Major League Soccer Regular Season - 10
Austin 2 - 0 FT Houston Dynamo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' J. Nelson (F. Torres)
27' B. Hines-Ike
40' ↓ J. Nelson ↑J. Gallagher
Artur 45'+1
45'+2 M. Uzuni (J. Rosales)
HT
↓ A. Resch ↑Antonio Carlos 46'
↓ S. Vines ↑J. McGlynn 55'
↓ Artur ↑D. Samassekou 55'
59' J. Rosales
65' ↓ I. Sanchez ↑N. Dubersarsky
66' ↓ C. Ramirez ↑C. Fodrey
70' M. Desler
72' F. Torres
↓ H. Herrera ↑N. Markanich 75'
L. Ennali 80'
↓ Felipe Andrade ↑I. Aliyu 82'
83' ↓ Guilherme Biro ↑J. Bell
84' ↓ F. Torres ↑B. Sabovic
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Austin
Goalkeepers
Brad Stuver 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Mikkel Desler 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Oleksandr Svatok 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brendan Hines-Ike
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Biro 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Facundo Torres
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Ilie Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
65
Entry
Joseph Rosales 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Jayden Nelson 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Myrto Uzuni 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
Christian Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
Damian Las 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jon Gallagher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateja Đorđević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Žan Kolmanič
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Bell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Fodrey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Dubersarsky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ervin Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Besard Sabović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Houston Dynamo
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Bond 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Felipe Andrade
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Erik Sviatchenko
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Agustin Resch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Sam Vines
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Lawrence Ennali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Artur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Hector Herrera
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Mateusz Bogusz
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Guilherme 
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
52
Passes
8
Duels
Ezequiel Ponce
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Jimmy Maurer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Antonio Carlos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Negri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack McGlynn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diadié Samassékou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duane Holmes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Bouzat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Markanich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Aliyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2025 | Austin | 2 - 2 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 05/22/2025 | Austin | 3 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | US Open Cup | Q2 Stadium |
| 04/27/2025 | Houston Dynamo | 2 - 0 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 09/22/2024 | Austin | 0 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 05/16/2024 | Austin | 1 - 0 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 04/21/2024 | Houston Dynamo | 0 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 06/25/2023 | Austin | 3 - 0 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 05/28/2023 | Houston Dynamo | 2 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 03/19/2023 | Houston Dynamo | 2 - 0 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 07/13/2022 | Austin | 3 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
08/10/2025
05/22/2025
04/27/2025
09/22/2024
05/16/2024
04/21/2024
06/25/2023
05/28/2023
03/19/2023
07/13/2022
Austin Win
Houston Dynamo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +16
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +15
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +20
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
First Win Delivered as Austin Stuns Houston
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. A clinical first-half display ends Austin’s agonizing winless run to start the campaign.
Early Breakthrough at Q2 Stadium
Austin entered this Texas clash rooted near the bottom of the table, desperate to erase a bleak five-game winless start. The Stakes were massive for the home side, and they responded with immediate aggression. Rather than retreating against their instate rivals, they pushed the tempo from the opening kickoff. In the 13th minute, Austin found their much-needed spark. A sharp passing sequence unlocked the defense, allowing J. Nelson to smash home the opener after brilliant creative work from F. Torres. Torres was pulling the strings all over the attacking third, acting as the primary playmaker and keeping the visitors guessing. The early goal completely flipped the script, forcing a stunned Houston Dynamo to chase the game much earlier than anticipated.
The First-Half Knockout Blow
Despite falling behind, the Dynamo attempted to reestablish control on the road. They edged possession with 54 percent of the ball, stringing together precise passes to navigate out of the back. However, the Intensity of the home defense kept Houston restricted primarily to outside shots. The visitors managed five attempts on target, but none truly threatened to break the deadlock. Just as the referee prepared to signal for the interval, Austin delivered a crushing pivot. Deep into first-half stoppage time, J. Rosales whipped a dangerous delivery into the area. M. Uzuni rose to the occasion, burying a crucial strike in the 47th minute. Going into the locker room down two goals completely deflated the Dynamo, swinging the Balance of the match firmly into the hosts' favor.
Texas Defense Holds Firm
The second half evolved into a tactical chess match. Houston committed more numbers forward in search of a lifeline, ultimately racking up 11 total shots across the ninety minutes. Yet, Austin's defensive shape remained incredibly resolute under fire. They absorbed the sustained pressure efficiently, logging five critical saves and relying on an organized backline to constantly block passing lanes. A combined 24 shots were attempted between the two Texas clubs, turning the contest into an open, back-and-forth affair that thrilled the raucous home crowd. The Upset Factor materialized perfectly for Austin, as they firmly defied their miserable early-season form to secure a vital clean sheet against a higher-ranked opponent. The final whistle brought immense, palpable relief to Q2 Stadium, granting the home side their very first victory of the year.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for Austin?
J. Nelson opened the scoring in the 13th minute, and M. Uzuni doubled the lead deep into first-half stoppage time.
Did Houston Dynamo control the tempo?
Houston Dynamo edged possession with 54 percent but struggled to break through, managing only five shots on target.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Texas Derby Lacking Early Bite But Promising Goals
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. Both Texas sides are struggling to find their rhythm early in the campaign, making this a crucial opportunity to kickstart their seasons.
The Setup
A modest Stakes rating reflects the early nature of this regular season clash, but local pride is firmly on the line at Q2 Stadium on April 26, 2026. Austin step onto the pitch with a bleak Form profile, rooted in a five-match winless streak and a stark inability to secure points in front of their own fans. Conversely, Houston Dynamo arrive with a leaky road defense, shipping goals at a rate that guarantees action. The competitive Balance between these two defensively vulnerable outfits is razor-thin, suggesting an unpredictable, wide-open affair.
Key Battle
The defining duel pits Austin's shot-stopper Brad Stuver against Houston's creative talisman Guilherme. Stuver has been a one-man wall, racking up massive save numbers to keep his side afloat. He will need every ounce of those reflexes to deny Guilherme, who is tearing through opposing defenses and single-handedly driving a high Stars rating for the visitors.
Our Prediction
Austin holds a slight edge on paper, but their failure to close out home games is a glaring red flag. We expect an end-to-end match where neither defense can hold firm. A chaotic, high-scoring draw looks the most likely outcome, leaving both sets of supporters wanting more.