Houston Dynamo at San Diego FC player ratings
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The Houston Dynamo leaned into their new look, staying compact defensively while picking their moments going forward. In a tight match where chances were limited, Houston did just enough, capitalizing on a key opportunity and holding on late, even after going down a man to earn a 1-0 win over San Diego FC. Let’s take a look at how everyone performed.
Starters
Jonathan Bond - 7.5
Bond had a strong night between the posts. He came up with multiple key saves to keep Houston in control and looked confident dealing with crosses and shots from distance. A reliable performance that helped secure the result.
Franco Negri - 7
Negri looked comfortable in his role, providing width when needed while staying disciplined defensively. A balanced performance on both sides of the ball.
Agustin Resch - 7.5
Another encouraging performance from the young defender. Resch used his size and athleticism well, winning aerial battles and showing good awareness in key moments.
Antonio Carlos - 7
A steady outing from the veteran. Antonio Carlos handled his defensive responsibilities well, winning duels and stepping in to break up plays when needed. His presence helped keep things organized.
Felipe Andrade - 7
Andrade delivered a solid defensive performance, staying composed under pressure and contributing with timely clearances. He kept things simple and helped maintain structure along the back line.
Aliyu Ibrahim - 7.5
Aliyu made the difference. His movement off the ball created problems, and he took his chance well to score what proved to be the winning goal. A decisive performance.
Diadie Samassékou - 6.5
Samassékou did the dirty work in midfield, breaking up play and helping disrupt the opponent’s rhythm. Not flashy, but effective in protecting the back line.
Agustin Bouzat - 7
Bouzat was active throughout, helping connect play and cover ground in midfield. He contributed defensively while also pushing forward when opportunities opened up.
Mateusz Bogusz - 7.5
Bogusz stayed involved in the attack and looked to create chances whenever possible. While he didn’t have a defining moment, his movement and link-up play were important.
Guilherme - 7
Guilherme was active and dangerous in moments, continuing his strong run of form. He looked to take players on and create opportunities, even if it didn’t result in a goal this time.
Ondrej Lingr - 7
Lingr brought energy and determination, which played a key role in setting up Aliyu’s goal. His persistence paid off in the buildup. His night ended on a sour note, however, after a late red card for retaliation.
Substitutes
Artur - 6
Artur came on to help stabilize the midfield and did his job, keeping things simple and helping Houston manage the game late.
Hector Herrera - 6
Herrera added composure after coming on, helping Houston control possession and slow the tempo when needed.
Ezequiel Ponce - 6
Ponce provided a physical presence up top and helped link play, though he didn’t have many clear chances to impact the scoreline.
Lawrence Ennali - 5.5
Ennali struggled to make an impact after coming on. He had limited involvement and wasn’t able to influence the attack.
Erik Sviatchenko - N/A
Sviatchenko entered late to help close out the match and maintain defensive shape.
Head Coach
Ben Olsen - 8
Olsen’s shift to a 4-4-2 is starting to show results. The team looks more defensively organized while still dangerous in transition. It’s not always pretty, but it’s effective. The next step will be turning solid performances like this into more consistent attacking output in tight matches.
