I'm just going to go out and say it: the Houston Dynamo probably won't win their opening match of the season against the New England Revolution. Now, that's not to say they don't have a chance–they do–but the Revs will be a lot better than they were last year, and look to have the pieces in place to contend for a high-seed in the Eastern Conference.
If the Dynamo do manage to get a point from this game, they would have to do it by playing stout defense (especially in the central passing lanes) and getting on the attack down the left flank.