Minnesota United FC hosted a rare afternoon match on Saturday afternoon against a struggling Houston Dynamo. With Hector Herrera unexpectedly absent from the Dynamo lineup, the Loons were poised for a solid performance. Defensive lapses, complacency, and a serious injury, proved it would be tougher than expected. Still it only took an own goal and a few good moments from Emanuel Reynoso and Luis Amarilla to secure a 2-1 win and a big three points at home.
With Kemar Lawrence still dealing with a knee injury, DJ Taylor once again filled in at leftback making this the same Starting XI for two consecutive games.