Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Jonathan Bond delivered a strong performance with five saves as the team secured a scoreless draw against Minnesota United on Saturday night. The match, held in Houston, extended the Dynamo’s winless streak to seven games, with a record of 0-2-5 in that span. Despite the lack of victory, Houston has already clinched a playoff berth this season and currently stands at 13-9-9, accumulating 48 points.

Minnesota United, visiting Houston, remains in a precarious position regarding the postseason. With the draw, their record moved to 8-12-11, totaling 35 points. The Loons entered the weekend knowing they likely need to win all their remaining matches to advance to the playoffs. Drake Callender, Minnesota’s goalkeeper, made one save during the match, although the overall performance may prove costly for the team’s postseason hopes.

Throughout the game, Minnesota controlled several facets of play, maintaining a 7-4 advantage in corner kicks and outshooting Houston 17 to 11. Despite these offensive opportunities, neither team was able to capitalize on chances, resulting in a deadlock through 90 minutes.

The result leaves Minnesota under increased pressure as the regular season winds down, while Houston can approach upcoming matches with the security provided by its playoff qualification. Both teams continue their campaigns aiming to improve their standings and form ahead of the postseason.