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MLS·PREVIEW·September 8, 2026 08:41 PM ET

Houston hosts RSL in midweek Western Conference test

Houston is three points off the West's top seed.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 91 min read
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What happened: Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT Wednesday at Shell Energy Stadium. The Dynamo enter 12-7-4 with 40 points after a scoreless draw at Charlotte.

Why it matters: RSL is 10th in the West with 29 points and carries a nine-game MLS winless run into Houston. The visitors have won the past three meetings between the clubs.

By the numbers: Houston has matched the best 23-game point total in club history and owns seven shutouts in its past eight matches. RSL holds a 14-10-9 advantage in the all-time regular-season series.

What to watch: Houston travels to San Jose on Saturday, while RSL returns home to face NYCFC.

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