Houston Dynamo VS DC United

2026 Major League Soccer, United States

Shell Energy Stadium Thu, 23 Jul - 12:30 AM

Major League Soccer

Houston Dynamo HOU

1 – 1

DC United DCU

Full Time Thu, 23 Jul 12:30 AM

Regular Season

Héctor Herrera - 40'

Tai Baribo - 78'

CONTEXT

Houston Dynamo hosted DC United in a Major League Soccer encounter that finished 1-1. The home side opened the scoring before halftime to lead 1-0 at the interval. Houston controlled 64 percent possession and posted 1.2 expected goals against DC United's 0.57. Despite entering as the stronger team, Houston could not preserve the advantage after the break. DC United found an equalizer to secure the draw. The result reflected a significant deviation for the home side relative to pre-match positioning. No red cards occurred and both teams completed the contest at full strength. The match illustrated contrasts between possession dominance and final outcome.

TL;DR

Structural deviation: Houston Dynamo as the stronger team recorded a significant structural deviation in the 1-1 draw.
Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with expectations across both sides.
xG alignment: The 1-1 draw outcome was not consistent with the xG values of 1.2 and 0.57.
Market alignment: The final result aligned with pre-match projections for the contest.
xG expectations: Houston Dynamo underperformed their 1.2 xG while DC United exceeded 0.57 xG.
Event impact: The 1-0 halftime lead for Houston did not prevent the eventual draw.
Red card distortion: No red cards were shown and match dynamics experienced no distortion.

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

V. Rivas

Referee • 25 matches

Fouls / Match

Referee 30.4

League Avg 0

Yellow Cards / Match

Referee 4

League Avg 0

Red Cards / Match

Referee 0.36

League Avg 0

Penalties / Match

Referee 0.36

League Avg 0

J. Greeson

1st Assistant • 0 matches

Fouls / Match

Referee 0

League Avg 0

Yellow Cards / Match

Referee 0

League Avg 0

Red Cards / Match

Referee 0

League Avg 0

Penalties / Match

Referee 0

League Avg 0

B. Pilgrim

2nd Assistant • 0 matches

Fouls / Match

Referee 0

League Avg 0

Yellow Cards / Match

Referee 0

League Avg 0

Red Cards / Match

Referee 0

League Avg 0

Penalties / Match

Referee 0

League Avg 0

R. Albuquerque

4th Official • 0 matches

Fouls / Match

Referee 0

League Avg 0

Yellow Cards / Match

Referee 0

League Avg 0

Red Cards / Match

Referee 0

League Avg 0

Penalties / Match

Referee 0

League Avg 0

B. Olsen

R. Weiler

1.57

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.2

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

1 - 0 - 0

Team Power Ranking

62.49

55.27

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Houston Dynamo

DC United

Power Score

62.49

55.27

League Position

Global Rank

462

684

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

Houston Dynamo — Opponent-weighted form score

DC United — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Houston Dynamo DC United

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

Houston Dynamo

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

DC United

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Houston Dynamo ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy DC United

Attacking Efficiency

Higher is better

Attacking Efficiency

37.42

25.69

Defensive Efficiency

Lower is better

Defensive Efficiency

25.69

37.42

Combined Efficiency Index

-3 0 3

Houston Dynamo +0.81 Efficiency Index

DC United -0.81 Efficiency Index

xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.

Houston Dynamo

DC United

AttackEff = xG ÷ pos

DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Houston Dynamo

DC United

Created Set-piece attacking threat

Houston Dynamo DC United

Set-piece xG Share

31%

60%

Goals per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xG)

-0.37 vs -0.34

Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure

Houston Dynamo DC United

Set-piece xGA Share

60%

31%

Conceded per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xGA)

-0.34 vs -0.37

Houston Dynamo

DC United

xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG

vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Houston Dynamo

DC United

Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence

Houston Dynamo DC United

Goals per Match ↑ better

—

Shots per Match ↑ better

—

Dangerous Attacks ↑ better

—

Transition Efficiency Index Higher = stronger on the counter

Houston Dynamo 0.25

DC United 0.16

Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure

Houston Dynamo DC United

Goals Conceded ↓ better

—

Shots Conceded ↓ better

—

Dangerous Attacks Conceded ↓ better

—

Houston Dynamo

DC United

Window = 15s post-possession change

Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

HOU had peak pressure around 96'.
HOU started the game with stronger pressure.

