St. Louis City vs Houston Dynamo: MLS Matchday 21 Preview
St. Louis City welcome Houston Dynamo for a consequential MLS Western Conference clash on Saturday, August 23, 2026, in Matchday 21 of the regular season. The hosts, under Yoann Damet, sit sixth with 29 points from 19 matches, while Ben Olsen’s second-place Houston side arrive on 35 points, looking to widen the gap between the two playoff contenders.
Team News and Injury Latest
Both sides are largely at full strength for this encounter. St. Louis City will be without three long-term absentees: Kyle Hiebert is sidelined with a hip issue, Brendan McSorley remains out with an ankle problem, and Célio Pompeu continues his recovery from a knee injury. No other fitness or suspension concerns cloud Damet’s selection picture.
Houston Dynamo likewise report a clean bill of health among their likely starters. Goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer misses out with a back complaint, and Marcelo Saracchi is unavailable for non-injury reasons, while Felipe Andrade and Antonio Carlos are listed as questionable with lower-body issues. The spine of the team that has powered Houston to second in the West should otherwise remain intact.