Agustin Resch
HOU
CB
Controlled Centre Back
Feb 28, 2002 (24)
Houston DynamoProduces 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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