Sporting Kansas City II lost 2-1 to Houston Dynamo 2 on April 26 at home, as Houston continued its undefeated run in the Western Conference. The match saw Johann Ortiz score a late goal for Sporting KC II after Austin Brummett netted twice in the first half for Houston.
The result is significant as it marks Sporting KC II’s first loss since April 4, ending a brief streak of comeback results. Houston now leads the conference with 20 points and remains unbeaten this season.
During the match, goalkeeper Jacob Molinaro made an early save for Sporting KC II, while Daniel Russo cleared a dangerous ball from near the goal line. Kashan Hines nearly opened scoring for Sporting but hit the crossbar. Brummett scored his first goal in the sixth minute after receiving a pass from Matthew Arana and added another with a diving header later in the half. The teams received four yellow cards before halftime.
Head coach Lee Tschantret made several substitutions throughout the second half, including bringing on Ortiz and Trevor Burns in the final stages. Ortiz reduced Houston’s lead with a solo effort during stoppage time, assisted by Burns who recorded his first professional assist. Despite late pressure from Sporting KC II, including an inswinging corner headed over by Pierre Lurot, Houston held on for victory.
Looking ahead, Sporting Kansas City II will play Tacoma Defiance and Ventura County FC next week to finish their four-match homestand. Both games are scheduled for early May and will be available to stream through OneFootball or attended with tickets purchased via SeatGeek.com.