Real Salt Lake defeated Houston Dynamo 3–0 in MLS on 14 May, capitalising on clinical finishing despite significant underlying metrics favoring the visitors. Salt Lake's 3-4-3 formation proved effective in transition, with Zavier Gozo scoring twice as the hosts converted limited chances into goals; they registered just two shots on target from nine attempts but generated 0.95 xG. Houston dominated possession and created more opportunities, firing 15 shots with four on target and 1.39 xG, yet their 3-4-2-1 setup failed to breach Salt Lake's defence. The home goalkeeper's save percentage of 0.0 reflected the visitors' profligacy rather than exceptional shot-stopping, with Houston's inability to convert expected chances proving costly. Referee Jair Antonio Maruffo managed proceedings without notable controversy. Salt Lake's clinical efficiency masks their underlying vulnerability, while Houston's wastefulness compounds their mounting season concerns.