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MLS·RECAP·September 10, 2026 03:21 AM ET

Houston Dynamo strike in 87th minute for 2-1 win

Houston sits second in the West with 43 points.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 101 min read
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What happened: Houston opened the scoring in the 57th minute Wednesday before conceding an equalizer in the 76th. The result ended a three-game losing streak in the matchup. [Match recap](https://www.rsl.com/news/rsl-concedes-again-late-drops-2-1-decision-at-houston)

Why it matters: The late winner earned two additional points for Houston's playoff positioning. The Dynamo also stood fourth in the overall MLS standings after the match. [Match recap](https://www.rsl.com/news/rsl-concedes-again-late-drops-2-1-decision-at-houston)

By the numbers: Houston put six of its 12 shots on target, a 50% rate, and finished with a 12-9 advantage in total attempts. [Match statistics](https://www.rsl.com/news/rsl-concedes-again-late-drops-2-1-decision-at-houston)

What to watch: Watch whether Houston can turn its position near the top of the conference into a home playoff advantage.

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