Houston Dynamo look to end losing streak against Saint Louis City SC

The Western Conference foes meet for the first time this season on Saturday night.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:29am

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a soccer match between two teams, with sharp planes of color representing the players and action on the field.A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes Western Conference clash between the struggling Houston Dynamo and Saint Louis City SC.St. Louis Today

The Houston Dynamo will try to snap a three-game losing streak when they host Saint Louis City SC in a Western Conference matchup on Saturday. The Dynamo are 5-9-5 on the season and sit 12th in the conference, while Saint Louis City is 3-10-6 and in 15th place. Houston is led by forward Ezequiel Ponce, who has 4 goals, while Saint Louis is paced by Klauss with 6 goals.

Why it matters

Both teams are struggling near the bottom of the Western Conference standings, so this match represents an opportunity for one side to pick up crucial points and try to climb the table. The Dynamo are hoping to end their recent skid, while Saint Louis City is looking for just its fourth win of the season.

The details

The Dynamo have been in a rut lately, going 4-5-1 in their last 10 matches and averaging 1.6 goals per game during that stretch. They'll be without several injured players, including Nelson Quinones, Jack Mcglynn, and Andrew Tarbell. Saint Louis City has also struggled, going 1-6-3 in its last 10 and averaging 1.4 goals per game. The visitors will be missing several key players due to injury as well, including Henry Kessler, Tomas Ostrak, Chris Durkin, Eduard Lowen, Rasmus Alm, and Joakim Nilsson.

  • The match is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. EDT.

The players

Ezequiel Ponce

The Dynamo's leading scorer with 4 goals on the season.

Klauss

Saint Louis City's top goal-scorer with 6 goals.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to get back on track and start picking up points at home. Our fans deserve better, and we're determined to give them something to cheer about on Saturday.”

— Paulo Nagamura, Houston Dynamo Head Coach

What’s next

The Dynamo will look to build on this match when they host the Portland Timbers on April 22nd, while Saint Louis City will try to regroup before their next game against the LA Galaxy on April 26th.

The takeaway

This match represents a crucial opportunity for both the Houston Dynamo and Saint Louis City SC to try and turn around their seasons and climb up the Western Conference standings. With both teams struggling, the team that can capitalize on their opponent's weaknesses and pick up the three points could gain valuable momentum going forward.