Experienced and powerful center back who brings experience at virtually every level of the sport, including the World Cup, Olympics, Premier League, MLS and Concacaf Champions League. Joined the Dynamo in a trade from FC Dallas on Jan. 29, 2019. Possesses a Green Card as a naturalized American citizen and does not occupy an International roster slot.
2020 SEASON (HOUSTON DYNAMO)
Started and played 90 minutes in Houston’s 1-1 draw on Opening Day with the LA Galaxy at BBVA Stadium
2019 SEASON (HOUSTON DYNAMO)
Earned his 100th MLS cap at Dallas on Aug. 25… Tallied three assists in his first season for the Dynamo… Started 28 of Houston's 40 matches across all competitions, including 25 of the team's 34 league matches… Started and wore the captain's armband at Seattle on May 11… Started and was credited with a secondary assist on the match-tying goal against Real Salt Lake on March 2… Concacaf Champions League: Started all four of Houston's Champions League matches and played the full 90 minutes in three of the four contests… Started in his Dynamo debut at CD Guastatoya on Feb. 19, helping Houston keep a clean sheet in a 1-0 win
2018 SEASON (FC DALLAS)
Appeared in 16 matches with 11 starts for FC Dallas and scored one goal… Scored the match-winning goal in a 2-0 win over Minnesota on Aug. 18
2017 SEASON (FC DALLAS)
Made 26 appearances, all starts, and scored three goals with one assist… Scored the match-winner in a 2-0 win over Colorado on Sept. 27… Scored in a 3-3 draw vs. Houston on Aug. 23… Had an assist in a 3-1 win over Toronto on July 1… Scored the match-winner in a 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City on April 22
2016 SEASON (FC DALLAS)
Traded to FC Dallas on Jan. 26… Won U.S. Open Cup and Supporters' Shield… Made 28 appearances, all starts, and provided one assist… Had the match-winning assist in a 3-1 win at Houston on Aug. 27… Playoffs: Started both MLS Cup Playoff matches
2015 SEASON (COLORADO RAPIDS)
Joined Colorado Rapids on Aug. 7… Made 10 appearances, all starts, and scored one goal… Scored his first MLS goal in a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on Aug. 29… Made his Major League Soccer debut on Aug. 14 at San Jose
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Began career in Honduras with Victoria before moving to Olimpia in 2003… Joined Wigan Athletic on loan in January 2008… Signed a permanent contract with Wigan in December 2008… Won the 2013 FA Cup… Signed with Hull City in June 2013… Returned to Wigan on loan in October 2014… Recalled to Hull City in December 2014… Made 179 Premier League appearances in total
INTERNATIONAL (HONDURAS)
Has earned 151 international caps for Honduras, most all-time for Los Catrachos, and has scored six goals… Scored in his 150th appearance for Honduras, netting the equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Paraguay on June 5, 2019… Longtime national team captain… Appeared in the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups… Appeared in the 2012 Olympics… Appeared in three Concacaf Gold Cups (2005, 2007, 2015) and was named to the 2019 Gold Cup roster
