Player Details

Name

José Escalante

Height

5' 10"

Date of Birth

5.29.1995 (28)

Birthplace

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Position

Midfielder

Player Category

International
Career Summary

Joined the Dynamo on loan for the remainder of 2016 on August 3, 2016. Rejoined the club on a new loan from C.D. Olimpia on January 19, 2017.

2017 MLS: Came in as a sub for Romell Quioto in a 2-1 loss at Vancouver Whitecaps FC on August 19.... Came in as a sub for Memo Rodriguez in a 0-0 draw against Minnesota United FC in July 19... Made first appearance when he came in as sub for Andrew Wenger in 3-1 win against Montreal Impact on July 5 ... OPEN CUP: Came in as a sub for Joe Holland on the 81st minute in a 3-2 win at North Carolina FC in the Fourth Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on June 14

2016 MLS: Made first MLS start, and third straight appearance, at Seattle Sounders FC on 10/12 … Made MLS debut as a substitute vs. New York City FC on 9/30 … Made Dynamo debut in 9/4 friendly vs. Chivas Guadalajara … Became first player to sign with the first team from USL affiliate RGV FC … Joined RGV FC in March on loan from Olimpia, scoring three goals and adding two assists in 16 appearances

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Made his Olimpia debut as a teenager in 2012 … Made 20 league appearances for Olimpia, and two appearances in CONCACAF Champions League play … Also spent time on loan at Honduras Progreso

INTERNATIONAL: Honduras international … Captained Honduras at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup … Also played for the Honduras U-17 national team