Major League Soccer Regular Season - 14
Real Salt Lake 3 - 0 FT Houston Dynamo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Bouzat 45'+4
HT
↓ A. Resch ↑Antonio Carlos 46'
↓ J. McGlynn ↑M. Bogusz 46'
46' ↓ M. Guilavogui ↑D. Luna
49' D. Holmes
↓ N. Markanich ↑Guilherme 55'
57' ↓ V. Olatunji ↑S. Solans
57' Z. Gozo (D. Yedlin)
64' Z. Gozo (S. Spierings)
75' ↓ S. Spierings ↑N. Caliskan
75' ↓ D. Marczuk ↑Z. Booth
↓ D. Holmes ↑L. Ennali 79'
81' ↓ Z. Gozo ↑A. Hezarkhani
↓ O. Lingr ↑E. Ponce 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Salt Lake
Goalkeepers
Rafael Cabral 
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
48
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
DeAndre Yedlin 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Philip Quinton 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sam Junqua
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Dominik Marczuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Griffin Dillon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stijn Spierings
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
68
Passes
5
Duels
Juan Sanabria 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Zavier Gozo 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.6
Rating
Victor Olatunji 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Morgan Guilavogui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Max Kerkvliet 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lukas Engel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexandros Katranis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noel Caliskan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Luna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Ruíz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zach Booth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aiden Hezarkhani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergi Solans
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Houston Dynamo
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Bond 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
3
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
Erik Sviatchenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustin Resch
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Franco Negri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Duane Holmes 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Héctor Herrera 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
73%
Pass Acc
Agustín Bouzat
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ibrahim Aliyu
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Jack McGlynn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ondrej Lingr 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
24%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Nick Markanich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
BENCH
Blake Gillingham
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Antônio Carlos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vinicius Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diadié Samassékou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Artur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateusz Bogusz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lawrence Ennali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezequiel Ponce
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2025 | Real Salt Lake | 1 - 0 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Rio Tinto Stadium |
| 03/16/2025 | Houston Dynamo | 1 - 2 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 09/15/2024 | Houston Dynamo | 4 - 1 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 08/06/2024 | Houston Dynamo | 3 - 0 | Real Salt Lake | Leagues Cup | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 07/04/2024 | Real Salt Lake | 3 - 2 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | America First Field |
| 11/11/2023 | Houston Dynamo | 1 - 1 (PEN 4-3) | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 11/07/2023 | Real Salt Lake | 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | America First Field |
| 10/29/2023 | Houston Dynamo | 2 - 1 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 08/27/2023 | Real Salt Lake | 0 - 3 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | America First Field |
| 08/24/2023 | Houston Dynamo | 3 - 1 (AET) | Real Salt Lake | US Open Cup | Shell Energy Stadium |
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11/11/2023
11/07/2023
10/29/2023
08/27/2023
08/24/2023
Real Salt Lake Win
Houston Dynamo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +9
P: 10 GD: +16
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 10 GD: -17
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
Gozo Brace Sinks Disjointed Dynamo
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. A match that promised early tactical intrigue quickly devolved into a one-sided affair as the hosts ruthlessly punished a fading Houston side.
The Stalemate
A tense standoff defined the opening forty-five minutes at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake edged possession with a cautious 53 percent, trying to dictate the tempo against a stubborn visiting side. The Intensity of the midfield battles was undeniable, yet clear-cut chances were frustratingly scarce. Houston Dynamo actually looked more threatening in the final third, firing off a barrage of attempts to finish with 15 total shots on the night. However, their finishing lacked the necessary venom to trouble the scorers. The Dynamo's backline, marshaled brilliantly by Agustin Resch, held firm against the home side's probing attacks. Resch was a rock, intercepting passes and winning crucial aerial duels to ensure the teams headed into the tunnel deadlocked.
The Second-Half Collapse
The Balance of this MLS clash evaporated almost immediately after the restart. In the 49th minute, disaster struck for the visitors when a chaotic sequence in the box resulted in a devastating own goal from D. Holmes. That single moment of misfortune completely unraveled Houston's game plan and gifted Real Salt Lake all the momentum. Sensing blood in the water, the hosts ruthlessly pressed their advantage. Just eight minutes later, veteran D. Yedlin surged forward and delivered a pinpoint pass to Z. Gozo. The young attacker made no mistake, burying the ball into the back of the net to double the lead. The rapid shift from a tactical chess match to a second-half rout left the Dynamo visibly shell-shocked.
A Ruthless Finish
With the visitors reeling, Real Salt Lake applied the killing blow to erase any lingering Upset Factor. In the 64th minute, S. Spierings carved through the disjointed Houston defense with a brilliant piece of vision, setting up Gozo for his second goal of the evening. That quick-fire brace sealed a commanding 3-0 victory and highlighted RSL's lethal efficiency in front of goal. The Stakes in this regular-season encounter were high, and the hosts proved their mettle. Sitting comfortably in fourth place with 19 points, RSL is building serious momentum. Meanwhile, Houston Dynamo must return to the drawing board; despite a high shot volume, their inability to hit the target exposes a fatal flaw in an otherwise competitive squad.
Key Questions
What made Zavier Gozo the Man of the Match?
Gozo was absolutely clinical, netting a rapid second-half brace that dismantled Houston's defense and secured a dominant victory for Real Salt Lake.
What does this mean for Real Salt Lake's season?
Sitting comfortably in fourth place with 19 points, this commanding win solidifies RSL's status as serious contenders in the Western Conference standings.
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.
Real Salt Lake Look to Exploit Houston's Travel Sickness
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. A commanding home record collides with a fragile away defense, promising goals and plenty of attacking action in Utah.
The Setup
On May 14, 2026, America First Field will host an MLS clash defined by sharp contrasts. Real Salt Lake are turning their stadium into a true fortress, boasting a formidable 83.3% home win rate. This dominant stretch is driving a high Form rating that spells trouble for the visitors. Houston Dynamo arrive with a leaky defensive record on the road, conceding a worrying three goals per game away from home. The Balance heavily favors the hosts, though the moderate Stakes reflect an early mid-table jockeying for playoff positioning rather than late-season desperation. A high Stars rating indicates plenty of individual quality on the pitch, ensuring an entertaining spectacle.
Key Battle
Sergi Solans is the driving force of the home side's attack, consistently carving open opposition defenses. He faces off against Lawrence Ennali, Houston's primary counter-attacking outlet. If Solans finds pockets of space early, Houston's fragile backline will crumble, but Ennali's pace ensures the Dynamo remain dangerous on the break.
Our Prediction
We expect a comfortable home victory for Real Salt Lake. The hosts will come out of the gates flying, exploiting Houston's defensive vulnerabilities before the visitors can settle. While the Dynamo might snatch a goal on the counter, RSL's sheer attacking volume will overwhelm them in the end.