The Major League Soccer match between Houston Dynamo FC and Minnesota United will take place at Shell Energy Stadium on Thursday at 6:00 am IST.
On Thursday, Houston Dynamo will try to secure a spot in the automatic playoff positions by achieving a win against Minnesota United. On the other hand, the visitors enter the match trailing their upcoming opponents by four points, but they have a game in hand over them.
Houston Dynamo’s primary goal for the current season is crystal clear, given their failure to qualify for the playoffs in the past five seasons. They aim to secure a top-seven position in the Western Conference and actively participate in the decisive stages of the campaign. To fulfill these aspirations, they have enlisted the expertise of former DC United manager Ben Olsen. With a successful track record that includes winning the US Open Cup in 2013 and being named MLS Coach of the Year in 2014, Olsen brings a wealth of experience to the team.
In contrast, Minnesota United finds themselves in danger of missing out on the playoffs for the first time since 2018, although there is still ample time for them to reverse their fortunes. With only one victory in their last seven matches, Adrian Heath’s team faces a significant challenge ahead. Their recent 4-1 defeat at home to Austin has further highlighted the work that lies ahead. The upcoming match against Houston represents an opportunity for them to return to winning ways and kick-start their push for a playoff spot.
Houston Dynamo FC probable starting lineup: Clark, Escobar, Sviatchenko, Bartlow, Smith, Baird, Artur, Herrera, Franco, Bassi, Ferreira
Minnesota United probable starting lineup: Irwin, Taylor, Dibassy, Tapias, Valentin, Dotson, Trapp, Hlongwane, Reynoso, Rosales, Pukki
Houston Dynamo FC
| Opponents | Score |
| Sporting Kansas City | 2-2 (D) |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 1-0 (L) |
| Austin FC | 3-0 (L) |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 4-1 (W) |
| Los Angeles FC | 0-1 (W) |
Minnesota United
| Opponents | Score |
| Austin FC | 1-4 (L) |
| Portland Timbers | 4-1 (W) |
| Real Salt Lake | 2-2 (D) |
| CF Montreal | 4-0 (L) |
| Toronto FC | 1-1 (D) |
The Major League Soccer match between Houston Dynamo FC and Minnesota United will take place at Shell Energy Stadium on Thursday at 6:00 am IST.
| Houston Dynamo FC vs Minnesota United | Key Details |
| Date | July 13 (USA) |
| Venue | Shell Energy Stadium |
| Kickoff time in USA | 8:30 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 6:00 am (Thursday) |
This match will be streaming on Apple TV.
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