Match Summary
Sporting Kansas City defeated Houston Dynamo 2:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2023. Goals were scored by J. Russell 7′ (pen.), W. Agada 45′, T. Hadebe 45′. 7 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Sporting Kansas City had 32% possession while Houston Dynamo held 68%. Sporting Kansas City had 13 shots (3 on target) compared to 11 (6 on target) for Houston Dynamo. Expected goals: Sporting Kansas City 2.48 — Houston Dynamo 1.27. Sporting Kansas City made 4 substitutions, Houston Dynamo made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Erik Thommy 6′), Card upgrade (Johnny Russell 39′).
Match Events
Key match events between Sporting Kansas City and Houston Dynamo — 3 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: E. Bartlow
Match Statistics
Sporting Kansas City had 32% possession against Houston Dynamo's 68%. Sporting Kansas City registered 13 shots (3 on target) while Houston Dynamo managed 11 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 3–6. Fouls committed: 14–13.
Lineups
Sporting Kansas City lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under P. Vermes, while Houston Dynamo deployed a 4-2-3-1 under B. Olsen.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Sporting Kansas City is 6.77, compared to — for Houston Dynamo. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Sporting Kansas City's highest-rated starter is J. Davis (6.89), while Houston Dynamo's best-rated player is —.
Defensive Solidity
Sporting Kansas City deploy 4 defenders rated 6.89 on average, against Houston Dynamo's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Sporting Kansas City field 3 midfielders averaging 6.78, versus Houston Dynamo's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Sporting Kansas City start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.65, compared to 1 for Houston Dynamo averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Discipline
Sporting Kansas City's starters have collected 10 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Houston Dynamo. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Sporting Kansas City's starting XI is 31.8 (youngest: J. Davis (23), oldest: T. Melia (39)), while Houston Dynamo average 35.0 (youngest: B. Smith (31), oldest: S. Clark (39)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Sporting Kansas City's starters average 18 league appearances each, versus 0 for Houston Dynamo. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sporting Kansas City have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 defeats. Houston Dynamo show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Sporting Kansas City and Houston Dynamo have met 2 times — Sporting Kansas City won 1, Houston Dynamo won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Sporting Kansas City leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (3 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026