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Dynamo Edge RSL in Shell Energy Thriller

Houston Dynamo FC defeated Real Salt Lake 2-1 on Thursday, with second-half goals from Guilherme and Mateusz Bogusz securing the win.

Una Pennington

September 10, 20261 min read

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Real Salt Lake1
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September 10, 2026

Match Result

The Houston Dynamo FC secured a home victory against Real Salt Lake with a final score of 2-1. The match took place at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The result improves the Dynamo’s record to 13-4-7, while Real Salt Lake drops to 8-5-10.

Goal Summary

The contest remained scoreless until the second half. In the 57th minute, Guilherme broke the deadlock for the home side, giving Houston Dynamo FC a 1-0 advantage. Real Salt Lake responded with urgency and found an equalizer in the 76th minute when Saba Lobjanidze scored to level the match at 1-1.

The decisive moment arrived late in the game. In the 87th minute, Mateusz Bogusz netted a goal for Houston Dynamo FC, restoring their lead and proving to be the difference-maker in the final minutes of regulation play. The team held on for the 2-1 victory.

Key Performances

Mateusz Bogusz was the most active attacker for the winning side, registering five total shots throughout the match. His late goal capped off a strong offensive showing for the Dynamo.

On the defensive end, Houston goalkeeper Jonathan Bond made two saves to protect the lead in the closing stages of the game. For Real Salt Lake, Diego Luna led the attacking effort with two total shots, while Rafael in goal recorded four saves in an attempt to keep the visitors competitive.

Sources

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Una Pennington

Una Pennington covers Gunter high school and area college sports.

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