The Houston Dynamo are coming off an unconvincing 3-2 win over USL Championship side Austin Bold FC in the Fourth Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The title defenders had a 3-0 lead going into the half, but somehow – despite playing better – conceded two goals to give Austin Bold some hope before the final whistle.
Following the win, the Dynamo now have a rematch in the Round of 16 as Minnesota United FC come to the newly rebranded BBVA Stadium. Last season the Dynamo came away with a 1-0 win courtesy of eventual USOC Golden Boot winner Mauro Manotas.