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Houston Dynamo 2 Defeat Minnesota to Extend Unbeaten Streak to Five Games

Published on June 11, 2023 under MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
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BLAINE, Minn. - Houston Dynamo 2 extended their unbeaten run to five games with a 4-1 victory over Minnesota United FC 2 earlier today. Dynamo 2 have outscored their opponents 8-1 in the last three games, and this was the second time this season the team scored four goals in a single game.

Houston took the lead in the fourth minute after Yair González beat the Minnesota goalkeeper at the near post with a shot from outside the box. This is González's third goal of the season and his first since a shootout victory over North Texas SC on May 21.

Dynamo 2 doubled their lead in the 13th minute after forward Zeke Soto forced a turnover inside the penalty area. Midfielder Diego Gonzalez capitalized on the loose ball for his sixth goal of the season. The Dynamo Academy product has now scored in four consecutive matches for Dynamo 2.

Diego Gonzalez won a free kick in the 16th minute that lead to the third goal of the match. Dynamo 2 midfielder Juan Castilla took the ensuing free kick from outside the box and his effort bounced into the bottom corner of the far post. Castilla recently returned from representing Colombia at the U-20 FIFA World Cup in Argentina. The Dynamo Academy product led Colombia to the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Dynamo 2 captain Jacob Evans found Sebastian Rodriguez inside the box for the fourth Houston goal of the evening. This was the first professional goal for the 15-year-old who is a product of the Dynamo Academy.

Minnesota pulled a goal back in the 59th minute after Rory O'Driscoll beat the Dynamo 2 goalkeeper at the near post.

Yair González forced a save minutes after scoring the opening goal after he dribbled more than 30 yards to the endline. His effort bounced off the Minnesota goalkeeper at the near post and eventually cleared by the Loons backline.

Dynamo 2 midfielder Brooklyn Raines was denied by the post in the 43rd minute with an effort from outside the box. The Homegrown midfielder logged a 70-minute shift against Minnesota.

Houston Dynamo 2 return to SaberCats Stadium on Thursday, June 15 to host Timbers 2. Dynamo 2 close the two-game homestand on June 25 against Earthquakes II. For ticket and additional information, visit HoustonDynamoFC.com.

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MNUFC 2 (4-5-3; 16 pts.) 1-4 Houston Dynamo 2 (6-4-2; 22 pts.)

MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season - Week 12

National Sports Center - Blaine, Minnesota

SCORING SUMMARY ‚

TEAM ‚ 1H 2H FT ‚

MNUFC 2 0 1 1

Houston Dynamo 2

3 1 4

HOU: Yair González 3 (Talen Maples 1) 4'

HOU: Diego Gonzalez 6 (unassisted) 13

HOU: Juan Castilla 1 (unassisted) 17

MIN: Rory O'Driscoll 2 (Juan Mosquera 1) 59'

HOU: Sebastian Rodriguez 1 (Jacob Evans 1) 89'

LINEUPS

MNUFC 2: Fred Emmings, Juan Mosquera, Geremy Rodas, Britton Fischer (CC Uche 46'), Carlos Leatherman, Molik Khan (Cedrik Gbo 46'), Rory O'Driscoll, Zaydan Bello, Loïc Mesanvi (Leo Fatorma Conneh 18), Kameron Lacey, Diogo Pacheco (Nick Richardson 29')

Unused substitutes: Alec Smir, Will Pulisic, Cooper Likewski, Kage Romanshyn, Merrick Schaefer

Total shots: 21 (Zaydan Bello); Shots on goal: 3 (Rory O'Driscoll, Kameron Lacey and Cooper Lijewski tied with 1); Fouls: 19 (Cedrik Gbo 4); Offside: 3; Corner kicks: 6; Saves: 1 (Fred Emmings 1)

Houston Dynamo 2: Xavier Valdez; Isaiah LeFlore, Talen Maples (c), Mujeeb Murana, Jathan Juarez; Brooklyn Raines (Sebastian Rodriguez 70'), Juan Castilla, Diego Gonzalez; Yair González, Ezekiel Soto (Jacob Evans 46'), Papa Ndoye (Joyner Castillo 75')

Unused substitutes: Andrew Pannenberg, Omar Grey, Tate Lampman, Cesar Cordova, Ify Udanoh

Total shots: 11 (Yair Gonzalez 3); Shots on goal: 5 (Yair Gonzalez 2); Fouls: 15 (Isaiah LeFlore and Juan Castilla tied with 3); Offside: 2; Corner kicks: 2; Saves: 2 (Xavier Valdez 2)

DISCIPLINE: ‚ ‚

HOU: Isaiah LeFlore (caution; foul) 33'

HOU: Mujeeb Murana (caution; foul) 45+1

MIN: Nick Richardson (caution; foul) 51'

MIN: Leo Fatorma Conneh (caution; foul) 55'

MIN: Cedrik Gbo (caution; foul) 61'

HOU: Xavier Valdez (caution; time wasting) 75'

HOU: Yair González (caution; foul) 81'

HOU: Isaiah LeFlore (ejection; foul) 88'

HOU: Jathan Juarez (caution; time wasting) 90+1'

HOU: Juan Castilla (caution; foul) 90+3'

OFFICIALS: ‚ ‚

Referee: Alex Beehler

Assistant Referee: Christian Little

Assistant Referee: ‚ Sharon Gingrich

Fourth Official: ‚ Chris Ruska

Weather: 68 degrees, sunny

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