MLS Next U16: FC Dallas score late and tie the Dynamo on the road

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026-2027 MLS Next season is officially underway, and until June, the top boys' teams in the country will go against each other week in, week out, fighting for victories on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Soccer Texas continues to follow the league in the Lone Star State, providing the best coverage in the region, with match recaps, performance recaps, photo galleries, and social media posts that highlight the hard work and impressive talent of local players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Saturday, October 17, we followed the Texas Derby, reuniting the [program_tooltip program_id='283657' first='Houston' last='Dynamo'] and [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas'] U16 teams at Houston Sports Park. Thanks to a pair of late goals, Dallas managed to earn a point on the road, coming back to tie the Dynamo 2-2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='283657' first='Houston' last='Dynamo'] U16 vs. [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas'] U16 - <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2026/10/mls-next-u16-houston-dynamo-vs-fc-dallas-photos-3/">Photos</a></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DeneqMeDkB0/?img_index=1","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DeneqMeDkB0/?img_index=1 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Dynamo got their first goal of the match in the 17th minute of action, when forward [player_tooltip player_id='295643' first='Eli' last='Georgas'] picked up the rebound of a corner kick and finished it into the back of the net. The home team's second goal was scored by forward [player_tooltip player_id='211230' first='Oscar' last='Olsen'], who received a pass behind the backline from midfielder [player_tooltip player_id='295566' first='Gideon' last='Gomez'] and buried it with a low driven shot in the 71st minute.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dallas only got on the scoreboard in the 88th minute with debuting forward [player_tooltip player_id='340084' first='Chris' last='Dakin-Davis'], who was taken down inside the box and converted from the spot. The visitors equalized the match during stoppage time with forward [player_tooltip player_id='377996' first='TJ' last='Olowu'], who was fouled on the edge of the box and fired a powerful shot into the upper corner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players of the Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["295561"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad420b63a6ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gonzalez did a great job of keeping [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas'] scoreless for 88 minutes and helped the Dynamo create the conditions for what could have been a victory. The goalkeeper was constantly challenged by the opponents and responded very well, making at least seven big saves, some of them in 1v1 plays. Gonzalez stood out for his positioning and his reflexes between the posts and was only beaten in dead-ball situations. The goalkeeper also did well when he had to use his feet, moving the ball accurately and efficiently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":415287,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/10/2J4A0341_641c36.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-415287" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["211230"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad420b63a761"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olsen spent most of the match playing as an attacking midfielder and was very active for the Dynamo in the final third. He moved very well to get on the ball and did a good job of connecting with his teammates in the attacking half. Olsen also consistently got into the penalty box, almost scoring in the first half after following up on a shot from a teammate and getting the team's second goal in the match after making a good run in behind and showing calm in front of the goal. He ended the match playing on the left and showed good effort and determination to help on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":415296,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/10/2J4A0372.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-415296" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["295643"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad420b63a7b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Georgas played more to the right side of the Dynamo's attack and was very involved offensively. Combining great size, good pace and nice quality on the ball, he was a handful for [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas']' defenders, creating all sorts of problems for them. Georgas made good runs on the ball, worked well with his back to the goal and connected well with his teammates. He was very opportunistic in scoring the team's first goal by following on a corner kick and being in the right place to pick up the rebound.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":415279,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/10/2J4A0328.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-415279" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["295681"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad420b63a804"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bustami had a solid performance at right back for the Dynamo and was one of the team's most reliable players. He had more of a defensive role in the first half and did very well in it, controlling his zone and winning duels to keep opponents away from the penalty box. Bustami also played an important role in the team's buildup, staying back to form a back three and moving the ball out of the right with quality. He pushed forward on some occasions during the second half and did well in that, demonstrating good pace to overlap, calm and confidence to connect with his teammates and sending accurate crosses into the box.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":415270,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/10/2J4A0307_c8a932.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-415270" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["377996"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad420b63a84d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olowu was one of [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas']' main attacking weapons in the match and scored their last-minute equalizer. He played more to the right side of their attack and was very good at making turns on defenders and using his pace to beat them in space, getting 1v1 with the Dynamo goalkeeper on a couple of occasions. Olowu also spent time playing as a right winger and did well out wide, too, showing good resources to take on defenders. He drew the free kick that resulted in the team's second goal and showed a great deal of confidence to take it and score in Dallas' last opportunity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":415292,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/10/2J4A0359.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-415292" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["340084"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad420b63a895"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dakin-Davis made a big impact in his debut with [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas'] and helped the team rescue a point in a match that seemed lost. He came in during the second half and boosted their offense, showing quality on the ball and playing aggressively in the final third. Equipped with a big frame and a talented left foot, he played more to the right and did well when facing opponents 1v1, absorbing contact very well, and also showing good chemistry with his teammates. Dakin-Davis started Dallas' reaction by drawing a penalty kick and converted it with an excellent shot in the upper corner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":415297,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/10/2J4A0376_d5e525.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-415297" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["295564"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad420b63a8db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pea was very solid at left back and stood out in [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas']' backline. He was matched up with Dynamo's talented winger [player_tooltip player_id='295569' first='Kenzynton' last='Pierre'] and did a good job of keeping him quiet with strong and well-timed defensive action. Pea was very good defensively, winning 1v1 duels and anticipating plays extremely well, which allowed him to win the ball even when two opponents went into his zone. He got into the attacking half more often during the second half when [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas'] pushed forward looking for goals and delivered good crosses into the box.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":415284,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/10/2J4A0336.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-415284" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["300583"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad420b63a921"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing more to the left, Lamar was very intense and direct up top for [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas'] and served as an interesting attacking option for them. His constant movement in the final third helped generate chances for the visiting side and kept the Dynamo backline under pressure. Lamar showed great determination to fight for the ball and used his body well to shield it and keep possession. He managed to get in behind the backline a couple of times and had good chances to score, being a constant threat to the home team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":415288,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/10/2J4A0347_fbe7c1.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-415288" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->