Major League Soccer Gameweek 30
Houston Dynamo 2 - 2 FT FC Dallas
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Christian Cappis (Daniel Job) 12'
27' Agustin Resch
28' Franco Negri
Petar Musa 29'
HT
49' Héctor Herrera (Guilherme Augusto)
↓ Daniel Job ↑Santiago Moreno 61'
61' ↓ Diadie Samassekou ↑Ibrahim Aliyu
↓ Patrickson Delgado ↑Joaquín Valiente Cioli 61'
Herman Johansson 69'
72' ↓ Lyle Foster ↑Duncan McGuire
↓ Herman Johansson ↑Ran Binyamin 79'
87' ↓ Lawrence Ennali ↑Duane Holmes
88' ↓ Guilherme Augusto ↑Nick Markanich
↓ Bernard Kamungo ↑Samuel Sarver 89'
90' Lucas Halter
90'+4 Mateusz Bogusz
90'+8 Mateusz Bogusz
Petar Musa 90'+11
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Houston Dynamo
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Bond 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Lawrence Ennali 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
Lucas Halter 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Resch
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Franco Negri 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Diadie Samassékou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Artur 
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
100
Passes
4
Duels
Héctor Herrera 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Mateusz Bogusz 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.8
Rating
Lyle Foster
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Guilherme 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Blake Gillingham 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Antônio Carlos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcelo Saracchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duane Holmes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Bouzat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Arana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicholas Markanich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aliyu Ibrahim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duncan McGuire
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Dallas
Goalkeepers
Daniel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Shaq Moore 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Sebastien Ibeagha
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
54%
Duel Win %
Nolan Norris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Herman Johansson
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Ramiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Cappis
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Bernard Kamungo 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Patrickson Delgado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Daniel Job 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Petar Musa
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.1
Rating
BENCH
Jonathan Sirois
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alhassan Abubakar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osaze Urhoghide
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joaquín Valiente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ran Binyamin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clay Holstad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caleb Swann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Sarver
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | FC Dallas | 4 - 3 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Toyota Stadium |
| 02/11/2026 | FC Dallas | 1 - 2 | Houston Dynamo | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 05/18/2025 | FC Dallas | 0 - 2 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Toyota Stadium |
| 02/23/2025 | Houston Dynamo | 1 - 2 | FC Dallas | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 02/07/2025 | FC Dallas | 2 - 2 | Houston Dynamo | Friendlies Clubs | Toyota Stadium |
| 05/19/2024 | Houston Dynamo | 1 - 1 | FC Dallas | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 04/28/2024 | FC Dallas | 2 - 0 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Toyota Stadium |
| 10/01/2023 | Houston Dynamo | 0 - 0 | FC Dallas | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 05/21/2023 | FC Dallas | 1 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Toyota Stadium |
| 02/19/2023 | Houston Dynamo | 2 - 0 | FC Dallas | Friendlies Clubs | Shell Energy Stadium |
03/22/2026
02/11/2026
05/18/2025
02/23/2025
02/07/2025
05/19/2024
04/28/2024
10/01/2023
05/21/2023
02/19/2023
Houston Dynamo Win
FC Dallas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +30
P: 25 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +13
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +5
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: +1
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 24 GD: -6
P: 24 GD: -14
P: 24 GD: -27
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +34
P: 32 GD: +9
P: 32 GD: +11
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: +7
P: 32 GD: +15
P: 32 GD: +1
P: 32 GD: +1
P: 32 GD: +1
P: 32 GD: -9
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 32 GD: -6
P: 32 GD: -6
P: 32 GD: -18
P: 32 GD: -42
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Houston Dynamo
FC Dallas
Houston Dynamo
FC Dallas
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Stoppage-Time Penalty Chaos Defines the Texas Derby
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. This breathless 2-2 draw delivered unrelenting drama, proving exactly why this state rivalry is an absolute must-watch for any soccer fan.
The Early Breakthrough
A roaring crowd at BBVA Compass Stadium set an imposing stage, but the visitors wasted no time silencing the home faithful. Christian Cappis carved open the defense in the 12th minute, burying an early opener that instantly raised the Stakes for the home side. The Houston Dynamo responded by controlling possession, holding 57% of the ball to dictate the game's rhythm. Despite their territorial advantage, disaster nearly struck again. Petar Musa earned a golden opportunity from the penalty spot in the 29th minute, but fluffed his lines, letting the home side off the hook. That crucial miss maintained the delicate Balance of the match, keeping a lifeline intact for a team desperate to overcome their rocky early form in this heated Texas derby.
The Momentum Shift
Coming out of the locker room, Houston capitalized on their second life. Héctor Herrera orchestrated a masterful equalizer in the 49th minute, breathing fire back into the home supporters. The field tilted wildly from there. The Dynamo pressed their advantage, forcing 10 corner kicks as they hunted a go-ahead goal. However, FC Dallas remained a lethal threat on the counter-attack despite eventually going down to ten men following a red card. The turning point arrived in the 69th minute when Herman Johansson appeared to steal the lead back for Dallas, only for a dramatic VAR intervention to wipe the goal from the board. The Intensity reached a fever pitch as both squads traded heavy blows, setting the stage for a wildly unpredictable final whistle.
A Breathtaking Resolution
The final moments transformed this regular season clash into an all-time classic. Deep into stoppage time, Mateusz Bogusz converted a 94th-minute penalty, seemingly snatching all three points for Houston in a miraculous comeback. But the drama was far from over. In a chaotic sequence, FC Dallas marched right back up the field, earning a controversial penalty of their own deep in added time. Seeking redemption for his earlier miss, Petar Musa stepped up in the 101st minute and buried the spot-kick, sealing the 2-2 scoreline. Behind it all, J. Bond was heroic in the Houston net with five crucial saves, though he couldn't deny the final dagger. A staggering 26 combined shots showcased a thriller that ultimately ends in shared points.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by H. Herrera the turning point?
Héctor Herrera didn't miss a penalty. Petar Musa missed a 29th-minute penalty for FC Dallas, which kept Houston firmly alive in the contest.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR wiped out Herman Johansson's 69th-minute goal for FC Dallas, preventing them from retaking the lead before the frantic stoppage-time ending.
Did Houston Dynamo deserve the late equalizer?
Houston took a 2-1 lead via Bogusz's stoppage-time penalty, but FC Dallas's Petar Musa immediately answered with his own 101st-minute penalty to force the 2-2 draw.
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 Derby Brings Massive Top Four Stakes
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 85/100. Just two points separate these bitter state rivals as they chase crucial playoff seeding and continental qualification.
The Setup
The pressure is mounting at Shell Energy Stadium ahead of this October 18 showdown. FC Dallas currently sit third in the table, slightly edging their hosts. However, a remarkably tight Balance rating suggests this match could swing either way. Houston Dynamo trail by just two points in fifth place, making this a genuine six-pointer for top-four positioning in the league. The visitors enter with an impressive Form rating, boasting three wins in their last four outings, while the hosts have struggled for consistency over the same stretch. With sky-high Stakes on the line, expect an intense, physical encounter where neither side will give an inch.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will dictate the tempo, but all eyes are on Guilherme for the home side. His creative spark must find a way past Joaquín Valiente, who anchors the Dallas defensive shape. If the Houston playmaker breaks free and strings passes together, the hosts' high Stars rating could easily tip the scales in this tense affair.
Our Prediction
Houston are slight favorites on paper, but Dallas carry a momentum that is hard to ignore. Expect a cagey first half before the game opens up dramatically after the break. A high-scoring draw looks highly likely, keeping both teams locked in the top-four race without granting absolute bragging rights to either rival.