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JANUARY 21, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Falls out of starting role Ulfarsson started just once in 2023 but will be back in 2024 after his option was extended.

Impact Ulfarsson will be back in 2024 and the forward will hope to continue working towards a bigger role. 2023 was disappointing for Ulfarsson, who made just one start and played only 487 minutes. The forward did show enough to get his option extended, contributing to four goals during his bench role.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist off bench Ulfarsson subbed into Saturday's match against Sporting KC in the 68th minute, and he assisted a goal in the 2-2 draw.

Impact Ulfarsson set up another substitute Ivan Franco for the equalizing goal deep into stoppage time on Saturday. Fourteen of his 15 league appearances this season have come off the bench, but he's tallied three goals and one assist now in 2023.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ulfarsson and the Houston Dynamo visit Austin

Thorleifur Ulfarsson leads the Houston Dynamo into a matchup with Austin after scoring two goals against the San Jose Earthquakes

JUNE 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores twice off the bench Ulfarsson scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) in Thursday's 4-1 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Ulfarsson replaced Ibrahim Aliyu in the 74th minute. He scored in the 77th and the 89th minute assisted by Hector Herrera both times. He has started only one game this season in 12 appearances and has scored thrice while averaging a shot per game.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late equalizer Thor Ulfarsson scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus FC Dallas.

Impact Ulfarsson was the hero for the Dynamo late in the second half, as he nodded home a cross from Hector Herrera to score the equalizer in the 85th minute. Ulfarsson has started just one game this season, so his fantasy upside is limited, and that is not expected to change going forward.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features off bench in win Ulfarsson subbed in and played the final 30 minutes or so of Saturday's 3-0 victory against the Galaxy.

Impact Ulfarsson made his third appearances of the season Saturday, and his first since a start against the Revs in early March. He seems to be more of a backup option along the attacking line for Houston at the moment behind Amine Bassi, Corey Baird, Ivan Franco and Adalberto Carrasquilla.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in season finale Ulfarsson subbed in for the final minutes of the 3-1 Decision Day defeat against Los Angeles.

Impact Ulfarsson made 31 MLS appearances in his rookie season out of Duke University, and he went through a good stretch in the summer where he started in 11 of 14 matches and tallied four goals and an assist mostly from the left wing before suffering an abdominal injury in August. The 21-year-old will hope to continue improving and developing in 2023 to possibly lock down a consistent starting spot now that Fafa Picault has been traded to Nashville.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo take on the New England Revolution in non-conference action

The Houston Dynamo and the New England Revolution meet in non-conference action

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Seattle Sounders host the Houston Dynamo in Western Conference action

The Houston Dynamo play the Seattle Sounders in Western Conference action

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Houston Dynamo face Los Angeles FC in Western Conference play

Los Angeles FC takes on the Houston Dynamo in Western Conference action

AUGUST 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Added to injury report Ulfarsson (abdominals) is listed as questionable for Saturday's trip to Colorado, according to the Houston injury report.

Impact Ulfarsson is listed as questionable but it's unclear when he picked up the abdominal injury. The forward hasn't missed time with the injury and will hope to avoid any sort of absence. Ulfarsson has made 25 appearances and 11 starts in 2022, with four goals and one assist to show for that playing time.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Ulfarsson took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Friday's 2-1 defeat against the Whitecaps.

Impact Ulfarsson switched over to the right wing Friday and continued as an active attacking outlet against Vancouver. He has started in 11 of Houston's last 14 MLS matches dating back to mid-May, playing all across the front line.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in shots, tackles Ulfarsson took two off target shots, created a chance and made three tackles (winning one) during Saturday's 6-0 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Ulfarsson was held off the scoresheet as Houston were dominated by the Union on Saturday. The attacker finished with the second highest amount of chances created on the team while leading the Dynamo in both shots and tackles in the loss.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union take win streak into match with the Houston Dynamo

The Philadelphia Union head into a matchup with the Houston Dynamo as winners of four games in a row

JULY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Fires three shots Ulfarsson took three shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Ulfarsson was held off the scoresheet as Houston found just one goal during Saturday's loss. The attacker didn't cross or create a chance while his three shots were the third highest amount on the team in the loss.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another goal Ulfarsson scored one goal during a 2-1 win Sunday at San Jose.

Impact Ulfarsson has four goals across his last nine MLS appearances recorded. So despite being a reserve before May, fantasy managers should expect him to play regularly now.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ulfarsson scores to lead Dynamo over Earthquakes 2-1

Thorleifur Ulfarsson scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 win for the Houston Dynamo over the San Jose Earthquakes

JULY 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Houston Dynamo try to end road losing streak against the San Jose Earthquakes

The Houston Dynamo visit the San Jose Earthquakes looking to break a four-game road skid

JULY 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores goal against Dallas Ulfarsson subbed into Saturday's match against FC Dallas in the 55th minute and he scored a goal in the 2-2 draw.

Impact Ulfarsson equalized Saturday's game with a quick reaction in a goalmouth scramble from a corner kick situation, netting his third goal of the season. He has started three of Houston's last four games on the left wing.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in loss to Portland Ulfarsson tallied one assist, four shots (two on target) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Portland Timbers.

Impact Ulfarsson has been on fire of late leading him up to five starts in last seven affairs. He's hammered two goals and one assist in those five starts while taking four shots in back to back matches for a total of 14 shots.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in win Ulfarsson scored one goal from four shots, created one chance, made one interception and one clearance in Saturday's 2-0 win over Chicago.

Impact Ulfarsson started for the fourth time in the season and scored in the 23rd minute to give them the early lead and pave the way for the home win. That was his second goal so far, while also registering a season-high four shots in the proccess. The midfielder will now look to get the nod again at Portland on Wednesday.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Los Angeles Ulfarsson scored a goal and created a chance in Sunday's 3-0 victory against the Galaxy. He also made a block, two clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Ulfarsson made just his second start of the season on the left wing on Sunday, and he scored his first MLS goal in an impressive win for his side. The 21-year-old will want to continue getting opportunities in the XI as the campaign continues, beginning with next weekend's clash against RSL.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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