What happened: Several South American clubs are actively pursuing Houston Dynamo forward Ezequiel Ponce. The forward is a candidate to leave the club during the summer transfer window.

Why it matters: A potential departure by Ponce aligns with the Houston Dynamo acquiring Duncan McGuire from Orlando City SC. The roster moves are expected to elevate McGuire to the starting forward role in a revamped Dynamo attack.

What to watch: Monitor the transfer market as clubs formalize offers for Ponce.