Sam Sarver
DAL
Center Forward
Right Wingback
Playmaking Forward
Mar 3, 2003 (23)
5'9"
187 lb
Set for two-game ban
Sarver will serve suspension for his red card against San Jose Earthquakes and remain ineligible for the subsequent match versus Columbus Crew for throwing an object toward fans during the draw with Houston, the MLS Disciplinary Committee reported.
Analysis: Sarver's regular season is almost over with this punishment, as the attacker may return until the penultimate game week against Sporting Kansas City. Discipline remains a key weakness for a young talent who has produced as a substitute during some stretches of the campaign, scoring three goals in 19 appearances. His exclusion from the squad doesn't alter the favored lineup, with Bernard Kamungo, Santiago Moreno and Patrickson Delgado pushing for increased involvement.
Sent off Saturday
Sarver was shown a red card as a substitute in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Houston Dynamo.
Analysis: Sarver came off the bench and played the final few minutes of the match but was ultimately sent off for an argument in stoppage time. The disciplinary issue makes the attacker ineligible for the next clash with San Jose Earthquakes, after which he could be an option to face Columbus Crew. He has been an occasional impact substitute, so that is what the team loses without the possibility of using him in the late stage of the suspension game. Both Bernard Kamungo and Patrickson Delgado will have an increased chance to retain starting roles while Sarver serves his ban.
Makes instant impact
Sarver had an assist with his lone chance created during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Minnesota.
Analysis: Sarver entered the match in the 84th minute and set up Santiago Moreno for the game winning goal within his first minute on the pitch. The assist was the first this season and first goal involvement since March for Sarver as he's totaled just 16 minutes across his last three appearances.
Scores off bench Saturday
Sarver scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 win versus San Jose Earthquakes.
Analysis: Sarver beat the goalkeeper with a right-footed finish in stoppage time, emerging as the late hero of the match after coming on as substitute. Despite recording limited minutes in every game, he has made the score sheet with each of his three attempts over the last four MLS contests. That efficiency has him sitting as the team's third-best scorer and could open up rotational opportunities on the right wing, where Joaquin Valiente is currently enduring a dry spell.
Scores again
Sarver scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.
Analysis: Sarver got the start on the bench, recorded his second goal in two matches. He's earned just one start in seven MLS appearances, recording those two goals in 154 minutes of play.
Scores as substitute in win
Sarver scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory over New York Red Bulls. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.
Analysis: Sarver opened his 2026 scoring count when he headed a cross in front of an open goal after running into the box in the 88th minute of the weekend's match. He made the most of his 10 minutes on the pitch after coming off the bench in Santiago Moreno's place. The backup winger will push for increased action going forward, though he's not guaranteed to play a big role in the short term.
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