appearances, but he has managed to produce 11 saves and allowed five goals in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in win Nelson made two saves and one clearance in Saturday's 3-2 win over Dallas.

Impact Nelson started for the fifth game in a row, but still has only one clean sheet over that span after concedind twice to Dallas in their home win. The goalkeeper will now look to bounce back at Minnesota on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal against Los Angeles Nelson made three saves but conceded a goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against the Galaxy.

Impact Nelson was beaten by a Chicharito strike on Wednesday, but it marked the first time he didn't lose this season while filling in for the injured Marko Maric (leg). On Saturday he faces FC Dallas, which have scored 36 goals in 25 MLS matches.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Nelson made two saves and one clearance while keeping a clean sheet Saturday against Austin.

Impact Nelson was excellent and made some excellent stops when required. He has made just three starts this season and has six saves, four goals conceded and one clean sheet. However, he should move back to a backup role when Marko Maric (leg) returns.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in loss Nelson made two saves and one clearance during Friday's 2-0 defeat to Portland.

Impact Nelson struggled once more falling to yet another defeat by conceding two more goals. It's a been a rough start to life for the keeper, who will likely be back on the bench when Marko Maric (leg) returns.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Splits in professional debut Nelson made two saves and conceded twice during the 2-1 loss to Minnesota United on Saturday.

Impact Nelson was average in his first career start. The keeper was not tested too often with the majority of shots from Minnesota off target. However, he still stood tall when he needed to. Unfortunately for him, Houston's backline was a problem once again and if not for a breakdown in the defense he could have had a better night. With teammate Marko Maric being benched, this may be the chance Nelson has been waiting for. Monitor his status once International Break is finished.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE