HOUSTON (May 20, 2025) – Houston Dynamo FC will continue their 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup campaign on Wednesday, May 21, traveling to face in-state rivals Austin FC in the Round of 16. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. CT at Q2 Stadium, and fans can follow the action live via Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network.

Houston advanced to the Round of 16 after defeating USL Championship side Phoenix Rising FC 4-1 on the road after extra time earlier this month in the Round of 32. Houston and Phoenix each scored once in regulation, before the Dynamo secured the victory in extra time with goals from midfielder Jack McGlynn, forward Ezequiel Ponce and midfielder Sebastian Kowalczyk. In the first half, defender Felipe Andrade scored his first goal for the Dynamo. Notably, defender Pablo Ortiz made his Dynamo debut as a starter.

If the Dynamo advance to the Quarterfinals, fans can tune in to CBS Sports Golazo Network’s flagship program, Morning Footy, on Thursday May 22, at 8:30 a.m. CT for the draw that will lock in the bracket – including hosting scenarios – for the tournament Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Final.

The champion of this 110th U.S. Open Cup will earn a berth into the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.

The Dynamo are coming off a 2-0 road Texas Derby victory versus FC Dallas on Saturday in MLS action. Defender Griffin Dorsey and McGlynn, whose performances earned them MLSSoccer.com Team of the Matchday honors, each found the back of the net in the second half, while goalkeeper Jonathan Bond recorded three saves to help Houston earn their sixth clean sheet of the season. Notably, the result marked Houston’s first road win of the season and their first victory in Frisco since 2011.

Austin advanced after coming back to defeat USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive FC 3-2 at home in the Round of 32. The home side found themselves down by two goals at halftime, but a brace from Brandon Vázquez and a goal from Myrto Uzuni in the second half saw Austin through to the next round.

Austin enters Wednesday’s match following a scoreless draw versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Q2 Stadium in MLS action. Austin has not won a regular season match since losing to the Dynamo in late April, going 0-3-2 (WLD) during that stretch. They currently sit ninth in the Western Conference with 18 points and an overall record of 5-6-3 (WLD).

The two sides most recently met in Houston at Shell Energy Stadium in late April, with the Dynamo earning a 2-0 victory behind goals from Ponce and midfielder Ondřej Lingr, who became the fourth Dynamo player in Club history to score in his first two appearances. The most recent meeting at Q2 Stadium came in September last season, when Houston earned a 1-0 victory behind a goal from former Dynamo midfielder Adalberto “Coco” Carrasquilla. The result set a single-season Club record with eight roads wins, while marking Houston’s first victory on the road at Austin.

Notably, Dynamo assistant coach Josh Wolff joined Houston ahead of this season from Austin FC, where he served as the club’s first-ever head coach over four seasons (2021-24) and led Austin to a second-place regular-season finish in the Western Conference in 2022, with a 16-10-8 (WLD) record en route to a Western Conference Final appearance.

The Dynamo have won two U.S Open Cup titles in Club history, with their most recent triumph coming in 2023 when they defeated Inter Miami CF 2-1 at Chase Stadium (previously DRV PNK Stadium) in 2023. Houston’s goal scorers on the night were Dorsey and forward Amine Bassi. Notably, Houston never trailed in a match during its championship campaign.

Head coach Ben Olsen became the third coach to win the U.S. Open Cup with two different teams, after lifting the trophy as a player (2008) and head coach (2013) with D.C. United. Assistant coach Aurélien Collin also won the 2012 cup title as a player with Sporting Kansas City, while Wolff won three cup titles with the Chicago Fire (1998 and 2000) and Kansas City Wizards (2004).

Now in its 110th edition, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has crowned a champion since 1914 in every year except 2020 and 2021. The history-filled tournament is conducted on a single-game-knockout basis and open to all professional and amateur teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer.

San Jose and Houston face off in MLS on Saturday.

San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo Prediction and Betting Tips | May 24, 2025

By Joshua Ojele

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San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo return to action in MLS when they lock horns at PayPal Park on Saturday. The two sides head into the weekend off contrasting cup results, with Ben Olsen’s visitors crashing out against Austin FC.

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Jack Skahan grabbed headlines for San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday when he netted in the 116th minute to hand them a 1-0 victory over Portland Timbers in the US Open Cup last 16.

It was in keeping with their recent upturn in form in MLS, where Bruce Arena’s men are unbeaten in four matches — claiming two wins — having lost three games preceding this run.

San Jose have 18 points from 14 matches to sit eighth in the Western Conference, two points and as many places above Houston.

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Meanwhile, Houston were sent packing from the US Open Cup last time out as they fell to a 3-1 loss to Austin FC at the Q2 Stadium.

Olsen’s side now turn their focus to MLS, where they snapped a two-game losing run on May 15 with a 2-0 victory over Minnesota United, three days before seeing off FC Dallas 2-0 at the Toyota Stadium.

Houston will back themselves to bounce back this weekend as they take on San Jose side who have lost their last three encounters, conceding seven goals and scoring twice since a 2-1 win in April 2023.

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San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Houston have won 19 of their last 33 meetings in the fixture, losing 10.

