Major League Soccer Regular Season - 15
Houston Dynamo 1 - 0 FT Vancouver Whitecaps
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
34' ↓ D. Samassekou ↑A. Bouzat
↓ O. Larraz ↑A. Cubas 41'
T. Johnson 45'+12
HT
E. Ocampo 49'
54' A. Resch
A. Cubas 62'
Y. Takaoka 64'
↓ K. G. Cabrera Nakamura ↑I. Boehmer 67'
↓ T. Johnson ↑M. Gherasimencov 67'
↓ E. Ocampo ↑R. Veselinovic 77'
↓ T. Muller ↑A. Jackson 77'
85' ↓ M. Bogusz ↑O. Lingr
↓ J. Badwal ↑R. Elloumi 85'
85' ↓ J. McGlynn ↑H. Herrera
90'+7 Guilherme (Artur)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Houston Dynamo
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Bond 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Felipe Andrade 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Antônio Carlos
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Agustin Resch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lawrence Ennali 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Artur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateusz Bogusz 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jack McGlynn 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
65
Passes
13
Duels
Diadié Samassékou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
34
Entry
Guilherme 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Forwards
Ezequiel Ponce
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Blake Gillingham 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Franco Negri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erik Sviatchenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Bouzat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Héctor Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duane Holmes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ondrej Lingr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Aliyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Markanich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vancouver Whitecaps
Goalkeepers
Yohei Takaoka 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Defenders
Édier Ocampo 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tristan Blackmon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathías Laborda
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Tate Johnson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Midfielders
Sebastian Berhalter
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
71
Passes
9
Duels
Oliver Larraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
41
Entry
Jeevan Badwal
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Thomas Müller
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Kenji Cabrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Forwards
Brian White
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Isaac Boehmer
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mihail Gherasimencov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ranko Veselinović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés Cubas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aziel Jackson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liam MacKenzie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Quiñonez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cheick Tidiane Sabaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Elloumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2025 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 07/17/2025 | Houston Dynamo | 0 - 3 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 09/19/2024 | Houston Dynamo | 1 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 07/21/2024 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 3 - 4 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 09/21/2023 | Houston Dynamo | 4 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 06/01/2023 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 6 - 2 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 08/06/2022 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 2 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | BC Place Stadium |
| 03/12/2022 | Houston Dynamo | 2 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | PNC Stadium |
| 09/30/2021 | Houston Dynamo | 0 - 0 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | BBVA Stadium |
| 07/21/2021 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 0 - 0 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Rio Tinto Stadium |
08/18/2025
07/17/2025
09/19/2024
07/21/2024
09/21/2023
06/01/2023
08/06/2022
03/12/2022
09/30/2021
07/21/2021
Houston Dynamo Win
Vancouver Whitecaps Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +15
P: 11 GD: +14
P: 11 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -16
P: 10 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +22
P: 15 GD: +19
P: 14 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: -12
P: 14 GD: -22
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Guilherme Strike Shatters Vancouver's Stoic Resistance
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 66/100. A stunning 90th-minute finish transformed a tense, red-card-marred slog into an unforgettable underdog triumph.
The Stalemate at Shell Energy
The Stakes were massive for a struggling Houston side desperately needing a lifeline. Vancouver arrived flying high in second place, exuding confidence. Houston edged possession early on, trying to dictate terms on their home turf. Jack McGlynn pulled the strings in midfield for the Houston Dynamo, stringing together composed passes to crack the defensive shell. Sebastian Berhalter matched him blow for blow, keeping the Balance of play incredibly tight through the middle of the park. Vancouver's rigid structure frustrated the hosts at every turn. The tempo simmered without boiling over, offering few clear glimpses of goal as the two squads played a cautious game of tactical chess in the opening half.
The Takaoka Dismissal
Everything changed in the 64th minute. The Intensity spiked violently when Y. Takaoka saw a straight red card, instantly reducing the Vancouver Whitecaps to ten men. Substitute keeper I. Boehmer entered the fray and immediately produced unbelievable heroics. He made three crucial saves, single-handedly turning the penalty area into a fortress against the rising tide of attacks. Houston registered 12 shots on the night, frantically trying to breach the compromised backline while they held a numerical advantage. The Whitecaps dug in deep, retreating into a sturdy defensive block. As the clock ticked down, it genuinely looked like the valiant visitors would survive the relentless siege. Every clearance was met with cheers from the away bench.
Guilherme Breaks the Deadlock
The Upset factor finally materialized at the absolute death. Just as Vancouver prepared to celebrate a gritty, hard-fought draw on the road, Guilherme struck in the 90th minute. A brilliant feed from Artur unlocked the exhausted defense, allowing the midfielder to slot home the dramatic winner. This 1-0 victory completely disrupts the established league standings. Houston claims three vital points to drag themselves upward from the lower depths, grabbing a crucial morale boost. Meanwhile, Vancouver's high-flying form takes a heavy, unexpected blow. It is a classic smash-and-grab finish that proves no defensive stand is safe until the final whistle sounds. The home crowd erupted, recognizing just how important this single goal could be.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Y. Takaoka impact the match?
It completely shifted momentum. The 64th-minute dismissal forced Vancouver to defend desperately with ten men, facing relentless late pressure from a numerically superior Houston squad.
How dramatic was the late winner by Guilherme?
Immensely dramatic. His 90th-minute strike shattered a heroic defensive stand by Vancouver's backup keeper and secured an unlikely three points at the very last moment.
What does this mean for Houston Dynamo's season?
It provides a massive lifeline. Defeating a top-two side injects much-needed belief and points as they try to climb away from the bottom of the table.
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.
Whitecaps Eye Top Spot as Dynamo Seek Consistency
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. Vancouver's relentless title charge faces a tricky obstacle in Texas, where an unpredictable Houston side waits to play spoiler.
The Setup
Houston Dynamo are the definition of all-or-nothing this campaign, holding ninth place with five wins and five losses. They welcome a Vancouver Whitecaps squad sitting pretty in second place with a dazzling goal differential. The visitors are unbeaten in their last five, making the Stakes clear: Vancouver needs three points at Shell Energy Stadium to sustain their championship push. Despite the gap in the standings, a remarkably high Balance rating suggests this May 17 clash will be fiercely contested, while the home side looks to improve a modest Form rating against top-tier opposition.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will dictate the tempo. Houston will look to Jack McGlynn to control possession and unlock Vancouver's stingy defense. He'll be directly opposed by Sebastian Berhalter, who brings both grit and creative vision to the Whitecaps' core. With a strong Stars rating on display in the center of the park, the victor in this duel controls the match flow.
Our Prediction
Vancouver’s defensive solidity—conceding just seven times so far—should blunt Houston’s sporadic attacks. The Dynamo will push hard at home, but the Whitecaps have too much firepower. Expect a 2-0 away win, with Vancouver striking efficiently on the counter to solidify their title ambitions.