2025 MLS Season Kicks off in Houston
The 2025 MLS season opened with a cold, rainy Texas Derby at Shell Energy Stadium, and the conditions only added to the intensity of the night. Houston struck early, finding their breakthrough in the first half when Amine Bassi finished off a low cross from Griffin Dorsey, giving the Dynamo a well-earned 1–0 lead and sending the home crowd into the storm with momentum.
As the match wore on, Dallas grew into the game and pushed harder after halftime. The wet surface created unpredictable moments, and Dallas took advantage late in the second half. A quick attacking sequence brought them level, and minutes later the visitors completed the turnaround with a go-ahead finish that shifted the match in their favor.
Houston pushed for a response in the final minutes, driving numbers forward and forcing Dallas to defend deep, but the equalizer never materialized. The rain, the rivalry, and the swings in momentum made the opener feel bigger than a typical first match — a gritty start to 2025 that set the tone for both teams.
Here are some moments from opening night in Houston.
