HOUSTON (July 22, 2026) – Houston Dynamo FC played D.C. United to a 1-1 draw at Shell Energy Stadium tonight in the Club’s return to MLS play after the World Cup, supplementing a strong 5-2-1 (WLD) regular season home record this year.
Despite temperatures near 100 degrees Fahrenheit at kickoff, the crowd of 17,137 was the highest for a Wednesday match in Houston since 2022.
The Dynamo took the lead in the 40th minute when a free kick delivery from midfielder Jack McGlynn was headed down to midfielder Héctor Herrera, who controlled the ball masterfully and fired a low shot into the bottom right corner of the net. The play marked the Mexican international legend’s second goal of the season.
D.C. United leveled the match in the 78th minute when Tai Baribo found the back of the net with a header inside the box, following a set-up pass from Nathan Ordaz.
Notably, forward Duncan McGuire, who Houston acquired from Orlando City SC earlier this month, made his Dynamo debut as a starter tonight. The 25-year-old American spent three-and-a-half (2023-26) seasons with the Lions where he has totaled 109 appearances, 32 goals and seven assists in all competitions, during which time they have earned three consecutive MLS postseason berths.
After a few dangerous-looking attacks for each team, the first shot on goal came in the 26th minute when attacking midfielder Mateusz Bogusz drove down the right side of the pitch, firing a low shot inside the box and forcing a quick, low save from goalkeeper Sean Johnson.
Bogusz created another dangerous chance in the 47th minute, dribbling through The Red and Black’s backline and blasting a right-footed shot inside the box, which forced Johnson to come off his line and get low for the save.
The Dynamo continue a two-match homestand at Shell Energy Stadium, hosting in-state rivals Austin FC in a Texas Showdown on Saturday, July 25, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT. Tickets are available HERE.
