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Minnesota United FC vs. Houston Dynamo Preview

August 26, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
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GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - For the second week in a row, MNUFC is hosting a team from Texas. This time, the visiting Houston Dynamo present a much different challenge than Austin FC. While Austin sits near the top of the league standings, Houston find themselves in dire straits at the other end of the table. The Loons will look to avoid a letdown and keep their run of form which includes a 12-game streak of goals scored. Both Minnesota Argentines, Fragapane and Reynoso, head into the weekend with a five and four game point streak, respectively. The Loons will be primed and ready to take advantage of their opponent's weaknesses as they seek to collect another W from the Lone Star state.

ADRIAN HEATH ON THE PERFORMANCE AGAINST AUSTIN FC

"I think we've played better lately, but we played against a really good team who make life difficult for you. They've got good players, certainly in attacking positions. They control a lot of the ball. They have a lot more possession than a lot of teams when they come into Allianz [Field]. Overall, delighted with the result and so pleased with the effort of everybody connected with the group."

DJ TAYLOR ON THE MENTALITY OF THE GROUP AGAINST HOUSTON

"Like I said before, just dominate the competition. We're at home. We need to push the gas. We need to make a statement again about how we're going to play at home, especially with us getting three points. Playing on the front foot, pressing, making teams get out of their comfort zone when they're here at Allianz [Field]. Especially with our fans, they have great support. It's just about dominating them and being better in every aspect."

OPPONENT BREAKDOWN - HOUSTON DYNAMO

Since the last time we played Houston, things haven't gotten better for them. Despite some decent performances from Hector Herrera, the Dynamo have dropped four of their last five games, including a 6-0 thrashing at the hands of the Philadelphia Union. There isn't a whole lot for Houston fans to be happy about right now, aside from the fact that Sporting KC's terrible season is keeping the Dynamo out of last place ... for now. With just 26 points in as many games, the 2022 season is shaping up to be one to forget for El Naranja.

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FUNCTION OVER THE FORM: The form guides for both Minnesota and Houston tell quite the story heading into this game. The Loons, following a dramatic victory over Austin last weekend, have now won seven of their last ten fixtures, and arguably remain in the hottest form in the entire league. The Dynamo, meanwhile, have lost seven of their last ten, and last weekend secured their first point in five games with a 1-1 draw at Colorado. Even within this matchup, the Loons are in form - Minnesota have won four straight matchups between the two teams, a span that covers every contest across 2021 and 2022, including the Loons 2-1 victory in Houston just a month ago. Of course, nothing is guaranteed in MLS, and the Dynamo grabbing that single point with a dramatic 95th minute equalizer from Sebastián Ferreira could be enough to inspire them as they travel to Allianz Field. Minnesota must play like the in-form team in the matchup if they want to keep Houston from building confidence.

PLAYER AVAILABILITY REPORT:

Minnesota United

OUT:

H. Dotson - Knee (out for the season)

J. Hayes - Lower Leg (out for the season)

R. Metanire - Thigh

C. Montgomery - Thigh

P. Weah - Knee

QUESTIONABLE:

N. Hansen - Ankle

K. Lawrence - Knee

MINNESOTA UNITED FC vs. HOUSTON DYNAMO

ALLIANZ FIELD | SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA

08.27.22 | MLS Regular Season | Week 27

2:30 p.m. CT (Univision, TUDN, BSN, The CW Twin Cities; Radio on 1500 ESPN)

2022 Record

MIN: 12-9-5 (6-3-4 at home)

HOU: 7-14-5 (3-9-1 on the road)

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