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Associated Press
6 days ago
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- Associated Press
Houston Dynamo host the Philadelphia Union in non-conference matchup
Philadelphia Union (14-5-4, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Dynamo (7-11-5, 12th in the Western Conference) Houston; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Houston +134, Philadelphia +189, Draw +233; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Dynamo host the Philadelphia Union in non-conference action. The Dynamo are 4-7-1 in home games. The Dynamo are 2-0-1 when they record at least three goals. The Union are 6-4-1 in road games. The Union are first in the Eastern Conference allowing only 22 goals. The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season between the two teams. TOP PERFORMERS: Ezequiel Ponce has seven goals and one assist for the Dynamo. Gabe Segal has two goals over the past 10 games. Thai Baribo has scored 14 goals with one assist for the Union. Bruno Damiani has two goals over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Dynamo: 4-5-1, averaging 1.6 goals, 3.6 shots on goal and 5.2 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.9 goals per game. Union: 6-2-2, averaging 1.3 goals, 4.1 shots on goal and 6.9 corner kicks per game while allowing 0.8 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Dynamo: Nelson Quinones (injured), Andrew Tarbell (injured), Erik Sviatchenko (injured). Union: Ivan Glavinovich (injured), Jesus Bueno (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
15-07-2025
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- Associated Press
Houston Dynamo play the Vancouver Whitecaps in conference play
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (11-5-5, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Dynamo (7-10-5, 11th in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Houston +125, Vancouver +204, Draw +239; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Dynamo and the Vancouver Whitecaps square off in Western Conference play. The Dynamo are 6-8-4 against Western Conference opponents. The Dynamo are fifth in the MLS drawing 114 corner kicks, averaging 5.2 per game. The Whitecaps are 10-3-4 against conference opponents. The Whitecaps rank second in the MLS drawing 136 corner kicks, averaging 6.5 per game. The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams. TOP PERFORMERS: Ezequiel Ponce has seven goals and one assist for the Dynamo. Felipe De Andrade Vieira has scored three goals over the last 10 games. Brian White has scored 10 goals for the Whitecaps. Damir Kreilach has one goal over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Dynamo: 5-4-1, averaging 1.8 goals, 4.1 shots on goal and 5.3 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.6 goals per game. Whitecaps: 3-4-3, averaging 1.3 goals, 3.3 shots on goal and 5.8 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.7 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Dynamo: Nelson Quinones (injured), Andrew Tarbell (injured), Erik Sviatchenko (injured). Whitecaps: Giuseppe Bovalina (injured), Ali Ahmed (injured), Andres Cubas (injured), Sam Adekugbe (injured), Ryan Gauld (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Ponce and the Houston Dynamo visit Real Salt Lake
Houston Dynamo (7-9-5, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Real Salt Lake (6-10-4, 13th in the Western Conference) Sandy, Utah; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Real Salt Lake +100, Houston +248, Draw +256; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Ezequiel Ponce leads the Houston Dynamo into a matchup with Real Salt Lake after scoring two goals against San Diego FC. RSL is 5-9-4 in Western Conference play. RSL has a 2-6 record in one-goal matches. The Dynamo are 6-7-4 against Western Conference opponents. The Dynamo have a 2-8-1 record in games they score a single goal. The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. RSL won the last meeting 2-1. TOP PERFORMERS: Diego Luna has eight goals and two assists for RSL. Johnny Russell has scored two goals over the past 10 games. Ponce has scored seven goals and added one assist for the Dynamo. Amine Bassi has two assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: RSL: 2-4-4, averaging 1.1 goals, 4.0 shots on goal and 5.3 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.3 goals per game. Dynamo: 5-4-1, averaging 1.9 goals, 4.3 shots on goal and 5.7 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.8 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: RSL: Matthew Bell (injured), Diego Luna (injured), Tyler Wolff (injured), Javain Brown (injured), Zac MacMath (injured). Dynamo: Nelson Quinones (injured), Jack Mcglynn (injured), Andrew Tarbell (injured), Erik Sviatchenko (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
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- Yahoo
⭐️ OneFootball's MLS Player of the Week
There were plenty of standout players in Major League Soccer this week, but one man soared above the rest after guiding his team to a shock upset during Houston Dynamo's 4-3 win over San Diego FC. And that man is... Advertisement Ezequiel Ponce 📸: Image credit: © Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images Facing the Western Conference leaders away from home was always going to be a challenge for Ben Olsen's men. However, the Dynamo squad showed what it means to never say die on the pitch thanks to Ponce's last-minute heroics. The 28-year-old bagged a brace after the 87th-minute mark to help his side earn just their seventh win of the season. His first arrived from the penalty spot to turn things 3-3 before his heroics grabbed everyone's attention. With the clock nearing 100 minutes, he remained onside by mere margins and split two defenders before slipping the ball home with his left foot into the side netting. Advertisement Goalkeeper CJ dos Santos could only watch on as the ball trickled in beyond his extended reach. The result means Houston are back above the Audi MLS Cup playoffs line and San Diego suffered just their second loss at home. Talk about an impact! Feature image credit: © Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images
Yahoo
07-07-2025
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- Yahoo
MLS reveals Team of the Week for Matchday 22 📊
Major League Soccer delivered more action over the weekend, with a handful of clubs seeing more than one player make the cut in the latest Team of the Week. This time around, the front line is once again led by Lionel Messi following his Player of the Matchday performance against CF Montreal. Advertisement According to MLS Communications, "Miami's captain became the third player in MLS history to record (at least) two goals and one assist in three consecutive matches." Alongside Messi, a brace from Ezequiel Ponce and Ethan Bartlow's two assists see Houston earn two names listed. The Dynamo won a 4-3 comeback victory over leaders San Diego FC due to their outstanding performance. New York City FC also had both Hannes Wold and Mitja Ilenič make an impact, each registering a goal and an assist against Toronto FC. Finally, Sporting KC had two players represent the club after Erik Thommy's goal and assist, alongside goalkeeper John Pulskamp, who assisted one himself. Here is the list in full: Advertisement Starters: John Pulskamp (SKC) - Carlos Harvey (MIN), Ethan Bartlow (HOU), Mitja Ilenič (NYC) - Evander (CIN), Erik Thommy (SKC), Pep Biel (CLT), Hannes Wolf (NYC) - Joseph Paintsil (LA), Ezequiel Ponce (HOU), Lionel Messi (MIA) Coach: Ben Olsen (HOU) Bench: Oscar Ustari (MIA), Ian Smith (POR), Anthony Markanich (MIN), Diogo Gonçalves (RSL), David Da Costa (POR), Onni Valakari (SD), Tadeo Allende (MIA), Hany Mukhtar (NSH), Ramiro Enrique (ORL) Feature image credit: © Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
