André Luiz’s 27th-minute goal starts Sporting Kansas City’s 2-0 win
How the match unfolded, with the data behind it
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Sporting Kansas City defeated Houston Dynamo 2-0 through first-half goals from André Luiz and Calvin Harris. Houston remain #4 in the Western Conference on 44 points, with Sporting Kansas City #15 on 21 points.
Match report
Sporting Kansas City beat Houston Dynamo 2-0 at BBVA Compass Stadium, with André Luiz and Calvin Harris scoring before half-time. Houston Dynamo remain #4 in the Western Conference on 44 points, while Sporting Kansas City remain #15 on 21 points.
How it happened
André Luiz opened the scoring in the 27th minute, assisted by Stephen Afrifa, to put Sporting Kansas City 0-1 ahead. Calvin Harris made it 0-2 in the 45th minute, with André Luiz supplying the assist. Houston had 51% possession and won 8 corner kicks, but Sporting Kansas City took a two-goal lead into the interval.
The numbers
Houston Dynamo generated 21 total shots, including 15 from inside the box, against 10 total shots and 7 from inside the box for Sporting Kansas City. The hosts completed 429 accurate passes to Sporting Kansas City’s 402, yet both teams finished with 4 shots on goal. Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper S. Cleveland made 4 saves, compared with 2 for Houston’s goalkeeper.
Who decided it
André Luiz had the clearest influence on the result, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist in 62 minutes. He received an 8.3 match rating, added 3 key passes and 3 tackles, and recorded 1 shot on target. C. Harris was rated 8.0 after 72 minutes and had 2 shots on target alongside his 45th-minute goal.
Why it matters
The result keeps Houston Dynamo 6 points behind Western Conference leaders Vancouver Whitecaps, who have 50 points. Sporting Kansas City are 29 points behind the leaders, while Houston Dynamo hold a 23-point advantage over Sporting Kansas City in the table, 44 points to 21.
The wider season figures underline the contrast: Houston Dynamo’s home record was 8W 3D 2L, while Sporting Kansas City’s away record was 3W 0D 10L. Sporting Kansas City also have 63 goals conceded across 26 league games, compared with 30 conceded by Houston Dynamo across 26 league games.
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The table as it stands
| Logo | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | DWLWL | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 59 | 26 | 50 | |
| 2 | FC Dallas | WDWWW | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 50 | 42 | 47 | |
| 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | WDWWD | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 49 | 39 | 45 | |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | LDLWD | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 34 | 32 | 44 | |
| 5 | St. Louis City | WWDWD | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 45 | 36 | 44 | |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | LDLWD | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 43 | 30 | 41 | |
| 7 | Colorado Rapids | LDWDL | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 38 | 38 | 36 | |
| 8 | Los Angeles Galaxy | WWDLW | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 37 | 44 | 36 | |
| 9 | Seattle Sounders | WWDDD | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 33 | 34 | 35 | |
| 10 | Portland Timbers | LLLDW | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 48 | 51 | 32 | |
| 11 | Real Salt Lake | WLLLL | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 40 | 44 | 32 | |
| 12 | San Diego | DDLLL | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 47 | 47 | 32 | |
| 13 | Austin | DDWDD | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 47 | 31 | |
| 14 | Minnesota United FC | LLLLL | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 40 | 49 | 29 | |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | WLWLL | 26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 31 | 63 | 21 | |
| 1 | Nashville SC | WWDLD | 27 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 55 | 21 | 60 | |
| 2 | New England Revolution | LWWWL | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 45 | 36 | 46 | |
| 3 | Inter Miami | DDDDW | 26 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 63 | 48 | 46 | |
| 4 | Charlotte | LWDWD | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 47 | 38 | 43 | |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | WLLDD | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 46 | 38 | 42 | |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | WWWWW | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 54 | 44 | 39 | |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | LLWWW | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 48 | 64 | 34 | |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | WWLDL | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 34 | 48 | 33 | |
| 9 | New York City FC | DLWLD | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 41 | 36 | 33 | |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati | LDDLL | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 55 | 64 | 33 | |
| 11 | DC United | DLDWD | 26 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 34 | 42 | 30 | |
| 12 | Toronto FC | LLLWD | 27 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 39 | 51 | 29 | |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | DWDLD | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 32 | 45 | 27 | |
| 14 | Columbus Crew | WLLWL | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 37 | 42 | 26 | |
| 15 | CF Montreal | WLLLL | 27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 34 | 54 | 24 |