Houston Dynamo assert state dominance with 2–1 win over Austin

The Houston Dynamo got here again from a one objective deficit to beat state rivals Austin FC 2–1 and take the Copa Tejas in entrance of 16,055 followers on the Shell Power Stadium.

At the moment sitting within the Western Convention’s desk midpoint in seventh place with 18 factors, the Dynamo have a proper to imagine in securing a playoff spot.

“It is good to be above the playoff line,” mentioned head coach Ben Olsen after Saturday evening’s house win. “It is good to be up there. We need to preserve pushing. We need to not simply reside in there, we need to preserve going.”

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Olsen’s boys overcame a twenty second minute objective from Gyasi Zardes – his a hundredth in MLS – with objectives by Designated Participant Héctor Herrera and Paraguayan Iván Franco. The Dynamo have been on a tear, profitable 5 of seven common season matches on the Shell whereas outscoring their opposition 9–2. Additionally they trounced Minnesota 4–0 throughout a US Open Cup match this previous Tuesday at house.

All this screams “new automobile scent” with the Dynamo’s new possession and workers giving the staff that psychological enhance that often happens throughout these management transitions. And Olsen’s remarks on getting followers again onboard with the staff’s constructive streak are giving off critical Minecraft vibes.

“We’re defending this place, we’re profitable video games right here, we’re getting outcomes right here, which is among the issues we emphasised,” he mentioned. “Hopefully how we’re profitable is entertaining in a means, and we have got some personalities on the market. I feel we’re a enjoyable staff to observe. We might like to see extra followers within the stands. We might like to get again some those who used to like this staff ten years in the past or 5 years in the past that misplaced curiosity.

“Win at house and get folks again in there. We have to earn that,” he added. “Hopefully by profitable at house and placing most of these performances on… hopefully that brings folks again.”

Doing so over state rivals was definitely a great way to consolidate these emotions, particularly when it is the second time in six tries to take action, pushing Austin all the way down to the tenth spot with 16 factors.

“They are a good staff,” acknowledged Olsen. “We have not seen their finest punch. It will be fascinating to go there in just a few weeks. It’s good to go above them now, and that is what it is about.”