Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo: 3 takeaways as Verde win MLS derby 2-0
Austin FC defeated Houston Dynamo FC 2-0 on Saturday in an MLS match at Q2 Stadium behind goals from Jayden Nelson and Myrto Uzuni.
AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 25: Brendan Hines-Ike #4 of Austin FC controls the ball whilst under pressure from hou20during the MLS match between Austin FC and Houston Dynamo FC at Q2 Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Scott Wachter/MLS via Getty Images) (Scott Wachter/MLS via Getty Images) Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike noted the club’s season isn’t fixed after Saturday. But following a four-game stretch where they went 0-3-1 and gave up 12 goals, the Verde & Black’s 2-0 win over Houston Dynamo FC at Q2 Stadium is more significant than a typical MLS win in April.
Jayden Nelson and Myrto Uzuni scored first-half goals and Austin FC played one of its better defensive second halves of the season as the Verde & Black won for the first time since March 1. Here are some key takeaways as Austin FC (2-4-4, 10 points) gets a full week off before hosting St. Louis on May 3.
Austin FC was desperate for a win This wasn’t a must-win contest for Austin FC, but for the 10th match of the season, it’s about as close as one could be. The Verde & Black had no momentum and in the last two weeks had lost to a USL club in the U. S.
Open Cup and been blown out 5-1 by San Jose. “(The win) is really, really important, just from a tough week standpoint for us as players and for the club,” Hines-Ike said. “I think the biggest thing was putting together a full performance, because that’s been clearly indicative of our last few results.