Houston Dynamo FC Defeats FC Dallas to End Unbeaten Home Streak

News Summary

Houston Dynamo FC claimed a 2-0 victory over FC Dallas, ending Dallas’ unbeaten home streak. Jack McGlynn scored the opening goal, followed by Griffin Dorsey’s second. This defeat left FC Dallas with 16 points for the season. The game also marked Michael Collodi’s debut as Dallas’ goalkeeper and maintained their sellout streak. Houston took home the El Capitán trophy, highlighting the competitive Texas Derby rivalry.

Frisco

On May 17, 2025, Houston Dynamo FC secured a 2-0 victory against FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium, marking an end to FC Dallas’ unbeaten streak at home. This loss leaves FC Dallas with a record of 4 wins, 5 losses, and 4 draws for the season, totaling 16 points, while Houston Dynamo FC also improved to 4 wins, 6 losses, and 4 draws, matching the same point total.

Match Highlights

The pivotal moment of the match came in the 64th minute when Jack McGlynn scored the opening goal for Houston, assisted by Griffin Dorsey. This goal marked McGlynn’s second of the season. Just before the match concluded, Dorsey scored the second goal in the 81st minute, marking his first goal of the season through a well-executed give-and-go play. Houston’s goalkeeper, Jonathan Bond, showcased his skills with three pivotal saves, successfully earning his sixth clean sheet of the season.

Debut and Attendance

Michael Collodi had a significant moment as he made his first MLS regular season home start as goalkeeper for FC Dallas. This match represented his first team debut, following an earlier appearance in a 1-0 win against Real Salt Lake on March 22. The match maintained FC Dallas’ impressive streak of 23 consecutive sellouts, drawing an attendance of 11,004 fans, even as renovations are underway on the east side of Toyota Stadium.

Texas Derby Implications

This defeat was particularly notable as it ended FC Dallas’ seven-game unbeaten streak against Houston Dynamo FC. The loss also means that FC Dallas has not won the season’s Texas Derby series since 2021. Houston Dynamo FC claimed this year’s Texas Derby by a goal differential of 3-2, leading to the trophy, El Capitán, being transferred to Houston’s stadium for the 2026 season. FC Dallas now holds an all-time record of 16 wins, 14 losses, and 20 draws in matches against Houston, emphasizing the competitive nature of this regional rivalry.

Upcoming Matches

Looking ahead, FC Dallas is set to face the New York Red Bulls in the Round of 16 of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on May 21, 2025. The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT and will be available for streaming on Paramount+ and the FC Dallas App. Additionally, FC Dallas will return to MLS action against the Seattle Sounders on May 24, 2025, at 2 p.m. CT, with that match also streamable via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and the FC Dallas App.

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Additional Resources

• FC Dallas News
• Wikipedia: Major League Soccer
• Houston Dynamo FC News
• Google Search: Texas Derby
• FC Dallas vs Real Salt Lake
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
• FC Dallas Upcoming Matches