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Guilherme, Petar Musa bring star power to Texas Derby showdown
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Guilherme, Petar Musa bring star power to Texas Derby showdown
By Dylan Butler
The Texas Derby heats up on Saturday night, as Houston Dynamo FC and FC Dallas square off in a Matchday 31 clash with major Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs implications.
How to watch & stream
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Apple TV
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When
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Saturday, Oct. 17 | 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT
Where
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Shell Energy Stadium | Houston, Texas
Houston Dynamo FC
Standings
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5th in Western Conference
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46 points (13W-9L-7D)
Last game
The Dynamo played to a thrilling 3-3 draw at San Diego FC on Wednesday, led by Guilherme 's brace and Mateusz Bogusz 's bicycle kick.
Players to watch
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Guilherme: The Brazilian is a candidate for Newcomer of the Year, tallying 16g/9a since arriving from Santos FC in his home country.
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Mateusz Bogusz: The Polish international has 7g/4a since joining Houston from LIGA MX side Cruz Azul for what could become a club-record fee (reportedly around $10 million).
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Lyle Foster: After representing South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Foster arrived on loan from EFL Championship side Burnley in early September.
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Héctor Herrera: Currently in his second Dynamo stint, the Mexican legend is a two-time MLS All-Star and 2023 MLS Best XI selection.
Need to know
With Guilherme spearheading the attack, Houston are enjoying a bounce-back season and battling for a top-four spot in the Western Conference.
They're on the doorstep of securing an Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot, and hope to make a run at a third MLS Cup title.
FC Dallas
Standings
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3rd in Western Conference
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50 points (14W-7L-8D)
Last game
FC Dallas booked a playoff spot midweek after Kaick 's sensational volley helped secure a 1-0 win over Seattle Sounders FC .
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Additionally, Daniel provided seven saves to make Matchday 30's Team of the Matchday presented by Audi .
Players to watch
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Petar Musa: The Croatian international striker is second only to Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot presented by Audi race (19 goals).
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Logan Farrington: Farrington has been the perfect wingman for Musa and is enjoying a career year with 15 goal contributions (10g/5a).
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Kaick: The Brazilian is a key cog in Dallas' midfield, doing the gritty work while also providing 4g/2a.
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Osaze Urhoghide: The 26-year-old center back has been a standout in FCD's backline and contributed 2g/3a on the attacking end.
Need to know
After winning a wild 4-3 match vs. Houston earlier this year, Dallas are on the verge of reclaiming El Capitán – the replica cannon trophy awarded annually to the winner of the Texas Derby.
If Vancouver Whitecaps FC and St. Louis CITY SC falter this weekend, Dallas could also finish Matchday 31 atop the Western Conference standings. Head coach Eric Quill's side is enjoying a fantastic season.
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The Texas Derby is always heated, and so far Houston (43%) are given the edge over Dallas (31%).
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Market insights shared are current as of Friday, Oct. 16 at 9 am ET.