HOU Pressure DCU Pressure

⚡

Pressure Index: HOU reached the top pressure at 96' (89.82).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Houston Dynamo HOU Home

1 matches

DC United DCU Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

Goal Difference

-3

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-07-24T00:00:38+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-1-4-1

Match Formation 4-4-2

General Information

Date & Time

Jul 23, 2026, 12:30 AM

Competition

2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season

Stadium

Shell Energy Stadium

Capacity

22039

Attendance

17137

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees

Víctor Rivas

Jeffrey Greeson

Ben Pilgrim

Rodrigo Albuquerque

Statistics

Possession

HOU

61%

DCU

39%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1

2 Big Chances Created 1

8 Shots 3

79 Dangerous attacks 45

64 Possession 36

3 Corners 3

15 Free kicks 8

2 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

71 Ball Safe 74

5 Goal Kicks 10

13 Goal Attempts 4

6 Substitutions 5

13 Throwins 11

16 Successful Headers 7

0 Assists 1

1 Injuries 1

17 Dribble Attempts 5

7 Successful Dribbles 2

41 Successful Dribbles Percentage 40

Attacking

112 Attacks 73

2 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

22 Long Passes 33

539 Passes 306

487 Successful Passes 258

90 Successful Passes Percentage 84

16 Key Passes 6

11 Successful Long Passes 12

50 Successful Long Passes Percentage 36

Defensive

0 Saves 4

5 Tackles 11

6 Interceptions 9

42 Duels Won 27

Build-up

24 Total Crosses 14

10 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

2 Offsides 1

8 Fouls 15

Lineup

Referee : Víctor Rivas

Manager ▼

B. Olsen Coach

Starting XI ▼

Jonathan Bond Goalkeeper

6.35

Lucas Halter Defender

6.94

Erik Sviatchenko

Defender61'

6.43

Lawrence Ennali Defender

6.42

Franco Negri

Defender77'

6.49

Agustin Resch Defender

7.06

Felipe Andrade Defender

6.88

Duane Holmes

Midfielder88'

6.65

Artur (C) Midfielder

7.24

Jack McGlynn Midfielder

8.15

Héctor Herrera Midfielder

7.36

Diadié Samassékou

Midfielder78'

6.45

Mateusz Bogusz Midfielder

6.9

Ondrej Lingr

Midfielder88'

6.83

Guilherme Midfielder

7.11

Duncan McGuire Attacker

6.76

Ezequiel Ponce

Attacker59'

6.66

Substitutes ▼

Blake Gillingham Goalkeeper

Agustín Bouzat Midfielder

Ibrahim Aliyu Attacker

Referee : Víctor Rivas

Manager ▼

R. Weiler Coach

Starting XI ▼

Sean Johnson Goalkeeper

6.95

Lucas Bartlett (C) Defender

7.35

Silvan Hefti Defender

6.57

Keisuke Kurokawa Defender

6.15

Sean Nealis Defender

6.77

Peglow Midfielder

6.42

Hosei Kijima

Midfielder67'

6.44

Andre Dozzell Midfielder

6.85

Nikola Marković

Defender88'

Brandon Servania Midfielder

6.6

Jared Stroud

Midfielder67'

6.29

Jackson Hopkins Midfielder

6.92

Matti Peltola

Defender53'

6.83

Tai Baribo Attacker

7.05

Louis Munteanu Attacker

6.56

Nathan Ordaz

Attacker67'

7.18

Substitutes ▼

Grant Leveille Goalkeeper

Alex Bono Goalkeeper

Jacob Murrell Attacker

Oscar Avilez Attacker

Events

2ND-HALF

Erik Sviatchenko

Handball / 6th Yellowcard

90+7'

90+5'

Jared Stroud

Foul / 5th Yellowcard

Duane Holmes →

9th Substitution

88'

Ondrej Lingr →

10th Substitution

88'

Nikola Marković →

11th Substitution

Diadié Samassékou →

8th Substitution

78'

Tai Baribo

Header / 2nd Goal

Franco Negri →

7th Substitution

77'

72'

Andre Dozzell

Foul / 4th Yellowcard

71'

Tai Baribo

Argument / 3rd Yellowcard

Artur

Foul / 2nd Yellowcard

70'

67'

Hosei Kijima →

4th Substitution

67'

Nathan Ordaz →

5th Substitution

67'

Jared Stroud →

6th Substitution

67'

Silvan Hefti

Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Erik Sviatchenko →

3rd Substitution

61'

Ezequiel Ponce →

2nd Substitution

59'

53'

Matti Peltola →

1st Substitution

1ST-HALF

Héctor Herrera

Right foot shot / 1st Goal

40'

Match Commentary

Yellow Card Important

Yellow card issued.

Attempt

Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.

Yellow Card Important

Yellow card issued.

Attempt

Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.

