The Houston Dynamo have announced the signing of defender Adolfo Machado from Costa Rican club Deportivo Saprissa.
Machado, 31, made 130 appearances for Saprissa over the last three years, leading the club to four Primera Division titles in that time.
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“Adolfo Machado is a player we’ve been tracking for quite some time. We are extremely pleased to welcome a defender of his quality and pedigree to the Houston Dynamo,” Houston general manager Matt Jordan said in a club release.
“We believe we are adding not only one of the best defenders in CONCACAF and Central America, but also a consummate professional, a proven winner, and someone who will provide stability and leadership to our back line.”
Machado has been capped 67 times by Panama, including the 2016 Copa America, World Cup qualifying and in the Gold Cup. He regularly partners with Seattle Sounders center back Roman Torres in the heart of the Canaleros defense.