Agustin Resch
HOU
Center Back
Controlled Center Back
Feb 28, 2002 (24)
Available after suspension
Resch is available for selection again after serving his one-match suspension against Minnesota United.
Analysis: Resch is back in contention after missing the clash against Minnesota due to a yellow-card suspension picked up during the 2-2 draw against FC Dallas. The defender had recently returned from injury, making two appearances, including one start, before his suspension interrupted his comeback. He will now compete with Antonio Carlos for a starting spot at center-back as he looks to regain a regular role in the defensive rotation.
Suspended Saturday
Resch recorded two tackles (one won), seven clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-2 draw against FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 27th minute.
Analysis: Resch has been handed a one match suspension and is set to miss the clash with Minnesota. He's just getting back to the swing of things, recording a start in two appearances since his return from injury. His absence does mean that Antonio Carlos will likely get to start again at center back for Saturday's clash.
On bench versus San Diego
Resch (lower body) is on the bench in Wednesday's contest against San Diego FC.
Analysis: Resch has competed his recovery from an issue that kept him sidelined for three weeks, with his return adding defensive power to a squad that also includes Antonio Carlos and Lucas Halter in the competition for central roles. The fit-again player served as a regular starter for a significant stretch of the campaign, but he'll now need to earn the spot again, holding plenty of potential for clearances and tackles if given opportunities during the busy schedule ahead.
Trains ahead of Minnesota trip
Resch (lower body) trained Friday and is doing well, according to coach Ben Olsen, per Bayou City Soccer.
Analysis: Resch could return to the squad for Saturday's trip to Minnesota United after resuming training on Friday, having missed the last two matches with a lower-body injury. The defender has made 23 MLS appearances this season, including 18 starts and one goal, establishing himself as a regular fixture in central defence. If he returns immediately to the starting XI, the move would likely send Antonio Carlos, who has filled in during his absence, back to the bench.
Questionable with lower body issue
Resch is at risk of missing upcoming MLS contests because of a lower body injury, per the league's Player Status Report.
Analysis: Resch has been very active as a starting center-back, and his potential exclusion from the next league games may limit the team's defensive strength. If he avoids a major issue, he'll look to remain a solid source of passes and defensive stats, averaging 4.1 clearances and 1.6 tackles per contest. Otherwise, Houston have Antonio Carlos as the main replacement option.
Season high interceptions in clean sheet
Resch had two tackles (one won), one clearance and five interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus San Jose Earthquakes.
Analysis: Resch turned in another standout display defensively, reaching a season high of five interceptions and adding two tackles, one clearance and one block as Houston secured another clean sheet, its sixth in the last seven games. The center back has posted at least one tackle and at least one clearance in each of his last 14 appearances, amassing 25 tackles and 61 clearances during that run.
Produces seven clearances
Resch generated two tackles (one won) and seven clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Resch turned in a solid defensive performance Saturday, recording seven clearances, two tackles, and one block while helping secure a clean sheet against the Galaxy. Over his last five MLS appearances, he has totaled 25 clearances, nine tackles, and four blocks while contributing to four clean sheets. That run underscores not only his consistency but also the team's strong collective defensive effort.
First MLS goal
Resch scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus New England Revolution.
Analysis: Resch delivered the decisive second goal of Saturday's 2-0 win over New England, rising above the Revolution defense to power a commanding header into the net from Jack McGlynn's corner delivery in the 63rd minute for his first MLS goal, also registering two tackles, two interceptions and nine clearances across 90 minutes in a complete defensive and offensive display from the center-back. The Argentine has now accumulated 11 tackles across his last five MLS appearances, combining aerial dominance at both ends of the pitch with the defensive leadership that has been central to Houston's three consecutive wins since the World Cup break.
Two shots in clean sheet
Resch had two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Sporting Kansas City.
Analysis: Resch reached season highs in both shots and accurate passes, finishing with two shots and 68 accurate passes while adding one tackle, one interception and three clearances as Houston posted back to back clean sheets. The center back has held down a regular spot in the back line since his first start in mid April, making 11 starts since that date and contributing to six clean sheets, with 18 tackles, 13 interceptions, 42 clearances and 10 blocks across those appearances.
Season high three interceptions
Resch generated one tackle (zero won), four clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 54th minute.
Analysis: Resch continued his run in the starting lineup with a seventh consecutive start, topping his side with a season-high three interceptions. He also added four clearances and one tackle in a clean-sheet effort, his fourth in that stretch. Over the run, he has accumulated nine tackles, 10 interceptions, seven blocks and 32 clearances.
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