For those not following roster moves for all of the Texas professional teams, I am providing a weekly summary of activity from the previous week. MLS preseason training begins next week so FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo rosters are more developed than the USL teams. The first two rounds of the MLS annual college draft also took place on Friday, so I will provide information on selections by MLS teams followed here. These players are not guaranteed roster spots.
After the National Women’s Soccer League entry draft yesterday, I will begin to track the Houston Dash (the only Texas NWSL team) this week. Though they are not a Texas team, I am also providing updates on the Columbus Crew and will be tracking them more closely this season because of the potential 2019 move to Austin.
MLS rosters are limited to 30 players with 2 of these slots dedicated only to homegrown players. Each club has been allocated 8 international slots-which can be traded. In 2017, USL rosters were limited to 30 players on each clubs Master Roster-which is the official player roster for USL play. A maximum of 7 of those players can be internationals. NWSL teams can have no more than 20 players, with 4 of those slots internationals.
Listed below are the current rosters for all teams with updates announced this week highlighted. Links to the transaction announcements are included if you are interested in learning more about the players.
MLS
FC Dallas
Current Week
NO ROSTER ADDITIONS
MLS College SuperDraft
Francis Atuahene Forward Michigan (Round 1-Pick 4-via trade-GA)
https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/francis-atuahene
Ema Twumasi Forward Wake Forest (Round 1-Pick 10-GA)
https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/ema-twumasi
Mauro Cichero Forward Southern Methodist (Round 2-Pick 6 via trade)
https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/mauro-cichero
Chris Lema Midfielder Georgetown (Round 2-Pick 11)
https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/chris-lema
Amer Sasivarevic Defender Grand Canyon (Round 3-Pick 11)
https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/amer-sasivarevic%20
Noah Franke Midfielder Creighton (Round 4-Pick 11)
https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/noah-franke
Since January 1
January 2: Added 31-year old center back Reto Ziegler from FC Luzern/Switzerland
January 3: Added 18-year old Homegrown midfielder Brandon Servania (Wake Forest University)
January 10: Added 22-year old Homegrown center back Kris Reaves (University of Portland)
January 11: Added 21-year old Homegrown center back Jordan Cano (Southern Methodist University)
Current FC Dallas Roster (28)
11-Homegrown (HG), 10 International (INT), 2 Designated Players (DP), 3 Generation Adidas-1 is Canada GA (GA) (player additions since end of the 2017 season in bold)
Goalkeepers: (2)
Jesse Gonzalez (HG), Jimmy Maurer.
Defenders: (8)
Reggie Cannon (HG), Jordan Cano (HG), Anibal Chala (INT), Maynor Figueroa (INT), Matt Hedges, Anton Nedyalkov (INT), Kris Reaves (HG), Reto Ziegler (INT).
Midfielders: (10)
Kellyn Acosta (HG), Michael Barrios (INT), Mauro Diaz, Carlos Gruezo (INT) (DP), Jacori Hayes, Ryan Hollingshead, Roland Lamah (INT), Paxton Pomykal (HG), Brandon Servania (HG), Victor Ulloa (HG).
Forwards: (8)
Tesho Akindele, Francis Atuahene (INT) (GA) Cristian Colman (INT) (DP), Jesus Ferreira (HG), Adonijah Reid (HG), Bryan Reynolds (HG), Ema Twumasi (INT) (GA) Maxi Urruti.
Houston Dynamo
Current Week
January 16: Signed 21-year old defender Alejandro Fuenmayor from Carabobo FC/Venezuela
January 18: Re-signed 35-year old defender DaMarcus Beasley
https://www.houstondynamo.com/post/2018/01/18/houston-dynamo-re-sign-defender-damarcus-beasley
January 19: Traded for 28-year old midfielder Darwin Ceren from San Jose Earthquakes for $175K of allocation money
MLS College SuperDraft
Michael Nelson Goalkeeper Southern Methodist (Round 1-Pick 20)
https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/michael-nelson
Mac Steeves Forward Providence (Round 2-Pick 20)
https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/mac-steeves
Pablo Aguilar Midfielder Virginia (Round 3-Pick 13 via trade)
https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/pablo-aguilar
Sheldon Sullivan Defender Virginia (Round 3-Pick 20)
https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/sheldon-sullivan
Manny Padilla Defender San Francisco (Round 4-Pick 20)
https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/manny-padilla
Since January 1
January 9: Re-signed 31-year old right back AJ DeLaGarza
Current Houston Roster (24)
1-Homegrown (HG), 8-International (INT), 3-Designated Players (DP) (player additions since end of the 2017 season in bold)
Goalkeepers: (1)
Chris Seitz.
Defenders: (9)
DaMarcus Beasley, Alejandro Fuenmayor (INT), AJ DeLaGarza, Kevin Garcia, Leonardo, Adolfo Machado (INT), George Malki, Dylan Remick, Philippe Senderos (INT).
Midfielders: (9)
Eric Alexander, Arturo Alvarez, Eric Bird, Juan David Cabezas (INT), Darwin Ceren, Oscar Boniek Garcia, Tomas Martinez (INT) (DP), Memo Rodriguez (HG), Charlie Ward (INT).
Forwards: (5)
Alberth Elis (INT) (DP), Mauro Manotas, Romell Quioto (INT), Erick Torres (DP) (DP), Andrew Wenger.
