HOUSTON (June 5, 2026) – Following a bye week, the undefeated Houston Dynamo 2 head west to face Ventura County FC on Saturday, June 6, marking the first of two meetings between the clubs this season. Kickoff is set for 9:00 p.m. CT at William Rolland Stadium, and fans can follow the action live on MLSNEXTPro.com and OneFootball.
Notably, Dynamo 2 will look to tie the longest unbeaten streak to start an MLS NEXT Pro season this weekend, a record currently held by Colorado Rapids 2, who opened the 2023 season unbeaten through 12 matches. Does currently have nine victories and two draws through 11 matches.
Additionally, the team will aim to even the all-time series against Ventura at two wins apiece on Saturday, with this weekend’s match marking the sixth matchup between the two sides since 2023.
Houston currently sits atop the Western Conference with 31 points and ranks second in the league in assists (20) and goals scored (28). Dynamo 2 also leads in fewest goals conceded in open play (four) and is tied for first in clean sheets (six). Individually, goalkeeper Pedro Cruz leads MLS NEXT Pro in clean sheets (five), while forward Austin Brummett is tied for second in goals scored (seven). Striker Arthur Sousa leads Dynamo 2 with three assists.
Dos closed the month of May with a 3-0 shutout victory at Portland Timbers2, highlighted by a brace from Brummett, who has now scored in three consecutive matches, and a season-high eight saves from Cruz. Attacker Samir Mohammad, who recently became the 13th Dynamo Academy product to sign with Dynamo 2, also found the back of the net in Portland. The result marked Houston’s fourth win in their last five matches against Timbers2 dating back to 2023.
Ventura County is coming off a 2-1 home victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2, with Issak Luna and Eric Preston each scoring a goal. The team currently sits fifth in the Western Conference with 22 points and a 5-5-4 (WLD) record. They finished the month of May with a 2-3-1 (WLD) record, while Dylan Vanney currently leadsVentura’s attack with six goals.
Just this week, forward Jahmani “JJ” Bell was called up to represent the Jamaica’s U-20 national team in the Pre-World Cup Kick-Off games in Lauderhill, Fla. Additionally, Houston Dynamo FC recalled Homegrown goalkeeper Logan Erb from his loan to Corpus Christi FC. The rookie shot stopper recorded three appearances with the USL League One club, including a start in Group 3 of the USL Cup versus USL Championship side FC Tulsa. In December 2025, Erb became the 18th Dynamo Academy product to sign as a Homegrown Player with the first team after joining the Club at the age of 13.
Houston next travels to face Tacoma Defiance on Wednesday, June 17, with kickoff scheduled for 9:00 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the match live via MLSNEXTPro.com and OneFootball.
