MATCH PREVIEW: Houston Dynamo FC to host Seattle Sounders FC in another Western Conference clash
HOUSTON (April 3, 2026) – After final weekend’s worldwide break, Houston Dynamo FC return to ShellEnergy Stadium to host Western Conference foe Seattle Sounders FC this Saturday, April 4, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 pm CT.
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Houston enters Saturday’s fixture sitting ninth in the Western Conference with six factors and a 2-2-0 (WLD) file. They are coming off a 4-3 road loss to FC Dallas in what was a back-and-forth match that noticed Houston rating three objectives in a five-minute span to retake the lead heading into halftime. The objectives got here from ahead Guilherme (fourth of season), defend Eric Sviatchenko (first of season) and ahead Lawrence Ennali(first of season), whereas Guilherme additionally recorded his second and third assists of the season. Notably, the three goals scored in a five-minute span (29th to 33rd minutes) is simply the tenth time that has occurred in MLS historical past and second-fastest trio in Club historical past. Houston final accomplished the feat in August 2009 when Brad Davis (thirty sixth minute) and Brian Ching (38th and 39th minute) every discovered the again of the web versus DC United.
The Dynamo performed the ultimate 22 minutes of the street match with 10 males after Sviatchenko was proven a second yellow card in the 68th minute, that means the defender will miss this weekend’s match with an ensuing suspension. An further lineup word for this weekend is that ahead Nick Markanich will serve the second sport of his two-match suspension following a pink card on March 14 versus the Portland Timbers.
Guilherme is tied for third in MLS with seven aim contributions (4 objectives and three assists) and is the primary Dynamo participant to file that many contributions by his first 4 matches with the Club. His efficiency in Frisco earned him MLSSoccer.com Team of the Matchday honors for Matchday 5, marking his third number of the season (Matchday 1 and Matchday 4) and the third time in the final 5 matchdays a Dynamo participant receives the distinction. Midfielder Jack McGlynn can be tied for second in the league with three assists.
Ennali sits third in MLS in one-on-ones with six, profitable 5 for an 83.3 % success fee. He can be tied for first in the league with a high pace of 35.96 kilometers per hour.
The Sounders at present sit fifth in the Western Conference with 10 factors by 5 matches and are coming off a scoreless draw at Minnesota United FC. That similar week, Seattle superior to the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals after defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2-1 at dwelling in the second leg of Round of 16.
Last week, the Dynamo introduced the signings of rookie defender **Agustin** **Resch** and US Men’s National Team defender **Sam** **Vines**. Resch initially joined the Club after being chosen in the 2026 MLS SuperDraftout of Seton Hall University and signing with Houston Dynamo 2. However, Resch acquired short-term loans to the primary crew for the primary three matches this season, incomes minutes versus LAFC (Feb. 28) and the Timbers. Vines joins the Dynamo following two stints with the Colorado Rapids (2018-21 and 2024-26), the place he totaled 116 appearances for the membership, and a three-year tenure with Royal Antwerp FC in Belgium (2021-23), the place he made 58 appearances in all competitions.
Homegrown midfielder Matthew Spider was called up to the Mexico U-16 National Team through the March FIFA Window for the 2026 Montaigu Tournament, the place they competed in Group B versus Portugal, Peru and Japan.
Earlier this week, Houston’s opening match of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup was confirmed, because the Dynamo will host USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive FC on Wednesday, April 15, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 pm CT at Shell Energy Stadium. Fans can safe their tickets for the match HERE or watch the match stay through Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network. If Houston advances to the Round of 16, they’ll host the winner of Austin FC and Louisville City FC on both April 28 or 29.
The Dynamo have gained two US Open Cup titles in Club historical past, with their most up-to-date triumph coming in 2023, after they defeated Inter Miami CF 2-1. The victory secured Houston’s fourth home title in Club historical past after profitable back-to-back MLS Cup titles in 2006 and 2007, in addition to the 2018 US Open Cup, which the Dynamo earned with a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union in Houston.
Houston subsequent travels to face the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, April 11, at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, with kickoff schedule for 8:30 pm CT. Fans can watch the match stay through AppleTV.