Dynamo acquire Jefferson Valverde from LDU Quito

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The Houston Dynamo acquired defensive midfielder Jefferson Valverde from LDU Quito in his native Ecuador.

Terms of the full transfer announced Friday were not disclosed.

Valverde, 24, is signed through 2025 with club options in 2026 and 2027. He will occupy an international roster slot with the Dynamo.

"Jefferson is a dynamic defensive midfielder with experience on one of the