Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake: Preview, How to Watch It, & Predicted Lineups

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·9 September 2026

Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake: Preview, How to Watch It, & Predicted Lineups

We are gathered around for a new MLS Matchup. Recently, we’ve discussed whether the playoffs would be today, how they started today, and we can ignore the fact that we will have some interesting encounters that will make fans eager for the postseason.

Now, we have one of the matches of the night: Houston Dynamo against Real Salt Lake.

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One of the most even matches, because both teams are in horrible form right now.

With that being said, join us for this Houston Dynamo vs. Real Salt Lake preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.

Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Predicted Lineups

Aug 25, 2026; Commerce City, CO, USA; Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna (10) before the start of the Leagues Cup Quarterfinals against Club Leon at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

When is the kick-off? Wednesday, September 9th
What time is kick-off? 8:30 pm ET
Where is it played? Shell Energy Stadium, Texas

Predicted lineups for the Dynamo vs RSL

Houston Dynamo:

Goalkeeper: Jonathan Bond
Defenders: Lawrence Ennali, Agustin Resch, Lucas Halter, Franco Negri
Midfielders: Artur, Mateusz Bogusz, Aguustin Bouzat, Hector Herrera, Guilherme Augusto
Forwards: Duncan McGuire

Real Salt Lake

Goalkeeper: Rafael Cabral
Defenders: Sam Junqua, Juan Jose Arias, Lukas Engel, Alexandros Katranis
Midfielders: Noel Caliskan, Luca Moisa, Juan Manuel Sarabia, Saba Lobzhanidze
Forwards: Diego Luna, Sergi Solans

Where to watch the Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake

The encounter between these two teams will start at 8:30 pm ET at Shell Energy Stadium in Texas.

This match is available to watch live on Apple TV. Remember, all MLS games can only be watched through Apple TV.

Injury Report

Houston Dynamo:

Lyle Foster
Jimmy Maurer
Marcelo Saracchi

Real Salt Lake:

Zach Booth
Griffin Dillon
Justen Glad
Ariath Piol
Emeka Eneli: Questionable
Morgan Guilavogui: Questionable
Sam Junqua: Questionable
Stijn Spierings: Questionable

Score Prediction

One of the weakest matchups on paper due to the poor form of both teams. However, Houston Dynamo have shown they can be a solid team in attack, while Real Salt Lake have shown they can be an offensive powerhouse capable of scoring goals from anywhere.

Right now, neither of those two attributes is showing, but that doesn’t mean the game can’t be interesting given the quality of the players on the field.

Now, let’s not forget that the Dynamo is second in the Western Conference and a clear candidate for the MLS Cup. Even though recent results haven’t followed them, Houston has the upper hand over RSL.