HOUSTON – Winning the 2018 U.S. Open Cup tournament was a goal the Houston Dynamo set for themselves entering the season, and on Wednesday night, in front of their roaring fan base, the Orange did just that.
A brace from Mauro Manotas steered the Dynamo to a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Union in the Open Cup final at BBVA Compass Stadium.
“It’s been a goal of our since the beginning of the season,” Dynamo vice president and general manager Matt Jordan said after the game. “We set out and placed a big importance on the Open Cup this year and it’s so rewarding that all of our hard work paid off.