Nicholas Markanich
26 years old
Houston Dynamo 
MLS Position
Forward
Height
185 cm cm
Weight
72 kg kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
26 Dec 1999 - USA
Birth City
Ranking
12th
— MLS
Statistics of N. Markanich — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
11
Starts
1
Minutes played
193
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
0 goals / 0 assists
Total / on target shots
8 shots / 2 on target
Key passes
2
Dribbles success %
0% (0/2)
Duels won %
38% (14/37)
Penalties drawn
3
📊 General
Appearances
11
Starts
1
Minutes played
193
Goals
0
Average rating
6.45/10
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
0 goals / 0 assists
Total / on target shots
8 shots / 2 on target
Dribbles success %
0% (0/2)
Duels won %
38% (14/37)
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Houston Dynamo
Career of N. Markanich since 2018
2025/2026
Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo11Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Castellón
Castellón13Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery38Apps
30Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2023/2024Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery36Apps
13Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2022/2023
FC Cincinnati II
FC Cincinnati II15Apps
4Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2022/2023
FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati11Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo11Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Castellón
Castellón13Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery36Apps
30Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2023/2024Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery33Apps
11Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2022/2023FC Cincinnati II
FC Cincinnati II15Apps
4Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2022/2023FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati9Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2026
Castellón
→
Houston Dynamo
Loan
Castellón
Houston Dynamo
2025
Charleston Battery
→
Castellón
Transfer
Charleston Battery
Castellón
2024
Charleston Battery
→
Castellón
Transfer
Charleston Battery
Castellón
HONOURS
USL Championship
United-States
2023
2nd Place
BIOGRAPHY
A key member of Houston Dynamo's squad, N. Markanich has been an important figure in the MLS this season. His USA background has instilled in him a footballing philosophy that shines through in his game. Standing at 185 cm and weighing 72 kg, this forward has the physical tools to compete at the highest level. A natural attacker, he brings more than goals to Houston Dynamo's offensive play with his movement and desire. Over the course of his career, he has represented several clubs — FC Cincinnati, Charleston Battery, FC Cincinnati II — each step adding depth to his footballing education. His participation in USL Championship has exposed him to elite competition and raised his level as a player. The 2025/2026 season provides him with the opportunity to consolidate his status within Houston Dynamo's first team. Given his performances, N. Markanich naturally asserts himself as a key part of Houston Dynamo's sporting project.