Houston Dynamo claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Orlando City SC on 19 April in an MLS encounter defined by defensive resilience and clinical finishing. Hector Herrera's solitary goal proved decisive in a match where both sides generated similar attacking threat, with Houston recording 1.26 xG to Orlando's 1.2 xG despite the hosts deploying a more aggressive 3-4-1-2 formation. Orlando dominated shot volume with 17 attempts, yet managed only three on target, their profligacy ultimately costly as Houston's goalkeeper made the difference when it mattered. Orlando's goalkeeper delivered an outstanding performance, posting a 100 per cent save percentage and saving 0.34 goals above expected, but it proved insufficient compensation for the team's inability to convert chances. Houston's greater efficiency in the final third—converting one of five shots on target—underlined the visitors' superior execution. The result marks Houston's second consecutive victory in their head-to-head record.