Attempt

Ondrej Lingr takes a right-footed shot but misses.

Attempt

Ezequiel Ponce takes a left-footed shot but misses.

Attempt

Ondrej Lingr attempts a header but misses the shot.

Update

Nikola Markovic comes on for Andre Dozzell.

Update

Duane Holmes comes on for Felipe de Andrade Vieira.

Update

Ondrej Lingr comes on for Mateusz Bogusz.

Attempt

Franco Negri attempted a header but missed the shot.

Attempt

Franco Negri takes a left-footed shot but misses.

GOAL! Important

Goal! Thai Baribo scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Nathan Ordaz.

Update

Diadie Samassekou comes on for Hector Miguel Herrera Lopez.

GOAL! Important

Goal! Thai Baribo scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Nathan Ordaz.

GOAL! Important

Goal! The score is now 1-1.

Update

Offside.

Yellow Card Important

Yellow card.

Yellow Card Important

Yellow card issued.

Attempt

Jared Stroud takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.

Yellow Card Important

Yellow card issued to Thai Baribo.

Yellow Card Important

Yellow card shown to Artur.

Corner

Corner awarded.

Update

Hosei Kijima comes on for Joao Peglow.

Update

Nathan Ordaz is on, and Louis Munteanu is off.

Update

Jared Stroud is on, and Brandon Servania is off.

Corner

Corner awarded.

Yellow Card Important

Silvan Hefti receives a yellow card.

Update

Offside.

Attempt

Mateusz Bogusz takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.

Attempt

Matti Peltola takes a right-footed shot but misses.

Attempt

Erik Sviatchenko takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.

Update

Erik Sviatchenko comes on for Lucas Halter.

Update

Ezequiel Ponce comes on for Duncan McGuire.

Attempt

Keisuke Kurokawa takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.

Corner

Corner awarded.

Attempt

Louis Munteanu's right-footed shot is blocked.

Attempt

Jack McGlynn takes a left-footed shot but misses.

Update

Matti Peltola comes on for Jackson Hopkins.

Attempt

Hector Miguel Herrera Lopez attempts a header but misses the shot.

Attempt

Mateusz Bogusz takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.

Update

Offside.

Corner

Corner awarded.

Attempt

Jackson Hopkins attempted a header but missed the shot.

GOAL! Important

Shot! Hector Miguel Herrera Lopez scores with a right-footed shot.

GOAL! Important

Goal! The score is now 1-0.

Attempt

Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos takes a shot with his head, but it's blocked.

Attempt

Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.

Attempt

Louis Munteanu takes a right-footed shot but misses.

Corner

Corner awarded.

Attempt

Lucas Halter attempts a header but misses the shot.

Attempt

Mateusz Bogusz takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.

Corner

Corner awarded.

Attempt

Mateusz Bogusz takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.

Corner

Corner awarded.

Corner

Corner awarded.

Update

Kick-off! The referee is Víctor Rivas.

CONCLUSION

The 1-1 draw between Houston Dynamo and DC United underscored how possession and expected goal advantages do not always determine the result. Houston maintained territorial control yet allowed an equalizer that leveled the points. The halftime score of 1-0 proved temporary as second-half adjustments shifted momentum. Absence of dismissals preserved full-team structures for both sides throughout. This outcome demonstrates the limits of pre-match team strength assessments when efficiency metrics align closely. Observers noted that the stronger side's inability to close out the game produced a balanced final standing. Future fixtures may reveal whether these patterns persist across varying opponent profiles.

STANDINGS

CONTEXT

TL;DR

Quality vs Volume

Open Play vs Set Play

Expected Points

Team Power Ranking

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Houston Dynamo

DC United

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

PRESSURE INDEX

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

STARTING XI

General Information

Next Match

Statistics

Top Statistics

Match Overview

Attacking

Possession

Defensive

Build-up

Discipline

Lineup

Manager ▼

Starting XI ▼

Substitutes ▼

Manager ▼

Starting XI ▼

Substitutes ▼

Events

Match Commentary

CONCLUSION

Houston Dynamo vs DC United preview

STANDINGS

CONTEXT

TL;DR

Quality vs Volume

Open Play vs Set Play

Expected Points

Team Power Ranking

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Houston Dynamo

DC United

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

PRESSURE INDEX

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

STARTING XI

General Information

Next Match

Statistics

Top Statistics

Match Overview

Attacking

Possession

Defensive

Build-up

Discipline

Lineup

Manager ▼

Starting XI ▼

Substitutes ▼

Manager ▼

Starting XI ▼

Substitutes ▼

Events

Match Commentary

CONCLUSION