Major League Soccer Gameweek 3
New England Revolution 0 - 2 FT Houston Dynamo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Guilherme 45'+1
HT
L. Ennali 54'
54' ↓ M. Zambrano ↑J. Harrison
54' ↓ M. Polster ↑C. Baker
A. Resch (J. McGlynn) 63'
↓ J. McGlynn ↑A. Bouzat 72'
79' ↓ P. Miller ↑G. Yow
79' ↓ A. Yusuf ↑D. Fagundez
↓ M. Bogusz ↑I. Aliyu 81'
↓ E. Ponce ↑D. McGuire 81'
87' ↓ W. Sands ↑W. Harris
↓ H. Herrera ↑D. Samassekou 89'
↓ Guilherme ↑O. Lingr 89'
90'+3 B. Raines
Houston Dynamo 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New England Revolution
Goalkeepers
Matt Turner 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matthew Polster 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Ethan Kohler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Will Sands 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.9
Rating
5.9
Rating
5
Duels Lost
24
Poss Lost
Midfielders
Brooklyn Raines
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Carles Gil 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Alhassan Yusuf
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Peyton Miller
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Dor Turgeman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Zambrano-Delgado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
BENCH
Donovan Parisian 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cody Baker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tanner Beason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Harrison
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
7
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Diego Fagundez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Klein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Yueill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Griffin Yow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilson Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Houston Dynamo
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Bond
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Felipe 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Lucas Halter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustin Resch 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Lawrence Ennali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Artur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Héctor Herrera 
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
72
Passes
5
Duels
Mateusz Bogusz 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
6
Attempts
83%
Success %
Jack McGlynn
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
67%
Pass Acc
Guilherme 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.7
Rating
Forwards
Ezequiel Ponce
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
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
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ondřej Lingr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diadie Samassékou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duane Holmes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aliyu Ibrahim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duncan McGuire
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2026 | New England Revolution | 2 - 3 | Houston Dynamo | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 02/03/2025 | Houston Dynamo | 3 - 3 | New England Revolution | Friendlies Clubs | IMG Academy |
| 10/03/2024 | Houston Dynamo | 2 - 1 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 03/05/2023 | New England Revolution | 3 - 0 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 09/14/2022 | Houston Dynamo | 3 - 1 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | PNC Stadium |
| 06/29/2019 | New England Revolution | 2 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 04/01/2018 | Houston Dynamo | 0 - 2 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | BBVA Compass Stadium |
| 04/08/2017 | New England Revolution | 2 - 0 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 03/06/2016 | Houston Dynamo | 3 - 3 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | BBVA Compass Stadium |
| 08/15/2015 | New England Revolution | 2 - 0 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
01/31/2026
02/03/2025
10/03/2024
03/05/2023
09/14/2022
06/29/2019
04/01/2018
04/08/2017
03/06/2016
08/15/2015
New England Revolution Win
Houston Dynamo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +15
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -15
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
New England Revolution
Houston Dynamo
New England Revolution
Houston Dynamo
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Houston Dynamo Silence Gillette Stadium with Tactical Masterclass
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 20/100. A clinical defensive display combined with ruthless finishing gave Houston a vital away victory and deepened New England’s early-season woes.
Set-Piece Siege and First-Half Tension
The opening exchanges at Gillette Stadium saw New England Revolution pushing relentlessly to break their losing streak. The home side generated a suffocating Intensity through dead-ball situations, piling up nine corners as they searched for an early breakthrough. Despite unleashing nine shots overall, the Revs found themselves repeatedly frustrated by a highly organized defensive block. Seven of their attempts were bravely charged down before even threatening the goalkeeper. Meanwhile, Houston Dynamo edged possession at 52 percent, carefully absorbing the pressure while keeping their tactical shape intact. The Stakes were impossible to ignore for two franchises desperate to kickstart their league campaigns and climb out of the bottom tier of the standings.
The Turning Point
The tactical Balance of the match shifted irreversibly in the dying seconds of the first half. Just when it appeared both squads would head down the tunnel locked in a gritty stalemate, Houston executed a devastating attacking sequence. Right on the 45-minute mark, Guilherme found a crucial pocket of space and buried the opening goal. This perfectly timed strike served as a psychological dagger for the home fans, completely unraveling New England's hard-earned early momentum. Forcing the Revs to chase the game changed the entire complexion of the second half. Instead of capitalizing on their territorial advances, the hosts were suddenly exposed, leaving wide-open gaps for the Dynamo to exploit on the counter.
Defensive Resilience and the Dagger
Needing a desperate response, New England committed extra bodies forward but lacked the necessary clinical edge in the final third. They managed a meager two shots on target throughout the entire contest. Jonathan Bond stood absolute firm in the Houston net, pulling off two critical saves to preserve his clean sheet and frustrate the home attackers. The definitive away Upset was completely sealed in the 63rd minute. A. Resch capitalized on a precise, defense-splitting feed from J. McGlynn to double the advantage. That clinical two-goal cushion held strong until the final whistle, gifting the visitors a massive three points on the road while deepening the Revolution's misery.
Key Questions
What made Agustin Resch the Man of the Match?
Agustin Resch dominated defensively and provided the decisive second goal in the 63rd minute, earning an outstanding 8.7 rating to seal the impressive away victory.
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.
Top-Four Ambitions Collide in Foxborough
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. Despite the high-end talent on display, early-season rust and cautious tactics make this a matchup strictly for the die-hards.
The Setup
Gillette Stadium hosts this crunch match on August 08, 2026. New England Revolution sit third, just four points ahead of Houston Dynamo in fifth, with crucial Champions League qualification spots on the line. An exceptionally high Balance rating suggests the margins will be razor-thin between these evenly matched sides. However, the overall Stakes remain subdued this early in the campaign. Both squads are sporting a modest Form rating, indicating a lingering lack of rhythm. New England's recent run of DWDLW shows defensive resilience, but Houston's WDDWL sequence suggests the visitors are still finding their attacking footing.
Key Battle
Carles Gil pulling the strings for the hosts will be directly contrasted by Guilherme's creative spark for the visitors. Both playmakers inject a heavy dose of Stars quality into the fixture, and whichever maestro finds space between the defensive lines will ultimately dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
New England edges it. 2-1. Expect a cagey first half before the Revolution capitalize on their slight home advantage to break the deadlock late in the game.