Sam Vines
SDL
LB
Possession Builder
May 31, 1999 (27)
Left
5'10"
150 lb
San DiegoRanking
Grades
Key Grades
2026 Major League Soccer
Overall Grades by game
2026 Major League Soccer
Upcoming matches
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Off to San Diego
Vines has completed a loan to San Diego from Houston, according to his new club.
Analysis: Vines is off to the West Coast for the remainder of the season, joining San Diego on loan until the end of the season, with an option for the 2027 campaign. He has only started in one of his three appearances since joining Houston. He will look to get back into a bigger role with his new club, as he has been a starter in MLS play previously when with Colorado.
Returns Wednesday
Vines played 29 minutes from the bench in a friendly against America de Cali.
Analysis: Vines took the field for Houston in a friendly Wednesday, with the defender playing the final 29 minutes from the bench. This will give the club back a useful option at full-back, as he was a starter for Colorado last season. However, he may see more of a rotational role following the injuries this season, only starting in one of his three appearances.
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