The Houston Dynamo have been pushing upward in the Western Conference while on a four-match unbeaten streak and will look to continue their momentum when they visit Austin FC on Saturday.

Normally a match vs. Houston Dynamo FC would have a focus on the rivalry aspect for Austin FC, but with the Verde & Black fighting for their postseason life and Houston angling to host a first-round playoff series,

The Houston Dynamo dealt what almost certainly will amount to a death blow to Austin FC’s MLS Cup Playoff chances, handing the Verde and Black a 1-0 defeat at Q2 Stadium Saturday night. In reality, though,

This simply isn’t Austin FC’s season.  In what was likely its last gasp to remain in the MLS playoff race, the Verde & Black fell 1-0 to Houston Dynamo FC Saturday at Q2 Stadium.