Franco Escobar named to MLSSoccer.com Matchday Team

HOUSTON (June 17, 2024) – Houston Dynamo FC defender Franco Escobar was appointed to MLSSoccer.com Team of the Day for the 20th day, the league announced today. This inclusion marks the Argentine’s second selection of the season.

Dynamo earned a 2-2 road draw against Atlanta United FC on Saturday night thanks to fifth-minute goals from Escobar and the midfielder. Blessing Latif in the 89^th minute.

Saturday marked Escobar’s first game in Atlanta where he began his MLS career in 2018 and spent four seasons. The defender gave Houston the lead when he tapped in a rebound in the box off the captain. Héctor Herrera corner for his second goal of the season.

Escobar also put effort into other areas of the pitch, including leading the team in possessions won (7), aerial duels (3), tackles (3), tackles won (3) and interceptions ( 2). Additionally, he led defenders in several key areas, including touches (61), total duels (10), duels won (5), and passing accuracy (95.2%).

Escobar (matchdays 7 and 20) is one of 10 Dynamo players to be named in the matchday squad this season and is joined by Herrera (matchdays 18 and 13), Andrew Tarbell (17th day), Amine Bassi (17th day), Erik Sviatchenko (15th day), Griffin Dorsey (13th day), Ethan Bartlow(9th day), Arthur (7th day), Brad Smith (6th day) and Aliyou Ibrahim (5th day). The head coach Ben Olsen was also named to the Matchday 9 squad following Houston’s 2-1 victory at Minnesota United FC.

Dynamo return to Shell Energy Stadium to host Seattle Sounders FC on Wednesday, June 19, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT. The club will recognize Juneteenth throughout the day, including a $19 ticket offer. Tickets for the match are available HERE.