Despite losing the game, the Dynamo showed encouraging signs defensively against the Columbus Crew.
The match between the Houston Dynamo and Columbus Crew SC wasn't the most entertaining we've seen this season—far from it—but it should prove to be a learning experience for this team, which is still figuring out how it fits together.
The dysfunction is apparent, but when Houston sat deep and protected their goal while playing with ten men, they showed that they do have the ability to play good, compact defense. They were organized around the box and stayed disciplined, playing in their designated areas and keeping the Crew from making any sort of incisive pass.