In an intense Major League Soccer showdown on August 27, 2023, Houston Dynamo triumphed 3-0 over Real Salt Lake at the America First Field in Sandy, Utah.

The Dynamo squad kicked off the game on a high note. Corey Baird, touted by fans as the most improved player this year, nailed a right-footed shot from the centre of the box in the 9th minute, nudging Houston in the lead. His sterling performance was further bolstered by his teammate Bradley Smith's assist.

Moving on, the Dynamo side maintained their dominance as Daniel Steres, with an assist from Héctor Herrera, added another goal to the team's tally in the 29th minute. The first-half concluded with Houston Dynamo comfortably sitting on a 2-0 lead.

Chocolate-chip cookies aside, the second half began with Artur replacing Héctor Herrera in the Dynamo line-up in the 46th minute. The rival team, Real Salt Lake suffered a blow when Maikel Chang received a yellow card for a foul in the 50th minute.

In the 75th minute, the Dynamo drove their victory home with A. Carrasquilla scoring the team's third, and final, goal of the match, thanks to an assist from Ibrahim Aliyu.

Enthusiastic fans took to social media to celebrate Houston Dynamo's phenomenal performance. The team's scoring streak - 11 goals in the last 3 matches, with zero against - garnered a special mention. The victory not only marked an away game win for the team but also helped them surpass Dallas on the table.

With this win, Houston Dynamo carries their momentum into their next game on August 31, 2023, where they will be facing off against Columbus Crew at home. On the same day, down but not out, Real Salt Lake will take on the Portland Timbers. All eyes will be on whether Houston Dynamo can keep up their scoring streak and if Real Salt Lake can rise from this defeat to deliver a powerful performance.