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Sporting Kansas City vs Houston Dynamo

Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas19 October 2025 at 02:00

Match Events

Sporting Kansas City
Houston Dynamo
Kick Off
Half Time
M. GarciaS. Munoz
46′
VAR
61′Penalty cancelled
N. RadojaJ. Davis
68′
68′
D. HolmesS. Kowalczyk
E. ThommyM. Toye
78′
Z. BassongJ. Bartlett
78′
80′
O. LingrN. Quinones
80′
B. RainesJunior Urso
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal5
4Shots off Goal3
11Total Shots9
5Blocked Shots1
7Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox3
17Fouls18
7Corner Kicks5
0Offsides1
52%Ball Possession48%
2Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves2
505Total passes478
425Passes accurate412
84%Passes %86%
0.85expected_goals0.66
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Sporting Kansas City is 6.63, compared to 6.69 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 D. Joveljic (6.92), while Houston Dynamo's best-rated player is L. Ennali (6.96).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Sporting Kansas City have contributed 5 goals and 2 assists this season, led by D. Joveljic (5G). Houston Dynamo's starters account for 5 goals and 3 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

Sporting Kansas City deploy 4 defenders rated 6.74 on average, against Houston Dynamo's 4-man backline averaging 6.63. 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 5 midfielders averaging 6.55, versus Houston Dynamo's 4 rated 6.78. 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 1 forward(s) averaging 6.92, compared to 2 for Houston Dynamo averaging 6.54. 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 79% for Sporting Kansas City 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

Sporting Kansas City's starters have collected 4 yellow cards this season, compared to 14 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 25.2 (youngest: J. Miller (23), oldest: M. Garcia (27)), while Houston Dynamo average 28.8 (youngest: Felipe Andrade (23), oldest: E. Sviatchenko (34)). 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 8 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.

Sporting Kansas City4-2-3-14-4-2Houston Dynamo
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Pulskamp11Shelton15Miller23Montes18Ndenbe6Radoja22Bassong26Thommy21Garcia10Salloi9Joveljic31Bond25Dorsey28Sviatch.3Carlos36Andrade14Holmes6Artur35Raines11Ennali10Ponce9Lingr

Substitutes

Coach: Kerry Zavagnin

Substitutes

Coach: Juan Francisco Guerra Piñero

Sporting Kansas CityPosition StrengthHouston Dynamo
6.63
Avg Rating
6.69
6.39Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.88
0G 0A0G 0A
6.74Defender (4 v 4)6.63
0G 0A2G 0A
6.55Midfielder (5 v 4)6.78
0G 1A3G 2A
6.92Forward (1 v 2)6.54
5G 1A0G 1A
Sporting Kansas City4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Pulskamp6.4
11DefenderK. Shelton
15DefenderJ. Miller6.7
23DefenderA. Montes
18DefenderL. Ndenbe
6MidfielderN. Radoja
22MidfielderZ. Bassong6.3
26MidfielderE. Thommy
21MidfielderM. Garcia6.81A
10MidfielderD. Salloi
9ForwardD. Joveljic6.95G1A
Houston Dynamo4-4-2
31GoalkeeperJ. Bond6.9
25DefenderG. Dorsey
28DefenderE. Sviatchenko6.51G
3DefenderAntonio Carlos6.8
36DefenderFelipe Andrade6.51G
14MidfielderD. Holmes6.7
6MidfielderArtur6.7
35MidfielderB. Raines
11MidfielderL. Ennali7.03G2A
10ForwardE. Ponce6.3
9ForwardO. Lingr6.71A

Match Summary

Sporting Kansas City and Houston Dynamo drew 0:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. 6 yellow cards were shown. Sporting Kansas City had 52% possession while Houston Dynamo held 48%. Sporting Kansas City had 11 shots (2 on target) compared to 9 (5 on target) for Houston Dynamo. Expected goals: Sporting Kansas City 0.85 — Houston Dynamo 0.66. Sporting Kansas City made 4 substitutions, Houston Dynamo made 3. VAR was involved: Penalty cancelled (Lawrence Ennali 61′).

Rivalry since 2012

Sporting Kansas City vs Houston Dynamo Head to Head Results

44 stretnutí
Sporting Kansas City
17
wins
Drawn
13
Houston Dynamo
14
wins
Total goals
118 · 2.7/match
Both scored
25/44 · 57%
Over 2.5
21/44 · 48%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 44 v 2015

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