Houston Dynamo FC returned to league action following an international break as they traveled to the Sunshine State to take on Orlando City SC at Exploria Stadium. Although they played a more exciting and competitive second half, Orlando was the better side overall and took all three points in the 2-1 loss for the Dynamo.
Orlando City began the match in a high gear as they attempted to put the pressure on the visiting Dynamo very early often winning the ball and quickly transitioning to offense with passes over the top. The Dynamo struggled to combine in the opening minutes surrendering possession back to the home side, but defensively, Houston goalkeeper Steve Clark helped settle things down by making the plays to keep Orlando off the score board.