Osaze Urhoghide
DAL
Center Back
Controlled Center Back
Jul 4, 2000 (26)
Right
6'2"
172 lb
Assists on Wednesday
Urhoghide assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Seattle Sounders FC.
Analysis: Urhoghide set up the only goal of the game for Kaick in the 63rd minute. Urhoghide recorded 31 passes and accumulated four clearances, three tackles and two interceptions. He has now accumulated two goal contributions in the last three games.
Scores winner against LAFC
Urhoghide scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Los Angeles Football Club.
Analysis: Urhoghide headed home Joaquin Valiente's corner in the 34th minute, timing his run perfectly to arrive unchallenged at the near post and power the ball past Hugo Lloris for the only goal of the match. He registered one shot on goal across 90 minutes in a commanding defensive display that also helped limit LAFC to minimal clear-cut chances despite their territorial pressure in the second half. Urhoghide now has two goals and one assist in 22 MLS appearances this season.
Ban over
Urhoghide is no longer suspended after serving his one-match ban.
Analysis: Urhoghide was suspended a game due to yellow card accumulation, but is now back in the fold, as the defender served the ban. He has yet to miss a start this season when an option and will likely return to his starting role immediately, notching four clean sheets in 20 appearances.
Suspended one game
Urhoghide contributed three tackles (two won) along with two interceptions and six clearances before picking up a yellow card during Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Minnesota that will suspend him for Saturday's clash against Portland, according to the MLS.
Analysis: Urhoghide has recorded one goal and one assist across 1,799 minutes this season for FC Dallas, continuing to be a steady presence in central defense. Lalas Abubakar is expected to replace him in central defense for the upcoming match while he serves the suspension.
Handed suspension
Urhoghide has picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and will serve a one match ban vs RSL on Wednesday.
Analysis: Urhoghide will miss his fourth match of the season as he serves a suspension for yellow‑card accumulation. He's started all 16 MLS games this year, contributing one goal, one assist, and 113 clearances. His absence should give Shaq Moore an opportunity to start in Wednesday's trip to RSL.
Starts during friendly
Urhoghide (lower body) started and played 77 minutes in a friendly against Orlando.
Analysis: Urhoghide looked to be fit again as Dallas played in a friendly, as he not only took the field but started in the contest. This will give the team a primary defender back, as he has started in all but three games this season. That said, expect him to find a starting role immediately as MLS play resumes.
Late decision Saturday
Urhoghide (lower body) was listed as questionable for Saturday's clash against Colorado Rapids due to a lower body concern.
Analysis: Urhoghide has been contributing to his team's back line, and his potential absence is an additional question mark for a club already navigating an unusually difficult availability picture this match. He's currently averaging an impressive 7.6 clearances per game this season. If he can go, his duties could be covered partly by either Sebastien Ibeagha or Lalas Abubakar.
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