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Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo

Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy13 July 2025 at 02:30
Referee: Chris Penso

Match Events

Real Salt Lake
Houston Dynamo
Kick Off
40′Artur
Half Time
B. OjedaB. Hidalgo
67′
A. KatranisB. Vera
67′
Z. GozoA. Piol
67′
70′
Felipe AndradeG. Dorsey
70′
A. BassiS. Kowalczyk
70′
L. EnnaliO. Lingr
83′
ArturD. Holmes
W. AgadaP. Quinton
87′
89′
B. RainesG. Segal
N. CaliskanE. Eneli
90+2′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal11
17Total Shots19
8Blocked Shots4
12Shots insidebox14
5Shots outsidebox5
15Fouls8
5Corner Kicks4
1Offsides2
41%Ball Possession59%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
402Total passes564
332Passes accurate489
83%Passes %87%
1.37expected_goals1.59
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Real Salt Lake is 7.00, compared to 6.82 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 D. Luna (7.58), while Houston Dynamo's best-rated player is J. McGlynn (7.49).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Real Salt Lake have contributed 7 goals and 7 assists this season, led by D. Luna (4G). Houston Dynamo's starters account for 6 goals and 4 assists, spearheaded by L. Ennali (3G). 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 6.85 on average, against Houston Dynamo's 4-man backline averaging 6.54. 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 7.12, versus Houston Dynamo's 5 rated 7.04. 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 6.35. 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 82% for Real Salt Lake and 83% for Houston Dynamo. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Real Salt Lake's starters have collected 11 yellow cards this season, compared to 12 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 26.4 (youngest: Z. Gozo (18), oldest: Rafael Cabral (35)), while Houston Dynamo average 26.2 (youngest: J. McGlynn (22), oldest: J. Bond (32)). 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 9 league appearances each, versus 9 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.

Real Salt Lake4-2-3-14-2-3-1Houston Dynamo
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Cabral92Caliskan15Glad29Junqua98Katranis6Ojeda7Ruiz10Goncalv.72Gozo8Luna9Agada31Bond36Andrade4Bartlow22Ortiz2Escobar35Raines6Artur21McGlynn8Bassi11Ennali10Ponce

Substitutes

Coach: Pablo Andrés Mastroeni

Substitutes

Coach: Juan Francisco Guerra Piñero

Real Salt LakePosition StrengthHouston Dynamo
7.00
Avg Rating
6.82
7.27Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.88
0G 0A0G 0A
6.85Defender (4 v 4)6.54
0G 3A1G 0A
7.12Midfielder (5 v 5)7.04
7G 4A5G 4A
Forward (1 v 1)6.35
0G 0A0G 0A
Real Salt Lake4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperRafael Cabral7.3
92DefenderN. Caliskan7.32A
15DefenderJ. Glad6.91A
29DefenderS. Junqua6.6
98DefenderA. Katranis6.6
6MidfielderB. Ojeda
7MidfielderP. Ruiz6.5
10MidfielderD. Goncalves
72MidfielderZ. Gozo7.33G3A
8MidfielderD. Luna7.64G1A
9ForwardW. Agada
Houston Dynamo4-2-3-1
31GoalkeeperJ. Bond6.9
36DefenderFelipe Andrade6.51G
4DefenderE. Bartlow
22DefenderP. Ortiz
2DefenderF. Escobar
35MidfielderB. Raines
6MidfielderArtur6.7
21MidfielderJ. McGlynn7.52G2A
8MidfielderA. Bassi
11MidfielderL. Ennali7.03G2A
10ForwardE. Ponce6.3

Match Summary

Real Salt Lake defeated Houston Dynamo 1:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by W. Agada 42′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Real Salt Lake had 41% possession while Houston Dynamo held 59%. Real Salt Lake had 17 shots (5 on target) compared to 19 (4 on target) for Houston Dynamo. Expected goals: Real Salt Lake 1.37 — Houston Dynamo 1.59. Real Salt Lake made 5 substitutions, Houston Dynamo made 5.

Rivalry since 2012

Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo Head to Head Results

27 stretnutí
Real Salt Lake
13
wins
Drawn
6
Houston Dynamo
8
wins
Total goals
70 · 2.6/match
Both scored
14/27 · 52%
Over 2.5
16/27 · 59%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 25 v 2014

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API data: 11 May 2026