The Houston Dynamo host New York City FC on Friday night in NYCFC’s first trip to BBVA Compass Stadium. Houston was hoping to get their third straight win of the season, however, goals from David Villa dashed those hopes.
For the most part it was a quiet first half for both teams with never having a great chance in front of goal. The Dynamo were awarded a free kick in the 39th minute after Boniek Garcia was tripped up. Boniek took the ensuing kick but Josh Saunders was able to punch away the kick.
McNamara nearly started the second half with a goal for NYCFC.