Dynamo's key absences means opportunity for lesser-used players

Midfielder Juan David Cabezas and defender A.J. DeLaGarza have been fixtures in the Dynamo starting XI, but coach Wilmer Cabrera does not want to hear about how much his team will miss them in the next game against rival FC Dallas.

Cabezas and DeLaGarza are suspended for Wednesday's Texas Derby finale in Frisco due to yellow card accumulation.

The Dynamo traded for DeLaGarza in January with the intent he would be the starter at right back. He has done exactly that in 22 of 25 games.

They had high hopes for Cabezas, too, when they acquired him on loan Colombian club Deportivo Cali. He has turned into one of the most reliable difference makers since breaking into the lineup. He has started in 20…