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Houston Dynamo FC trade Ariel Lassiter to Inter Miami CF

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TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade

Inter Miami CF have acquired Costa Rica international forward Ariel Lassiter from Houston Dynamo FC for $100,000 in General Allocation Money, the clubs announced Thursday.

Houston will receive $50,000 in 2022 GAM, $50,000 in 2023 GAM and additional GAM if performance-based incentives are met.

ā€œWeā€™re excited to continue strengthening the squad ahead of our 2022 season with the signing of Ariel,ā€ Inter Miami chief soccer office and sporting director Chris Henderson said in a release. ā€œHe has the ability to stretch teams with his quickness and pace, and looks to get behind to create scoring opportunities.

ā€œHe comes from a soccer family, brings good character to the club and we believe he can be a good fit to our team. We look forward to seeing him help us achieve our goals in the upcoming campaign.ā€

The 27-year-old had three goals and one assist across two seasons with Houston, initially joining the Texas-based side in August 2020 on loan from LD Alajuelense in Costa Rica. ā€‹ā€‹He also spent 2015-18 with the LA Galaxy.

Lassiter is the son of ex-US menā€™s national team forward Roy Lassiter, winner of the inaugural MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi (1996 Tampa Bay Mutiny) and a 1999 MLS Cup winner with D.C. United.