HOUSTON – Saying the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup wasn’t a successful tournament for Houston Dynamo forward Alberth Elis is an understatement. The Honduran international failed to score, let alone leave a mark in the tournament, despite having his share of chances.
Now, back wearing orange, Elis is doing what he does best — be a difference-maker on the field for the Dynamo.
Saturday’s 3-0 win against the San Jose Earthquakes was Elis’ third game back with Houston but the first in which his impact was felt on the field. Elis, who is on loan from Liga MX side Monterrey, scored his seventh goal and grabbed his fourth assist of the season to lead the way in a victory that pushed the Dynamo into a tie for first place in the Western Conference.