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HOUSTON (May 16, 2026) – Houston Dynamo FC earned another thrilling stoppage-time win tonight, as attacker Guilherme’s 96th-minute goal secured Houston’s 1-0 victory over conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
The breakthrough finally came in the sixth minute of a scheduled seven in second half stoppage time. Guilherme played a short corner to captain Artur, who quickly one-timed back to the Brazilian attacker. Guilherme then cut into the box, and fired on his right foot, deflecting off the Vancouver goalkeeper and into the net for the decisive goal and all three points.
Guilherme now has 12 goal contributions this season, as the Dynamo have won seven of their last nine matches in all competitions. Through Thursday, May 21, fans can now vote to send their favorite Dynamo players to the 2026 MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte, N.C.
There was an extended stoppage in the first half when midfielder Diadié Samassékou went down with an injury after a midair collision in the penalty box. Samassékou was alert before leaving the pitch in an ambulance and was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
Houston managed the match’s first shot on target in the 39th minute as a Dynamo break ended with the ball of the feet of Guilherme, who curled a low shot that forced a diving save from goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka.
Attacking midfielder Mateusz Bogusz managed a quick-turn, dipping strike in the 43rd minute, but Takaoka managed to corral the ball into his chest.
Goalkeeper Jonathan Bond was called into action in the first half stoppage time when Mathias Laborda ran onto a ball at the edge of the box, but the veteran shot stopper easily quelled the danger for his first of three saves on the night.
In the 64th minute, Vancouver would be reduced to 10 men. A terrific ball played down the left side found a streaking Bogusz that forced Takaoka came off his line and out of the box to take down the Polish midfielder, earning a red card.
