Heavy rain pushed kickoff back by 30 minutes, and the wet conditions stayed a factor all night. Still, Houston showed strong energy and created more chances than Seattle, even though the scoreboard didn’t reflect it.
The Dynamo controlled much of the match offensively. They finished with 13 shots and nine corner kicks.
Houston nearly struck early in the ninth minute. Mateusz Bogusz found a loose ball inside the box and fired a right-footed shot, but Seattle’s defense stepped in to block it.
Seattle tested Houston goalkeeper Jonathan Bond in the 21st minute. Bond reacted quickly, diving low to his left to stop a shot from Jesús Ferreira and keep the match scoreless.
Houston kept pushing forward. In the 29th minute, Guilherme Biro dribbled into the box and fired a shot toward the near post, but Seattle goalkeeper Andrew Thomas made the save. Guilherme stayed active after halftime, putting another shot on target in the 47th minute, but Thomas again came through.
The Dynamo continued to apply pressure as the second half went on. In the 65th minute, Bogusz got another good look after a pass from Guilherme, but his shot was stopped by a diving save from Thomas.
Houston also saw key moments off the field. Defender Franco Negri made his first start for the club, while defender Sam Vines made his Dynamo debut after signing earlier in the week. Late in the match, forward Aliyu Ibrahim entered in the 88th minute to mark his 100th career MLS appearance.
Despite Houston’s strong effort, Seattle found the breakthrough late. In the 83rd minute, Paul Rothrock scored near the far post to give the Sounders a 1-0 lead. It was Seattle’s best chance of the night, and they made it count.
Houston pushed forward in the final minutes, but Seattle’s defense held firm to secure the win.
While the result was disappointing, the Dynamo showed signs of progress. They created chances, controlled possession at times, and kept pressure on one of the league’s top teams. Now, the focus turns to finishing those chances.
Houston will look to bounce back next weekend when they travel to face the Colorado Rapids on April 11 at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. CT
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