The Dynamo open the 2018 regular season Saturday afternoon with a home game against Atlanta United FC.
Atlanta’s success last season - its MLS debut - was one of the league’s biggest talking points. The Five Stripes return for their second year with even higher hopes.
The Dynamo, meanwhile, kept most of last season’ roster intact. They’re leaning on continuity and experience to lead them to success for a second year in a row.
Here are the lineups for both teams:
Dynamo Starting XI (4-3-3)
GK: Chris Seitz; D: Kevin Garcia, Adolfo Machado, Philippe Senderos, DaMarcus Beasley; M: Juan David Cabezas, Eric Alexander, Boniek Garcia; F: Alberth Elis, Mauro Manotas, Andrew Wenger
Bench: Joe Willis, Dylan Remick, Leonardo, Darwin Ceren, Arturo Alvarez, Romell Quioto, Memo Rodriguez
Atlanta Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
GK: Brad Guzan; D: Franco Escobar, Jeff Larentowicz, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garcia; M: Chris McCann, Darlington Nagbe, Hector Villalba, Julian Gressel, Miguel Almiron; F: Josef Martinez
Bench: Alec Kann, Andrew Carleton, Michael Parkhurst, Romario Williams, Brandon Vazquez, Sal Zizzo, Kevin Kratz
Notes
• The Dynamo are 5-0-1 in home openers at BBVA Compass Stadium.