Houston Dynamo Aim to Extend Dominance Against Struggling Sporting KC
What a matchup we’ve got lined up in Major League Soccer — Houston Dynamo vs. Sporting Kansas City. It’s a clash that feels like a turning point, especially for two teams heading in very different directions.
Houston Dynamo come into this game with their tails up. After a rocky start to the season where they couldn’t register a single win in their first six matches, they’ve finally found some stability. That turning point came with a gritty 1-0 win over LAFC, which seems to have sparked a revival. Since then, they’ve gone unbeaten in four games, winning three of those, including a confident 3-0 rout of the New York Red Bulls last time out. That win wasn’t just about the scoreline — it was a performance full of intent and belief, something we hadn’t seen from the Dynamo earlier in the season.
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Ben Olsen’s squad has been impressive lately, especially considering they’ve had to deal with several injuries. Key players like Lawrence Ennali, Nelson Quinones, and Andrew Tarbell remain out, and there's still uncertainty about Junior Urso's availability. Even with those absences, they’re getting the job done. Ezequiel Ponce is expected back from suspension, which only strengthens their attacking options heading into this critical matchup.
On the other side, Sporting Kansas City find themselves deep in a rut. With only three wins in 15 games, and just 13 points to show for it, they're stuck in the bottom part of the Western Conference table. The early part of their season was brutal, leading to the end of Peter Vermes’ long 15-year tenure as manager. Since then, interim coach Kerry Zavagnin has tried to steady the ship, but results haven’t improved much. Their last outing, a chaotic 3-3 draw with New England, showed flashes of attacking strength — they’ve actually scored 22 goals this season — but it also highlighted their biggest problem: a leaky defense that’s already conceded 27, the second-worst in the conference.
Sporting KC’s issues aren’t just tactical — it’s a team searching for identity, confidence, and a bit of luck. Even with a fully fit squad, they’ve looked disjointed and error-prone. Against a resurgent Houston Dynamo side playing at home, this is going to be a massive challenge.
Looking at recent history between the two teams, Houston holds the upper hand, unbeaten in their last three meetings with Sporting KC, including two wins. Momentum, form, and home advantage all point in favor of the Dynamo. Honestly, unless Kansas City can produce something extraordinary, this looks like another uphill battle for them.
So here’s the call: Houston Dynamo to win it 2-0. With confidence soaring and the crowd behind them, the Orange look set to extend their unbeaten run — and pile more misery on a Kansas side that just can’t seem to catch a break.
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