Major League Soccer Regular Season - 8
Orlando City SC 0 - 1 FT Houston Dynamo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' E. Atuesta
Felipe Andrade 29'
HT
↓ J. Bond ↑J. Maurer 46'
58' ↓ T. Spicer ↑J. Ellis
↓ F. Negri ↑S. Vines 64'
↓ D. Samassekou ↑Artur 64'
H. Herrera 75'
J. Maurer 78'
80' ↓ Z. Taifi ↑H. Sarajian
↓ H. Herrera ↑A. Bouzat 81'
90' ↓ E. Atuesta ↑I. Gomez
↓ L. Ennali ↑I. Aliyu 90'+2
90'+6 B. Ojeda
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Orlando City SC
Goalkeepers
Maxime Crepeau 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Iago Silva 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Robin Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Marin 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
72%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Zakaria Taifi
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Eduard Atuesta 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
45%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Braian Ojeda 
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
66
Passes
8
Duels
Iván Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Martín Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrese Spicer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Tiago Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Javier Otero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nolan Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahir Reid-Brown
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Colin Guske
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignacio Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin Ellis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Sarajian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Caraballo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Houston Dynamo
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Bond
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
45
Minutes
Defenders
Felipe Andrade
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Antonio Carlos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustin Resch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Negri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
64
Entry
Midfielders
Lawrence Ennali
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
12%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Diadié Samassékou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
64
Entry
Hector Herrera 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Mateusz Bogusz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Guilherme
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Ezequiel Ponce 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Jimmy Maurer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sam Vines
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erik Sviatchenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Artur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ondrej Lingr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Markanich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Aliyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2024 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 0 | Houston Dynamo | Friendlies Clubs | TBC |
| 07/22/2023 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) | Houston Dynamo | Leagues Cup | Exploria Stadium |
| 06/18/2022 | Orlando City SC | 2 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
| 09/22/2019 | Houston Dynamo | 2 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | BBVA Stadium (Houston, Texas) |
| 09/22/2018 | Orlando City SC | 0 - 0 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Orlando City Stadium |
| 05/07/2017 | Houston Dynamo | 4 - 0 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | BBVA Compass Stadium |
| 07/09/2016 | Orlando City SC | 0 - 0 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium |
| 03/13/2015 | Houston Dynamo | 0 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | BBVA Compass Stadium |
02/14/2024
07/22/2023
06/18/2022
09/22/2019
09/22/2018
05/07/2017
07/09/2016
03/13/2015
Orlando City SC Win
Houston Dynamo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -11
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
P: 10 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Houston's Smash-and-Grab Stuns Orlando
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 13/100. Hector Herrera's late strike punishes an Orlando side that dominated the ball but entirely lacked the killer instinct to escape the league basement.
Early Frustrations
The clash between two struggling sides showcased high Intensity from the opening whistle, as both teams desperately sought to jump-start their sluggish campaigns. Orlando City SC dominated possession, pinning their opponents deep and setting the tempo. However, the final third proved to be a frantic, uncoordinated shooting gallery. A staggering 34 combined shots were unleashed over the ninety minutes, but a mere six managed to test the goalkeepers. The home side knocked on the door repeatedly, with Adrian Marin orchestrating brilliantly from the back and launching probing passes forward. Houston Dynamo absorbed the early pressure effortlessly, content to sit in a disciplined block and wait for quick transition opportunities, leaving the first half deadlocked.
The Second-Half Pivot
The complexion of the match shifted subtly after the break. Houston introduced substitute goalkeeper J. Maurer, who immediately transformed into a brick wall, producing three critical saves that thoroughly frustrated the home crowd. The Balance of the contest began to tilt; Orlando still held the ball, but Houston looked increasingly lethal when breaking forward. Despite Iago Silva anchoring the Orlando defense with several composed, timely interventions, the visitors eventually found their golden moment. In the 75th minute, H. Herrera shattered the stalemate. Seizing on a rare breakdown in Orlando's defensive shape, the midfield maestro buried the chance, injecting a massive dose of away-day euphoria into the traveling squad.
Dynamo Hold On
The final fifteen minutes devolved into a desperate scramble. The Stakes were immense for an Orlando side languishing near the bottom, and they threw every available body forward in search of a late equalizer. Houston, however, showcased tremendous grit to protect their slender advantage. The final whistle confirmed a classic smash-and-grab victory, carrying a notable Upset Factor given the visitors saw only forty percent of the ball. The Dynamo will travel back to Texas with renewed hope and three crucial points, while Orlando faces a harsh reality check. Controlling the play without a clinical edge has cost them dearly once again.
Key Questions
What made Adrian Marin the Man of the Match?
Despite the defeat, Marin was defensively impeccable, stopping counterattacks while simultaneously driving Orlando's forward play by providing two crucial key passes into the final third.
How did substitute Adrian Marin change the game?
Although our primary data lists Marin as a starter, his dynamic flank movement constantly disorganized Houston's shape, creating numerical advantages that sparked Orlando's best offensive sequences.
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.
Defensive Disasters Collide Early in the Season
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. A clash between two porous backlines promises goals, but the sheer lack of early-season quality makes this one strictly for the diehards.
The Setup
April 18, 2026, marks a rough early-season checkpoint for two struggling sides. Orlando City SC sit rock bottom in 15th place with just three points. Houston Dynamo are barely breathing above them in 12th. The sheer volume of goals these two teams concede is staggering. Houston leaks an astonishing five goals per match on average, while Orlando surrenders over two. The Balance rating is high here solely because both sides are equally disastrous at the back. A dismal Form rating across the board highlights a severe lack of confidence in both camps. The Stakes are extremely low for game week eight, meaning the tension is minimal and the urgency is lacking. However, a modest Stars rating exists thanks to a few bright sparks like Guilherme pulling the strings for the visitors, alongside Jonathan Bond proving his worth as a penalty hero.
Key Battle
This contest will be decided by which fragile backline cracks first. The home defense faces a transition offense desperate to prove a point. With no standout defensive stoppers commanding the pitch, the midfield that minimizes unforced errors will dictate the tempo. Expect a chaotic back-and-forth as both midfields struggle to shield their respective penalty areas.
Our Prediction
A high-scoring, chaotic 3-3 draw. Neither team possesses the defensive discipline to shut up shop. Houston will strike early on the counter, but Orlando's desperation at home will see them claw back into the game through sheer attrition. It will not be pretty, but the net will bulge frequently.