The Dynamo put a pacifier on the misery.
Throughout a six-game winless streak that included five losses, the Dynamo often talked about how they were close to breaking through with a positive result. They finally walked the walk on Saturday night.
Giles Barnes and Andrew Wenger scored first-half goals to give Houston a 2-0 victory over visiting Sporting Kansas City at BBVA Compass Stadium. Its only other win came on March 12.
The Dynamo (2-5-2) remain in last place in the Western Conference but will not have to answer questions about their poor play for at least a few days.