Houston Dynamo get off plenty of shots. But too many shots find their way right to the goalkeeper, often taken from awkward angles and distanced positions. They need a great chance-creator: a specialist making a lot of passes resulting in shots from better situations.
It’s those chances that soccer statisticians match with the most successful teams. And it’s the kind of chance-creator that Todd Wharton (no relation) is becoming.
Houston Dynamo supporters got to see him at work during short-term agreements for U.S. Open and Charities Cup competitions. There he competently attempted shots and performed defensive work but didn’t advance to MLS-level play.