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Houston Dynamo FC's playoff hopes hinge on Decision Day after 2-1 loss to Seattle

Dynamo FC needs a win and other results to go their way to claim a playoff spot

Houston Dynamo FC's playoff hopes are hanging by a thread after a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Sounders FC on Sunday night at Lumen Field. The loss drops the Dynamo to 10-18-6 on the season, and they now need a win in their final regular season game against the San Jose Earthquakes and other results to go their way to claim a playoff spot.

The Dynamo started the game brightly and took the lead in the 10th minute through a Fafa Picault goal. However, the Sounders equalized just before halftime through a goal from Raúl Ruidíaz. The Sounders then took the lead in the 55th minute through a goal from Hé;ctor Herrera.

The Dynamo pushed for an equalizer in the second half, but they were unable to find a way past the Sounders' defense. The loss means that the Dynamo's playoff hopes are now out of their own hands. They will need to win their final game against the Earthquakes and hope that other results go their way in order to qualify for the postseason.

Key moments

10th minute: Fafa Picault gives the Dynamo the lead.
44th minute: Raúl Ruidíaz equalizes for the Sounders.
55th minute: Hé;ctor Herrera gives the Sounders the lead.

What's next?

The Dynamo will host the San Jose Earthquakes in their final regular season game on Sunday, October 9th. The game will be played at PNC Stadium and will start at 7:30 p.m. CT.

Notes from the match

The Dynamo have now lost four of their last five games.
The Sounders are now unbeaten in their last five games.
The Dynamo have only won one of their last seven away games.
The Dynamo have failed to score in their last two away games.
Hé;ctor Herrera's goal was his first for the Sounders.

Quotes from the match

Dynamo FC head coach Paulo Nagamura: "We're disappointed with the result, but we still have a chance to make the playoffs. We need to win our last game and hope that other results go our way. We're going to keep fighting until the end." Sounders FC head coach Brian Schmetzer: "We're happy with the win, but we know that we still have a lot of work to do. We need to keep winning games and hope that other results go our way in order to win the Supporters' Shield."