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Dynamo Secure Victory Over RSL at Shell Energy Stadium

Houston Dynamo FC defeated Real Salt Lake 2-1 on Thursday with late goals from Guilherme and Mateusz Bogusz.

Sasha Yoder

September 10, 20261 min read

Stadium twilight victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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Real Salt Lake1
Houston Dynamo FC2

September 10, 2026

Match Result

The Houston Dynamo FC claimed a home victory against Real Salt Lake, finishing with a final score of 2-1. The contest took place at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The result improves the Dynamo’s standing to 13 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses for the season.

Real Salt Lake falls to 8 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses following the defeat.

Goal Timeline

The match remained scoreless until the second half when Houston broke the deadlock in the 57th minute. Guilherme scored the opening goal for the home side, giving them a 1-0 advantage that they would hold for nearly twenty minutes. Real Salt Lake responded with an equalizer in the 76th minute, as Saba Lobjanidze found the back of the net to level the score at 1-1.

The decisive moment arrived late in the game. In the 87th minute, Mateusz Bogusz scored for Houston Dynamo FC, restoring their lead and ultimately securing the two-point victory. These three goals accounted for all scoring actions in the contest.

Key Performances

Mateusz Bogusz was a standout offensive force for Houston, recording five total shots during the match. His late goal proved to be the difference-maker in a tightly contested affair. On the defensive side, Houston goalkeeper Jonathan Bond made two saves to protect the lead in the final stages.

Real Salt Lake saw Diego Luna attempt two shots on goal, while their goalkeeper Rafael recorded four saves in an effort to keep the visitors in the match despite conceding the winner. The performance statistics highlight the attacking pressure applied by both sides, with Houston ultimately converting more effectively in the closing moments of play.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761791

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Sasha Yoder

Sasha Yoder covers Richardson high school and area college sports.

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