Houston Dynamo vs. Montreal Impact | 2019 MLS Match Preview

2019-03-09-HOU-MTL

2019 MLS Regular Season - Week 2
Houston Dynamo vs. Montreal Impact
BBVA Compass Stadium - Houston, Texas
March 9 - 5:00 PM ET


TV: TVAS
STREAMING: MLS LIVE on ESPN+ (US)


The Houston Dynamo hope to bounce back from a disappointing 2-0 loss to Tigres in the opening leg of the Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals when they host the Montreal Impact on Saturday at 5 pm.


The Dynamo opened their MLS slate last Saturday with a 1-1 home draw against Real Salt Lake, while Montreal is searching for back-to-back road wins against Western Conference opposition after defeating the San Jose Earthquakes, 2-1, in Week 1. 


Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo vs. Montreal Impact | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Eric Bird (M) - left ankle injury
    • OUT: Juan David Cabezas (M) - right thigh injury
    • OUT: Erik McCue (D) - left foot injury
  • Suspended: Ronaldo Peña (F), Matias Vera (M)
  • Suspended after next caution: None
  • International duty: None


Montreal Impact

Houston Dynamo vs. Montreal Impact | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Ken Krolicki (M) - dislocated right elbow
    • OUT: Jason Beaulieu (GK) - cyst on left knee
    • QUESTIONABLE: Harry Novillo (M) - hamstring injury
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution: None
  • International duty: None


Series Matchup at Dynamo


  • Dynamo 6 wins, 15 goals
  • Impact 0 wins, 4 goals
  • 1 draw


Officials


  • Referee: Ismail Elfath
  • Assistant Referees: Kyle Atkins, Chris Wattam
  • 4th Official: Ted Unkel
  • VAR: Kevin Terry Jr