On the verge of slipping out of playoff contention, the Houston Dynamo have moved to bolster their roster.
On Tuesday the team waived defender Chris Duvall and on Wednesday it traded for forward Christian Ramirez. On Thursday, the Houston struck another trade and acquired Niko Hansen from Columbus Crew SC.
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The Dynamo sent $75,000 in 2020 Targeted Allocation Money in the trade for the Danish forward.
In 45 MLS appearances through three seasons, Hansen, 24, has recorded four goals and five assists.