Houston Dynamo vs Sporting Kansas City — Match Details

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US Open Cup · Season 2017

BBVA Compass Stadium (Houston, Texas)28 June 2017 at 23:30

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Houston Dynamo

Sporting Kansas City

Kick Off

Half Time

54′

▲ C. Porter▼ S. Mustivar

⚽

61′

I. Opara

assist: K. Ellis

▲ A. Wenger▼ Boniek García

62′

▲ Alex▼ R. Luna

68′

74′

▲ S. Abdul-Salaam▼ E. Palmer-Brown

▲ E. Bird▼ J. Holland

81′

90+4′

▲ Gerso Fernandes▼ K. Belmar

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90+1′

Gerso Fernandes

assist: L. Blessing

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Lineups

Midfield Control

Houston Dynamo field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Sporting Kansas City's 11 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Houston Dynamo's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Sporting Kansas City average 39.0 (youngest: T. Melia (39), oldest: T. Melia (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.

Houston DynamoPosition StrengthSporting Kansas City

Houston Dynamo

31MidfielderJ. Willis—

2MidfielderJ. Anibaba—

15MidfielderD. Remick—

16MidfielderK. Garcia—

26MidfielderT. Hunter—

14MidfielderAlex—

18MidfielderJ. Rodríguez—

36MidfielderC. Ward—

35MidfielderE. Bird—

10MidfielderV. Sánchez—

11MidfielderA. Wenger—

Sporting Kansas City

29MidfielderT. Melia—

3MidfielderI. Opara—

15MidfielderS. Sinovic—

4MidfielderK. Ellis—

94MidfielderJ. Medranda—

17MidfielderS. Abdul-Salaam—

27MidfielderR. Espinoza—

6MidfielderIlie—

7MidfielderGerso Fernandes—

39MidfielderC. Porter—

9MidfielderL. Blessing—

Match Summary

Sporting Kansas City defeated Houston Dynamo 2:0. The match was played in US Open Cup 2017. Goals were scored by I. Opara 61′, Gerso Fernandes 90′. Houston Dynamo made 3 substitutions, Sporting Kansas City made 3.

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