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Several Western Conference MLS teams, including Houston Dynamo, St. Louis CITY SC, and Sporting Kansas City, are not in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, with each team undergoing significant changes and strategic shifts for the upcoming season, focusing on roster rebuilds, coaching changes, and player development.
The Team of the Matchday features players from various MLS teams, with Inter Miami's Diego Gómez and Lionel Messi making the cut, while Houston Dynamo's Ben Olsen is named as the coach. Audi has committed $1 million per season to support MLS Academies through the Audi Goals Drive Progress initiative, contributing $200 for every goal scored in the regular season to directly support each MLS Club Youth Academy.
St. Louis City SC kicks off its second season by participating in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, an international tournament for clubs in North and Central America and the Caribbean. The team's first game against Houston Dynamo is part of this competition, and while it doesn't count towards the MLS season standings, it's a significant opportunity for City SC to compete on a regional level and potentially qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The tournament format involves a two-game series, and City SC's coach Bradley Carnell is focused on taking each game as it comes, starting with the match against Houston.
Inter Miami, without Lionel Messi due to injury, lost 2-1 to the Houston Dynamo in the US Open Cup final. Houston took a two-goal lead in the first half, but Miami's Josef Martínez scored late to give his team hope. However, Houston held on to win their fourth major trophy and first under head coach Ben Olsen. Miami manager Gerardo 'Tata' Martino attributed the loss to a busy schedule and injuries.
Inter Miami falls into an early 2-0 hole against the Houston Dynamo in the U.S. Open Cup final, without the presence of Lionel Messi who is sidelined due to an unspecified injury. Houston Dynamo dominates the first half with 18 shots compared to Inter Miami's 1. Messi arrives at the match but does not play. Inter Miami is aiming for its second championship of the Messi era.
Lionel Messi was absent from the teamsheet as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to the Houston Dynamo in the U.S. Open Cup final due to an injury sustained in a previous match against Toronto FC. This marks the fourth game without Messi since his arrival in July, and the team was also missing Jordi Alba. Inter Miami will face NYCFC in their next match.
Lionel Messi was not named in the squad for the U.S. Open Cup final between Inter Miami CF and the Houston Dynamo due to an injury picked up while on Argentina duty. Without Messi and another injured player, Inter Miami CF lost 2-1 to Houston Dynamo, who took advantage of their absence to secure the victory. Despite Miami's efforts to come back, they could only manage a late consolation goal. This win marked Houston Dynamo's second U.S. Open Cup title.
Lionel Messi's availability for Inter Miami's U.S. Open Cup Championship match against the Houston Dynamo is uncertain, as he has been dealing with a reported scar tissue problem. Inter Miami manager Tata Martino stated that they are monitoring Messi's status day-by-day and will discuss his feelings about playing in the final. Despite being in 14th place in MLS' Eastern Conference, Inter Miami is just five points behind the final playoff spot and hopes to secure their second trophy since signing Messi. The odds for the match favor Inter Miami, but all eyes are on Messi's potential impact on the game.
Inter Miami's chances in the U.S. Open Cup final against Houston Dynamo may depend on whether Lionel Messi plays, as he has been battling fatigue and his participation is uncertain. Miami head coach Tata Martino stated that Messi is a gametime decision, and while he may not be at his best, having even a partial contribution from Messi could be crucial for Miami. If Messi is unable to play, 21-year-old Facundo Farias is expected to step up in his absence. Miami could also be without Jordi Alba, further complicating their attacking options.
Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen remains tight-lipped about his plan to stop Lionel Messi ahead of the U.S. Open Cup final against Inter Miami. Despite being the underdogs, Houston has undergone a successful rebuild under Olsen's leadership, with a stronger defense and a solid home record. Defender Erik Sviatchenko, who has faced Messi before, emphasizes the need for compactness and readiness to defend against the Argentine superstar. Midfielder Artur suggests keeping possession as a defensive strategy. While Olsen acknowledges the challenge of facing Messi, he believes the pressure will be on Miami as the favorites.
The match between Real Salt Lake and Houston Dynamo was delayed due to severe weather in the area, with rain pouring down and lightning observed. Real Salt Lake trailed 2-0 when the game was called, and it resumed after a 40-minute delay. This match was a rematch after Real Salt Lake's loss to Houston Dynamo in the U.S. Open Cup. Real Salt Lake currently holds the third seed in the Western Conference, while Houston holds the sixth seed. The last time these teams faced off in MLS play, the game ended in a scoreless draw.
The Portland Timbers suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat against the Houston Dynamo in their return to MLS regular-season play. Coach Giovanni Savarese took responsibility for the lackluster performance, emphasizing that it was a collective failure. The loss equalled the worst defeat in Portland's MLS history, with the team looking listless and outplayed throughout the match. With their playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the Timbers must regroup and improve their performance in upcoming matches.
The Seattle Sounders defeated the Houston Dynamo 1-0 in a home game, with Albert Rusnák scoring the winning goal in the 67th minute. The goal ended the Sounders' 405-minute home goal-less streak. The Dynamo received a red card, and the Sounders maintained their unbeaten record against the Dynamo at home.
St. Louis City SC midfielder Eduard Lowen scored two goals, including one on a penalty kick, and assisted on another in a 3-0 win over the Houston Dynamo. The victory moves St. Louis into second place in the Western Conference standings.
St. Louis City SC midfielder Eduard Lowen scored two goals, including one on a penalty kick, and assisted on another in a 3-0 win over the Houston Dynamo. The victory moves St. Louis into second place in the Western Conference standings.