Houston Dynamo edged out Nashville SC in a close win on Monday, 1x2, on matchday 3. In this competition, Gary Smith's team came from two draws, and Houston, TX's team came from a defeat. Walker Zimmerman was decisive with 1 goal.
After 29 minutes, Sebastián Ferreira opened the scoring for Houston Dynamo, from the penalty spot. Houston, TX's team scored their second goal of the game through forward, after 39 minutes, assisted by Darwin Quintero.
With 90 minutes already on the clock, Houston Dynamo saw Teenage Hadebe get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. Walker Zimmerman netted the last goal in stoppage time.
. In the next fixture, Houston Dynamo will host LA Galaxy, while Nashville SC visit Los Angeles FC.
| Nashville SC | Houston Dynamo | |||
3 | Shots | 3 | ||
| 8 | 1 | Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
| 7 | 6 | Total Tackles | 5 | 8 |
| 8 | 2 | Tackles Won | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | 1 | Ball steals | 10 | 7 |
| 7 | 56 | Total Passes | 51 | 8 |
| 7 | 49 | Passes Completed | 45 | 8 |
| 8 | 1 | Saves | 2 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | 1 | Fouls Suffered | 2 | 7 |
