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Houston Dynamo FC Shut Out New England Revolution

Guilherme and Agustin Resch scored in the first half to give Houston a 2-0 victory at Gillette Stadium.

Cody Esparza

August 9, 20261 min read

soccer victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
soccer victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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Houston Dynamo FC2
New England Revolution0

August 8, 2026

Match Result

The Houston Dynamo FC secured a clean-sheet victory on Saturday, August 8, 2026, defeating the New England Revolution 2-0 at Gillette Stadium. The win improved the visiting team's record to 10-2-6, while the home side fell to 9-3-6.

First-Half Goals

Houston took control early in the match, capitalizing on a late first-half opportunity. In the 45th minute plus one second of stoppage time, Guilherme found the back of the net to give the Dynamo an early lead. The momentum carried into the second half, with Agustin Resch doubling Houston's advantage in the 63rd minute.

These two goals proved sufficient for the visitors, as New England was unable to generate any offensive production throughout the contest.

Key Performances

While neither side managed significant shot volume, specific players stood out in their respective roles. For New England, Matt Turner made five saves to keep the scoreline closer than the result might suggest. Dor Turgeman led his team in attacking efforts with two total shots.

On the Houston side, Jonathan Bond was called into action twice, making two saves to preserve the shutout. Mateusz Bogusz also contributed to the Dynamo's attack, registering two total shots during the match.

Final Details

The match drew an attendance of 22,038 spectators at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. With this result, Houston extends its recent form with a positive outcome, while New England remains winless in this particular fixture. The final scoreline reflected Houston's efficiency in front of goal and their defensive solidity against a Revolution side that struggled to create meaningful chances.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761469

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Cody Esparza

Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.

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