Austin FC II will return to Parmer Field this weekend, hosting in-state rivals Houston Dynamo 2 under the Friday night lights. The match is scheduled for an 8:00 p.m. CT kickoff and will be available on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.
Austin FC II recently faced a narrow 3-2 away defeat against MNUFC2, a team that included several first-team players. Despite the loss, Austin FC II remains just two points below the playoff line. Notably, their upcoming opponents, Houston Dynamo 2, currently occupy that crucial playoff position.
A victory for Austin FC II against Dynamo 2, combined with dropped points by Portland and Kansas City, could propel them into the eighth and final playoff spot in the MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference. Head Coach Brett Uttley’s squad has shown strong form at home, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches at Parmer Field and collecting 13 out of a possible 15 points.
Houston Dynamo 2's trip to Austin marks their first away game in nearly a month. During a recent three-match homestand, they secured seven points but have struggled on the road this season, earning only 12 points from 12 away games—the third-fewest in the MLSNP Western Conference.
Key player Diego Gonzalez has contributed significantly to Houston's campaign with four goals and a team-high nine assists. Gabriel Segal leads the team's scoring with nine goals. Overall, Dynamo 2’s attack ranks 15th in MLS NEXT Pro, averaging 1.7 goals per game. Their defense is among the top seven in the league, allowing an average of 1.6 goals per game.