Dynamo being proactive about adding another player

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Don’t be surprised if the Dynamo add another player from outside their system in the coming months.

They’re on the hunt.

The transfer window is open until May 1, so the Dynamo have plenty of time to work on a deal - whether that be a signing from a different league or a trade within MLS.

Coach Wilmer Cabrera said Saturday night the Dynamo are being proactive.

“Yes, we are working on it. We’re always working on it,” Cabrera said. “The window is open. We have to be open to improving our team to be sure we are prepared. If there are some possibilities we need to be ready. The players know that. We are always with open doors to bring in someone who can improve us as a team.”

Within the last month, the Dynamo have said they do not feel rushed to add another player, but that was before they sold forward Erick Torres to Pumas.

The most likely positions they’re likely to add during the current transfer window are forward and right back. Torres’ departure means the Dynamo have an open Designated Player spot, but there is no indication whether any player they add would be of that caliber.

At this point, the backup striker to Mauro Manotas would be second-round draft pick Mac Steeves, but he has not proven he can play at the MLS level so he may not even make the team.

The starter at right back is not yet clear, though it likely will be either George Malki or Adolfo Machado. The Dynamo love to have competition at every position so adding a player at right back may be on their list of things to do - especially if they do not want to move Machado from the middle to the outside.

On Saturday night, however, Cabrera gave no inkling of the type of player the Dynamo are looking to add.

Houston Dynamo mascot Diesel waves a Dynamo flag beforew the first half of the MLS Western Conference Finals at BBVA Compass Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, in Houston. Houston Dynamo mascot Diesel waves a Dynamo flag beforew the first half of the MLS Western Conference Finals at BBVA Compass Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, in Houston. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 6 Caption Close Dynamo being proactive about adding another player 1 / 6 Back to Gallery

“Soccer player,” he said with a smile. “A good level soccer player.”