Written by: B. Keith Crear III | Photo credit: Oscar Herrera, SFL Staff Photographer The Houston Dynamo FC secured a dominant 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Shell Energy Stadium on Wednesday night. This marked the first time this season Houston netted three goals in a single match. Goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell had a historic performance, tying the club record for most saves in a single game with a staggering 10 stops. This impressive display came in relief of the injured Steve Clark. The Dynamo took the lead in the 40th minute thanks to a brilliant cross from defender Griffin D ..read more

Photo credit: Oscar Herrera, SFL Staff Photographer HOUSTON (May 29, 2024) – Houston Dynamo FC defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-1 at Shell Energy Stadium tonight behind goals from forward Amine Bassi, midfielder Latif Blessing and forward Sebastian Kowalczyk. The result marked the first time Houston has netted three goals this season.   It was also an historic night in goal, as goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell tallied 10 saves to tie current general manager Pat Onstad’s single-match club record. Tarbell made his second start of the season t ..read more

  SUGAR LAND, TX – Sugar Land Space Cowboys RHP Blair Henley has been named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for the week of May 21 through 26, as announced by Minor League Baseball on Tuesday.   Henley turned in one of the best outings of his career on Sunday evening against Round Rock, throwing 6.0+ innings without surrendering a run. After hitting a batter with two outs in the first, Henley retired the next 12 straight batters, walking two and hitting another batter in his first six innings of work without giving up a hit. The right-hander returned for ..read more

Written by: B. Keith Crear III  The Sugar Land Space Cowboys (34-19) overcame a massive deficit to claim a thrilling 20-7 victory over the Las Vegas Aviators (26-27) on Wednesday night. Early Deficit: The Aviators jumped ahead early, capitalizing on a shaky first inning by Sugar Land starter Colton Gordon. A combination of singles, a throwing error, and a bases-clearing double by Quincy Nieporte put Las Vegas up 3-0. They added two more runs in the second and another in the third to build a seemingly comfortable 6-0 lead. Space Cowboys Take Flight: But the Space Cowboys weren't done ye ..read more

Written by: B. Keith Crear III Houston, TX (May 28, 2024) – On World Hunger Day, Leagues Cup, the exciting in-season World Cup-style tournament featuring all Major League Soccer (MLS) and LIGA MX clubs, announced the expansion of its impactful program, United Against Hunger. This initiative aims to provide meals and support to those struggling with food insecurity across the communities of all 47 participating clubs in North America. Leading the charge are League Cup ambassadors Héctor Herrera, captain of the Houston Dynamo, and Mexican legend Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez. Both boast impre ..read more

Written by B. Keith Crear III.  Sugar Land Space Cowboys pitcher Blair Henley has been named the Pacific Coast League's Pitcher of the Week for his performance between May 21st and 26th, Minor League Baseball announced on Tuesday. Henley dominated on Sunday against Round Rock, pitching six scoreless innings. After a hit batter in the first inning, he retired 12 batters in a row. He walked two and hit another batter in the first six innings but didn't allow a hit. He returned for the seventh but gave up his only hit, a single, before ending his night. The 27-year-old right-hander struc ..read more

Carson, Calif. (May 26, 2024) – Houston Dynamo FC fell 2-1 on the road to the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park tonight after scoring an early goal.   Houston took the lead in the 18th minute when midfielder Latif Blessing capitalized on a mistake from goalkeeper John McCarthy and buried the ball into the back of the net. The MLS veteran scored his first MLS goal for Houston in his 200th career league appearance.   Los Angeles equalized in the 44th minute when a right-sided delivery from Miki Yamane found the head of Gabriel Pec, whose shot fou ..read more

Written by B. Keith Crear III | Photo credit: Oscar Herrera, SFL Staff Photographer The Houston Dash secured their first home win of the season in emphatic fashion, defeating the North Carolina Courage 3-0 at Shell Energy Stadium on Friday night. This victory marks the Dash's third win overall this season. Dash Take Charge in the First Half Houston seized the lead just before halftime. Rookie Avery Patterson displayed impressive composure, winning the ball near the penalty area. She then found forward Ramona Bachmann, who delivered a powerful shot that found the bottom corner of the far pos ..read more

  Photo credit: Oscar Herrera, SFL Staff Photographer HOUSTON (May 24, 2024) – The Houston Dash closed a two-game homestand at Shell Energy Stadium with a 3-0 triumph over the North Carolina Courage earlier tonight. This was Houston’s third victory of the season and first at home.     Houston took the lead in the final minutes of the first half after Avery Patterson won the ball at the edge of the box. The rookie played the ball to forward Ramona Bachmann, who found the bottom corner of the far post for her first NWSL goal.     Houston’s ..read more

  Photo credit: Oscar Herrera, SFL Staff Photographer HOUSTON (May 7, 2024) – The defending Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup champion Houston Dynamo FC bowed out of the tournament tonight, falling 10-9 on penalties in the Round of 32 to Detroit City FC.   Houston and Detroit matched three goals apiece in regulation, followed by a scoreless extra time period that then saw the penalty shootout come down to the goalkeepers’ attempts.   Houston opened scoring in the sixth minute after captain Héctor Herrera’s corner kick delivery to the near post found ..read more