Houston Dynamo FC Defeats FC Dallas in Texas Derby

Houston Dynamo FC celebrates their 2-0 victory over FC Dallas in the Texas Derby.

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Houston Dynamo FC secured a significant 2-0 victory against FC Dallas in an intense Texas Derby held at Toyota Stadium. Midfielder Jack McGlynn and defender Griffin Dorsey scored the goals, with Dorsey also providing an assist. Goalkeeper Jonathan Bond played a crucial role in maintaining a clean sheet, making several key saves throughout the match. This victory marked the Dynamo’s first road win of the season and put them on equal points with Dallas in the league standings, a morale boost as they look ahead to their upcoming matches.

Frisco, Texas – Houston Dynamo FC triumphed over in-state rivals FC Dallas with a decisive 2-0 victory in the Texas Derby on May 17, 2025. The match, held at Toyota Stadium, was a significant win for the Dynamo as it marked their first road victory of the season and was notable for ending a 14-year drought of wins in Frisco.

Midfielder Jack McGlynn opened the scoring in the 64th minute with a powerful left-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by defender Griffin Dorsey. This goal was McGlynn’s second of the season. Shortly thereafter, in the 81st minute, Dorsey himself scored the second goal of the match with assistance from forward Toyosi Olusanya. Dorsey’s goal marked his first of the 2025 season, contributing to his strong performance during the match, where he also recorded an assist.

Goalkeeper Jonathan Bond played a crucial role in securing the shutout, making a total of three saves throughout the contest. This victory added to Houston’s sixth clean sheet of the season. Bond made critical saves in key moments, including a long-range shot from Anderson Julio in the 38th minute and a quick response to a tight-angle shot from Amine Bassi just before halftime.

The game saw an engaged crowd as both teams fought hard for supremacy over their Texan rivals. Houston Dynamo had a near-scoring opportunity in the 21st minute when a corner shot by Brooklyn Raines was deflected, which kept the match scoreless in the early stages. After McGlynn’s opener, Dallas attempted to rally, with Dallas goalkeeper Michael Collodi showcasing his skill by performing a diving save against a shot from Dynamo midfielder Sebastian Kowalczyk in the 66th minute.

This win has improved Houston Dynamo’s standing in the league, bringing their record to four wins, six losses, and four draws, totaling 16 points. Meanwhile, FC Dallas also stands at 16 points with a record of four wins, five losses, and four draws following this setback.

The Dynamo’s victory in Frisco represents not only a critical morale-boosting win but an important step as they look forward to their next challenge. Houston Dynamo will be back in action on May 21, 2025, against Austin FC in the Round of 16 of the U.S. Open Cup. The match is set to kick off at 8:00 p.m. CT, providing an opportunity for fans to watch the action live via Paramount+.

As the season progresses, Houston will be aiming to build on this momentum and improve their league standing in the coming weeks, especially following a performance that showcased both offensive capability and defensive resilience.