Match Summary
Real Salt Lake defeated Houston Dynamo 3:2. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2024. Goals were scored by I. Aliyu 8′, A. Gómez 22′, D. Luna 42′, A. Brody 54′ (o.g.), B. Ojeda 67′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Real Salt Lake had 45% possession while Houston Dynamo held 55%. Real Salt Lake had 17 shots (8 on target) compared to 9 (2 on target) for Houston Dynamo. Expected goals: Real Salt Lake 3.59 — Houston Dynamo 0.90. Real Salt Lake made 4 substitutions, Houston Dynamo made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Real Salt Lake and Houston Dynamo — 5 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: S. Kowalczyk
assist: B. Hidalgo
assist: M. Crooks
Own Goal
assist: A. Gómez
Match Statistics
Real Salt Lake had 45% possession against Houston Dynamo's 55%. Real Salt Lake registered 17 shots (8 on target) while Houston Dynamo managed 9 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 7–2. Fouls committed: 17–13.
Lineups
Real Salt Lake lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under P. Mastroeni, while Houston Dynamo deployed a 4-2-3-1 under B. Olsen.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Real Salt Lake is 6.87, compared to 6.97 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. Real Salt Lake's highest-rated starter is B. Ojeda (6.96), while Houston Dynamo's best-rated player is G. Dorsey (6.97).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Real Salt Lake have contributed 2 goals and 0 assists this season, led by B. Ojeda (2G). Houston Dynamo's starters account for 2 goals and 4 assists, spearheaded by G. Dorsey (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Real Salt Lake deploy 4 defenders rated 6.78 on average, against Houston Dynamo's 4-man backline averaging 6.97. 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
Real Salt Lake field 5 midfielders averaging 6.96, 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
Real Salt Lake start 1 forward(s) averaging —, 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
Real Salt Lake's starters have collected 10 yellow cards this season, compared to 8 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 Real Salt Lake's starting XI is 27.3 (youngest: B. Hidalgo (23), oldest: M. Crooks (31)), while Houston Dynamo average 32.3 (youngest: G. Dorsey (26), 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
Real Salt Lake's starters average 25 league appearances each, versus 32 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
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Real Salt Lake have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Houston Dynamo show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Real Salt Lake and Houston Dynamo have met 2 times — Real Salt Lake won 2, Houston Dynamo won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Real Salt Lake leads the head-to-head with 2 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 1–2 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026