Houston Dynamo FC are coming off a midweek US Open Cup victory over former USL affiliate Rio Grande Valley FC Toros and have been unbeaten in their last five league matches their last being a 0-0 draw with the Portland Timbers. Saturday is their first Texas Derby fixture as they travel up I-45 to Frisco, TX to take on in-state rivals FC Dallas.
Both clubs have made big turnarounds from last season. Dallas finished the 2021 campaign in 11th place and currently sit in 4th with their defense being among the best in MLS.