# Houston Dynamo FC fall 2-1 to FC Dallas in season-opening Texas Derby

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- Published: 2025-02-23T10:04:37-05:00
- Author: Marcus Ingram

 

Houston Dynamo FC suffered a 2-1 defeat to FC Dallas in their season-opening Texas
Derby at Shell Energy Stadium tonight.

Houston struck first in the 18th minute when forward Amine Bassi found the back 
of the net, capitalizing on a well-placed cross from defender Griffin Dorsey that
was redirected by forward Ezequiel Ponce.

FC Dallas equalized in the 55th minute as forward Petar Musa slotted the ball into
the bottom right corner after gaining possession at the top of the box.

The visitors secured the win in the 76th minute when forward Anderson Julio capitalized
on a quick counterattack following a collision outside Houston’s box, delivering
the decisive goal.