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Know Your Opponent: Houston Dynamo

Know Your Opponent Houston

Recent Matches

The Houston Dynamo have won two of their last five matches. They lost their last match against Toronto FC 2-0 on the road. They are undefeated at home this season, earning four wins and one draw.


Whoā€™s Hot 

Erick ā€˜Cuboā€™ Torres is the top goal-scorer in MLS right now, with seven goals in eight games, but was shut out against Toronto FC this past weekend. Albert Elis also has two goals in the teamā€™s last five matches.


Whoā€™s Not

The defense has been on and off all season. The team has earned just one shutout (against San Jose). Toronto FC dominated the Dynamoā€™s defense. Minnesota United was able to come back from 2-0 to earn a 2-2 draw, and the Portland Timbers were able to come back from being down 2-1 to win the match 4-2 earlier in the season.


Power Rankings

Orlando City moved up to the #2 slot in the MLS Power Rankings this week, while the Houston Dynamo sit at #11. The Dynamo have a stellar record at home, but have been unable to perform on the road.


Head-To-Head

Orlando City has only played Houston twice, winning 1-0 in 2015 (Orlando Cityā€™s first MLS victory) and they played to a scoreless draw in 2016.