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Dynamo Secure Shutout Victory at Gillette Stadium

Houston Dynamo FC defeated the New England Revolution 2-0 on Saturday, with goals from Guilherme and Agustin Resch securing the win in Foxborough.

Marlene Keller

August 9, 20261 min read

soccer victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
soccer victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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Houston Dynamo FC2
New England Revolution0

August 8, 2026

Result Summary

The Houston Dynamo FC secured a decisive 2-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The visiting squad controlled the outcome with two distinct goals, leaving the home side without a single tally. The final attendance at the venue was recorded at 22,038 spectators.

Goal Timeline

Houston opened the scoring just before the break. In the 45th minute, plus one minute of stoppage time, Guilherme found the back of the net for the Dynamo. This late-half goal provided a crucial advantage as the teams headed into the locker rooms.

The second goal arrived in the second half. In the 63rd minute, Agustin Resch doubled Houston's lead. Resch’s strike effectively sealed the result, as New England was unable to respond or create further danger. There were exactly two goals scored in the entire match.

Key Performances

While the scoreline reflected a clean sheet for Houston, New England’s goalkeeper Matt Turner worked hard to keep the deficit at two, making five saves throughout the contest. For the Dynamo, Jonathan Bond was called into action less frequently, recording two saves to maintain the shutout.

In terms of offensive output, the shot totals were evenly split between the teams' primary attackers. New England’s Dor Turgeman led his side with two total shots. On the other side, Houston’s Mateusz Bogusz also registered two total shots, matching Turgeman’s output.

Post-Game Records

With this result, the New England Revolution’s record stands at 9 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses. The Houston Dynamo FC improved their standing to 10 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses. The match concluded with no further changes to the score or records.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761469

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Marlene Keller

Marlene Keller covers Melissa high school and area college sports.

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