Dynamo's Jimmy Maurer, Sounders' Stefan Frei duel to scoreless draw

The Houston Dynamo and Seattle Sounders battled to a scoreless draw at Lumen Field, showcasing strong defensive performances from both teams. Jimmy Maurer, making his first start for the Dynamo, replaced the injured Andrew Tarbell and recorded four saves, demonstrating his skill in goal. On the opposing side, Stefan Frei achieved his first clean sheet of the season, stopping the only shot he faced and marking his 100th career shutout. Both goalkeepers remained untested in the first half, leading to a lack of scoring opportunities. The Dynamo's struggle in Seattle continues, as they have never managed to defeat the Sounders on their home turf.

The match extended the Sounders' dominance over the Dynamo, with a record of 12-1-4 in their last 16 meetings. Former Sounders captain Nicolás Lodeiro played a pivotal role in helping the Dynamo secure a point during his return to Seattle. Looking ahead, the Dynamo will face the Portland Timbers while the Sounders prepare for a clash against the San Jose Earthquakes.