Looks like striker Robbie Findley isn't going to be ready to return to the lineup, just yet.

The team's leading scorer probably won't make the trip to Houston, in fact, judging by his inability to work out with his teammates because of the sprained ankle he suffered against Colorado nearly two weeks ago. Findley spent another day watching from the sidelines during training today -- he has not practiced since suffering the injury -- and general manager Garth Lagerwey said he expected Findley would be ready next week.

On the bright side, though, RSL figures to have a full complement of defenders from which to choose for the first time in a while. Nobody is suspended for the upcoming game, and both Ian Joy and David Horst have returned from injuries and were included in the 18 last weekend -- though coach Jason Kreis acknowledged that Joy probably isn't quite ready to be considered for a start, until he regains match fitness.

Probably the most interesting lineup choice Kreis has to make is at outside back, with Robbie Russell back from suspension. Does Russell return to the starting lineup, or will Chris Wingert and Tony Beltran hold the spots that helped deliver the slump-breaking victory last weekend?