Houston have won one of their last nine away matches, losing five, since September 2024.

San Jose have four wins in their most recent seven home games, losing one since March.

San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo Prediction

Still licking their wounds from their US Open Cup exit, Houston will head into Saturday’s clash looking to make it three league wins on the spin. However, San Jose have proven tough to crack in recent weeks and should secure maximum points at home.

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Prediction: San Jose 2-1 Houston

San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – San Jose to win

Tip 2: Over 4.5 cards – Yes (There have been at least five bookings in six of their last eight meetings.)

Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals – Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in five of their last six clashes.)

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HOUSTON (May 13, 2025) – Houston Dynamo FC close a two–match homestand on Wednesday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. CT, hosting Minnesota United FC at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston’s first midweek MLS matchup of the season.

The Club will also host Half-Price Beer Night on Wednesday, where fans can look forward to half-price domestic bottled beer all night at Shell Energy Stadium. Additional information and tickets are available HERE.

The Dynamo have faced a formidable stretch of opponents to start the season, as nine of Houston’s 12 opponents are currently above the playoff line in their respective conferences, while the combined record of all 12 opponents is 56-50-37 (WLD).

One lineup note for this week is that defender Franco Escobar will miss Wednesday’s match to complete his two-match suspension for yellow card accumulation and receiving a red card during Houston’s match at LAFC on May 3. Additionally, defender Femi Awodesu will miss Wednesday’s match after receiving a red card on Saturday versus Seattle Sounders FC.

The Dynamo are coming off a 3-1 defeat to Seattle Sounders FC this past weekend. Awodesu scored his first-career MLS goal in the 32nd minute to tie the match at one goal apiece, however, the MLS rookie was shown a red card later in the first half after being deemed to have handled the ball and denied a goal scoring opportunity at the edge of the box. Midfielder Jack McGlynn recorded his fourth assist of the season, delivering the ball from a set piece to find Awodesu at the back post. Notably, the match saw defenders Felipe Andrade and Pablo Ortiz, as well as forward Toyosi Olusanya, make their MLS debuts.

Notably, Andrade and Ortiz made their Dynamo debuts last Wednesday in a 4-1 Round of 32 victory in the U.S. Open Cup versus USL Championship side Phoenix Rising FC, where Andrade netted Houston’s opening goal and his first in orange.

In U.S. Open Cup action, Houston will travel to face in-state rivals Austin FC in the Round of 16 on Wednesday, May 21, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the match live via Paramount+.

Minnesota currently sits second in the Western Conference with 22 points through 12 matches, holding a 6-2-4 (WLD) record. The Loons are coming off a 4-1 home victory versus Inter Miami CF, with Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Robin Lod and Anthony Markanich each finding the back of the net. The third goal in the 68th minute was an own goal by Miami’s backline.

The Dynamo and the Loons met twice last season, with Houston earning a 2-1 victory in Minnesota in early April before playing to a 1-1 draw at Shell Energy Stadium in July. Midfielder Sebastian Kowalczyk scored the game-winning goal in the 2-1 victory, while former Dynamo forward Sebastian Ferreira was Houston’s lone goal scorer in the draw.

AUSTIN (May 21, 2025) – Houston Dynamo FC fell 3-1 on the road to Austin FC tonight in the U.S. Open Cup, bowing out of this year’s edition of the tournament in the Round of 16.

Notably, the match saw forward Toyosi Olusanya, who has already featured in three MLS matches for the Dynamo, make his first start for Houston, along with the return of goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer in goal.

Forward Ezequiel Ponce was Houston’s lone goal scorer this evening, pulling one back in the 70th minute when the Argentinian’s head met a cross delivery from defender Franco Escobar at the center of the box, netting his second goal of the competition and fifth of the year.

Austin took the lead in the 29th minute when Brandon Vazquez received a ball near the six-yard box and slotted the ball inside the far post.

Austin doubled their lead in the 56th minute when Osman Bukari found the back of the net from the penalty spot after Escobar was deemed to have handled the ball in the box.

Ilie Sanchez scored Austin’s third and final goal of the match in the 60th minute after Bukari found the midfielder in the middle of the box for the finish.

Midfielder Brooklyn Raines received a second yellow card to deny a goal scoring opportunity minutes before the final whistle.

Maurer was called into action early in the first minute of the match when Vazquez forced the Lawrenceville, Georgia native to get low in front of the striker to safely block the shot. The shot stopper ended the night with three saves.

Midfielder Nico Lodeiro tried his chances from deep in the 26th minute, but his attempt curled just over the crossbar.

Midfielder Jack McGlynn fired a low-driven shot from outside the box in the 46th minute after coming on as a sub at halftime, forcing goalkeeper Brad Stuver to dive to his left and redirect the ball out for a Dynamo corner.

Houston had another dangerous chance in the 72nd minute when midfielder Sebastian Kowalczyk met a ball in the air just outside the box and fired a volley that was denied by Stuver.

Maurer was called into action again in second-half stoppage time, making a double save by first diving to stop a Diego Rubio free kick at the far post and then denying CJ Fodrey from close range near the six-yard-box.