Are the Dynamo back? The orange and black have not been to the playoffs since 2017, but new head coach Ben Olsen has his side playing respectable soccer. This team may need just one prolific goal scorer in order to make waves in the Western Conference. Alas, forward and designated player Sebastián Ferreira, who tallied 13 goals in his 2022 debut, is out of favor with his head coach. Despite El Tri legend Héctor Herrera dealing in the Dynamo midfield, the offense has struggled to score from open play.
Meanwhile, the Sounders travel to Houston in search of some redemption after a rough week.