Columbus Crew
Current Week
NO ROSTER ADDITIONS
MLS College SuperDraft
Ben Lundgaard Goalkeeper Virginia Tech (Round 1-Pick 21)
https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/ben-lundgaard
Edward Opoku Forward Virginia (Round 2-Pick 9 via trade)
https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/edward-opoku
Jake Rozhansky Midfielder Maryland (Round 2-Pick 21)
https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jake-rozhansky
Luis Argudo Midfielder Wake Forest (Round 3-Pick 21)
https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/luis-argudo
Since January 1
January 9: Added 21-year old midfielder Eduardo Sosa from Zamora FC/Venezuela
January 11: Re-signed 24-year old goalkeeper Logan Ketterer
January 12: Re-signed 27-year old defender Gaston Sauro
Current Columbus Roster (23)
2-Homegrown (HG), 9-International (INT), 3-Designated Players (DP) (player additions since end of the 2017 season in bold)
Goalkeepers: (3)
Jon Kempin, Logan Ketterer, Zack Steffen.
Defenders: (7)
Lalas Abubakar (INT), Harrison Afful (INT), Alex Crognale (HG), Connor Maloney, Jonathan Mensah (INT) (DP), Gaston Sauro, Josh Williams.
Midfielders: (11)
Mohammed Abu (INT), Artur (INT), Mike Grella, Niko Hansen, Federico Higuain (DP), Hector Jimenez, Cristian Martinez (INT), Justin Meram, Pedro Santos (INT) (DP), Eduardo Sosa (INT), Wil Trapp (HG).
Forwards: (2)
Adam Jahn, Ola Kamara (INT).
USL
Rio Grande Valley FC (10)
Current Week
January 18: Re-signed 24-year old defender Kai Greene and 22-year old defender Omar Ontiveros.
January 18: Exercised contract options on 25-year old midfielder Nicolas Perea, midfielder Todd Wharton and 19-year old forward Francisco Pungo.
January 18: Signed goalkeeper Nico Corti, goalkeeper Matt Sanchez, defender Kyle Adams, defender Conor Donovan and forward Jesus Enriquez.
https://www.houstondynamo.com/post/2018/01/18/rgv-fc-adds-10-players-roster-ahead-2018-season
Current Rio Grande Valley Roster (10) (Player additions since end of the 2017 bold)
Goalkeeper: (2)
Nico Corti, Matt Sanchez
Defenders: (4)
Kyle Adams, Conor Donovan, Kai Greene, Omar Ontiveros
Midfielders: (2)
Nicolas Perea, Todd Wharton
Forwards: (2)
Jesus Enriquez, Francisco Pungo
San Antonio FC
Current Week
January 16: Extended the loan of 26-year old midfielder Omar Gordon
http://www.sanantoniofc.com/news_article/show/876359?referrer_id=2436046
January 18: Re-signed 24-year old midfielder Kris Tyrpak
http://www.sanantoniofc.com/news_article/show/877329?referrer_id=2436046
Since January 1
January 2: Re-signed 37-year old midfielder Rafa Castillo
January 4: Re-signed 28-year old midfielder Pecka
January 10: Completed loan deal for 22-year old midfielder Jose Escalante and signed 19- year old forward Alex Bruce
Current San Antonio Roster (17) (Player additions since end of the 2017 season bold)
Goalkeepers: (2)
Matt Cardone, Diego Restrepo
Defenders: (3)
Greg Cochrane, Cyprian Hedrick, Stephen McCarthy
Midfielders: (8)
Rafa Castillo, Jose Escalante, Omar Gordon, Pecka, Connor Presley, Maxi Rodriquez, Ryan Roushandel, Kris Tyrpak
Forwards: (4)
Alex Bruce, Cesar Elizando, Ever Guzman, Mike Seth
NWSL
Houston Dash
Since January 1:
January 12: Traded for forward Savannah Jordan from Portland Thorns for midfielder Andressinha.
January 16: Traded for forward Lindsay Agnew (and a draft pick) from Washington Spirit for a draft pick
January 18: Traded for forward Christen Press, a draft pick and an international slot from Chicago Red Stars for midfielder Carli Lloyd, forward Janine Beckie and draft picks
NWSL College Draft
Haley Hanson Midfielder Nebraska (Round 1-Pick 7)
Kimberly Keever Forward Washington (Round 2-Pick 2)
Veronica Latsko Midfielder Virginia (Round 3-Pick 8)
Abby Elinsky Midfielder North Carolina (Round 3-Pick 10)
Sarah Shimer Goalkeeper Washington (Round 4-Pick 3)
Current Houston Roster (20) (Player additions since end of the 2017 season bold)
Goalkeepers: (2)
Jane Campbell, Bianca Henninger
Defenders: (8)
Bruna Benites (INT), Meghan Cox, Clair Falknor, Camille Levin, Poliana (INT), Cami Privett, Cari Roccaro, Janine van Wyk (INT)
Midfielders: (3)
Amber Brooks, Caity Heap, Kristie Mewis
Forwards: (7)
Lindsay Agnew, Rachel Daly (INT), Sarah Hagen, Savannah Jordan, Kealia Ohai, Christen Press, Nichele Prince
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