Houston Dynamo secured a commanding 2–0 victory over Sporting Kansas City in an MLS encounter that reflected the visitors' superior control and clinical finishing. The Dynamo dominated possession with 64 per cent and generated 1.86 xG, converting two of their four shots on target through Guilherme and Agustin Bouzat. Sporting Kansas City, operating in a 4–2–3–1 formation, managed only 36 per cent possession and created minimal threat with 0.21 xG from six attempts, of which four found the target. The home side's goalkeeper faced a difficult afternoon, recording a 50 per cent save rate while conceding 1.38 goals above expected, whilst Houston's shot-stopper was immaculate, saving all four efforts faced. The Dynamo's dominance in both territory and chance creation proved decisive in a one-sided affair. Houston moves up the table with an impressive away performance.