Major League Soccer Regular season
FC Dallas 4 - 3 FT Houston Dynamo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' L. Farrington
19' O. Urhoghide
Guilherme 29'
E. Sviatchenko (Guilherme) 31'
L. Ennali 33'
E. Ponce 38'
E. Sviatchenko 45'
HT
D. Holmes 46'
46' ↓ C. Cappis ↑P. Musa
54' D. Holmes
57' Kaick
↓ E. Ponce ↑O. Lingr 67'
↓ D. Holmes ↑I. Aliyu 67'
E. Sviatchenko 68'
E. Sviatchenko 68'
74' ↓ N. Norris ↑P. Delgado
↓ L. Ennali ↑A. Resch 74'
75' ↓ Kaick ↑R. Binyamin
86' P. Musa
↓ H. Herrera ↑A. Bouzat 87'
90' ↓ L. Farrington ↑S. Ibeagha
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Dallas
Goalkeepers
M. Collodi 
MAGNET
27
Activity
27
Activity
25
Passes
2
Duels
Defenders
S. Moore 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
O. Urhoghide 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Norris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Midfielders
H. Johansson
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
C. Cappis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ramiro
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
65
Passes
3
Duels
Kaick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
B. Kamungo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
J. Valiente
MAGNET
55
Activity
55
Activity
42
Passes
13
Duels
L. Farrington 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.5
Rating
BENCH
J. Sirois 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Ibeagha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Abubakar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Delgado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Swann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Deedson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sarver
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Musa 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
R. Binyamin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Houston Dynamo
Goalkeepers
J. Bond
MAGNET
31
Activity
31
Activity
31
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
E. Sviatchenko 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
6
Rating
Antonio Carlos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
D. Holmes
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
J. McGlynn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Herrera
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
L. Ennali 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
J. Maurer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Negri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Vines
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Resch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Samassekou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bouzat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Lingr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Arana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Aliyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/05/2025 | FC Dallas | 0 - 2 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Toyota Stadium |
| 23/02/2025 | Houston Dynamo | 1 - 2 | FC Dallas | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 19/05/2024 | Houston Dynamo | 1 - 1 | FC Dallas | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 28/04/2024 | FC Dallas | 2 - 0 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Toyota Stadium |
| 01/10/2023 | Houston Dynamo | 0 - 0 | FC Dallas | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 21/05/2023 | FC Dallas | 1 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Toyota Stadium |
18/05/2025
23/02/2025
19/05/2024
28/04/2024
01/10/2023
21/05/2023
FC Dallas Win
Houston Dynamo Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Texas Derby Chaos Ends in Dallas Triumph
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A breathless seven-goal encounter swung wildly before a late substitute secured a vital first-leg advantage for the hosts in this dramatic Texas showdown.
A Blistering Start
The Intensity at Toyota Stadium was palpable from the opening whistle as FC Dallas launched an early, suffocating assault. Within just fourteen minutes, L. Farrington had firmly etched his name into the narrative, netting a ruthless brace to put the hosts firmly in the driver's seat. Controlling the tempo, Dallas appeared ready to run away with this first leg. However, Houston Dynamo had other ideas. The visitors suddenly sparked to life, entirely flipping the script in a mesmerizing four-minute spell. Guilherme initiated the resurgence, firing home before turning provider to set up E. Sviatchenko just moments later. Before the home crowd could even process the collapse, L. Ennali completed the turnaround, capping off a blistering sequence that handed Houston an improbable 3-2 lead heading toward the interval.
The Defensive Collapse
Emerging from the locker room, the shifting Balance of power took another dramatic twist. Houston's momentum abruptly stalled when a catastrophic own goal involving D. Holmes leveled the score at 3-3, plunging the tie back into total uncertainty. The visitors, forced to regroup, managed to hold the line until a critical lapse in discipline changed everything. In the 68th minute, Sviatchenko was shown a straight red card, reducing the Dynamo to ten men and inviting wave after wave of Dallas pressure. The hosts sensed blood, leveraging their numerical advantage to completely dominate possession and stretch the tired Houston defense. This pivotal ejection isolated Guilherme up top and forced the visitors into a desperate survival mode, clinging to the draw while sacrificing any remaining attacking ambition.
Late Drama Seals It
With the Stakes raised in this compelling two-leg elimination tie, Dallas patiently probed for a breakthrough against the depleted visitors. Their persistence was finally rewarded in the 86th minute when super-sub P. Musa found the back of the net, sending the home supporters into sheer delirium. Securing a 4-3 victory, Dallas claimed a precious, albeit narrow, advantage to take on the road. Despite the heartbreaking conclusion for Houston, their three hard-fought goals ensure they remain incredibly dangerous heading into the decisive return fixture on October 18th. The Dynamo will feel confident that returning to full strength on home soil can overturn this deficit. Ultimately, a barrage of 26 combined shots turned this clash into a legitimate classic, setting the stage for a monumental second leg.
Key Questions
How did the red card for E. Sviatchenko impact the match?
Sviatchenko's 68th-minute dismissal reduced Houston to ten men, shattering their defensive shape and allowing Dallas to dominate late, ultimately leading to the winning goal.
What made Logan Farrington the Man of the Match?
Farrington scored a clinical early brace within the first 14 minutes, setting a relentless attacking tone and spearheading the initial dominance for Dallas.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A wild combination of clinical finishing, dramatic momentum shifts, defensive lapses, and a high volume of 26 total shots created an unforgettable offensive spectacle.
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.
Texas Pride on the Line Early in Frisco
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 71/100. Bragging rights and early-season momentum hang in the balance as two fierce rivals clash in the first chapter of this year's Texas Derby.
The Setup
FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo meet at Toyota Stadium with razor-thin margins between them. Just two points separate the hosts in eighth and the visitors in ninth. An exceptional Balance rating reflects how evenly matched these Texas foes truly are. Dallas arrives with an unpredictable Form rating, having traded wins and draws in an inconsistent start. Houston’s high-risk approach yields either triumph or defeat, masking an identical defensive vulnerability to their hosts. The Stakes here are unique: while this is an early regular season bout, it acts as the opening salvo of a two-part rivalry, with the decisive return leg scheduled for Houston on October 18, 2026.
Key Battle
Petar Musa against Guilherme defines the attacking narrative. The high Stars metric is driven heavily by Musa's ruthless finishing for Dallas. Houston must find a way to silence him, relying on Guilherme to dictate the tempo and force the home side into retreating.
Our Prediction
Expect a chaotic draw. Both backlines have conceded nine goals already. Dallas will strike early through Musa, but Houston’s midfield bite will secure an equalizer, leaving the rivalry wide open for October's rematch.