Houston Dynamo FC - Real Salt Lake

Hector Herrera remains the heartbeat of the Houston Dynamo FC midfield, tasked with orchestrating play as his side hosts Real Salt Lake on 10 September 2026 for matchday 24. The expected XI, featuring Duncan McGuire and Guilherme Augusto in attack, will look to rediscover their clinical edge after consecutive goalless draws against Charlotte FC and San Jose Earthquakes. While Houston enjoyed a productive run of victories in early August, their recent form has plateaued, making this home fixture at Shell Energy Stadium a vital opportunity to regain momentum in the Major League Soccer standings.

Real Salt Lake arrive at Shell Energy Stadium navigating a challenging period, having struggled to secure wins in their recent outings. Following a 2-2 draw against Los Angeles FC, the visitors will be without the injured Stijn Spierings and Zach Booth, placing increased pressure on Sergi Solans to lead the line. With a history of success against Houston in recent meetings, including a 3-0 victory in May, Real Salt Lake will aim to disrupt the hosts' rhythm and exploit any defensive vulnerabilities in a high-stakes encounter.