It was a tough night in Texas, as the Columbus Crew could only pull off a 1-1 draw against the Houston Dynamo. The first half lacked energy and urgency, and the game did not open up until Houston scored in the 37th minute.
The second half brought more offensive sequences for Columbus. Some key substitutions eventually led to the Crew forcing a Dynamo own goal in the 67th minute, but the team still struggled to produce chances. The Black & Gold were outshot 24-8 and spent much of the game reacting to Houston’s attacks.