Houston Dynamo vs Minnesota United: Highlights, stats, and quotes
(image via Aldo Canale)
The Houston Dynamo got two goals from defenders making their first MLS starts to beat Minnesota United 2-0 on Wednesday night at Shell Energy Stadium.
MATCH SUMMARY
Houston Dynamo FC 2-0 Minnesota United FC
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium - Houston, Texas
Referee: Jon Freemon
Assistants: Ryan Graves, Tyler Wyrostek
Fourth Official: Alexis Da Silva
VAR: Michael Radchuk
Attendance: 14,266
Weather: 86 degrees, partly cloudy
SCORING SUMMARY
HOU: Pablo Ortiz (unassisted) 45+2’
HOU: Felipe Andrade (unassisted) 77’
DISCIPLINE SUMMARY
HOU: Pablo Ortiz (caution; foul) 40’
MNU: Robin Lod (caution; foul) 69’
HOU: Toyosi Olusanya (caution; foul) 89’
HOU: Junior Urso (caution; foul) 90’
LINEUPS & STATS
Houston Dynamo FC: Jonathan Bond; Griffin Dorsey, Ethan Bartlow, Pablo Ortiz (Brooklyn Raines 72’), Felipe Andrade; Artur, Jack McGlynn, Júnior Urso; Amine Bassi (Sebastian Kowalczyk 72’), Ezequiel Ponce (Toyosi Olusanya 85’), Ondřej Lingr
Unused substitutes: Jimmy Maurer, Duane Holmes, Erik Dueñas, Gabe Segal, Nico Lodeiro, Michael Halliday
Total shots: 20
Shots on goal: 6
Fouls: 9
Offside: 1
Corner kicks: 7
Saves: 1
Minnesota United FC: Dayne St. Clair; Kieran Chandler (Joaquin Pereyra 65’), Devin Padelford, Morris Duggan, Jefferson Diaz (Carlos Harvey 82’), DJ Taylor; Wil Trapp (Robin Lod 64’), Hoyeon Jung (Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi 64’), Juilan Gressel; Sang Bin Jeong (Bongokuhle Hlongwane 64’), Kelvin Yeboah
Unused Substitutes: Alec Smir, Nicolas Romero, Michael Boxall, Samuel Shashoua
Total shots: 7
Shots on goal: 1
Fouls: 14
Offside: 0
Corner kicks: 5
Saves: 4
HOUSTON DYNAMO HEAD COACH BEN OLSEN
On the result:
"It was a good win with a different lineup tonight. We were without some regulars, but we got the job done. The guys followed the game plan very well and created a bunch of chances in the first half. We were unlucky to not get on the scoresheet earlier, but we kept plugging away, putting balls into the box and earning corner kicks. Minnesota is a great set piece team, and that is part of the reason why they are near the top of the table, so winning that battle tonight was very important for us. Defensively, we were very sound, and it was nice to score another one later in the second half. Overall, it was just a really good performance from the group.”
On Pablo Ortiz and Felipe Andrade:
“Felipe (Andrade) and Pablo (Ortiz) had good performances tonight. Pablo still has a lot to offer, and it is all about getting him up to speed on what we do. Felipe is a warrior, and he is a guy that has high engagement and physicality. I am happy they both got goals tonight.”
HOUSTON DYNAMO DEFENDER PABLO ORTIZ (TRANSLATED FROM SPANISH)
On his first goal for the Dynamo:
“I am very happy to have scored my first goal, as it really helped the team. We knew it was going to be a very tough match against a team that is positioned near the top of the table. It was difficult to score against them, but I thank God for us playing well and finding a way through.”
On fitting in with the team’s playing style:
“I felt very comfortable playing tonight because of my qualities and characteristics. I believe I fit in well with the team’s style. It’s a style that applies a lot of pressure up front, as well as with the ball, and because of my qualities, I think I am well suited for that.”
