Smith rallies Dynamo to 1-0 victory over Rapids with stoppage-time goal
The ball whistles past Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro (9) after his kick was blocked by Houston Dynamo defender Micael in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Dynamo midfielder Artur heads the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Colorado Rapids Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Omir Fernandez, right, looks to pass the ball as Houston Dynamo defender Ethan Bartlow, left, and midfielder Griffin Dorsey, center, cover in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Omir Fernandez, front, pursues the ball with Houston Dynamo midfielder Griffin Dorsey in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Omir Fernandez, front, pursues the ball with Houston Dynamo midfielder Griffin Dorsey in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett, right, collects the ball as Houston Dynamo midfielder Artur, left, defends in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. Rapids midfielder Oliver Larraz, center, trails the action. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Dynamo midfielder Brooklyn Raines, left, fights for control of the ball with Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett, right, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett, left, kicks the ball over Houston Dynamo midfielder Griffin Dorsey, right, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids forward Calvin Harris, left, becomes entangled with Houston Dynamo defender Franco Escobar, right, while pursuing the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen takes notes in the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Colorado Rapids, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids forward Calvin Harris, left, kicks the ball as Houston Dynamo defender Micael pursues in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Dynamo midfielder Ján Greguš, left, collects the ball as Colorado Rapids midfielder Oliver Larraz, center, and forward Calvin Harris defend in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Djordje Mihailović (10) looks to pass the ball as Houston Dynamo defender Franco Escobar defends in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Dynamo midfielder Sebastian Kowalczyk, right, fights for the ball with Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Dynamo midfielder Sebastian Kowalczyk, left, fights for control of the ball with Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro, left, fends off Houston Dynamo midfielder Artur, center, after driving past forward Ibrahim Aliyu in pursuit of the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro, back center, runs into the leg of Houston Dynamo defender Micael (31) after he cleared the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids head coach Chris Armas directs his team against the Houston Dynamo in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids forward Calvin Harris, right, passes the ball between the legs of Houston Dynamo defender Micael, left, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The ball whistles past Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro (9) after his kick was blocked by Houston Dynamo defender Micael in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The ball whistles past Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro (9) after his kick was blocked by Houston Dynamo defender Micael in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Dynamo midfielder Artur heads the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Colorado Rapids Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Omir Fernandez, right, looks to pass the ball as Houston Dynamo defender Ethan Bartlow, left, and midfielder Griffin Dorsey, center, cover in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Omir Fernandez, right, looks to pass the ball as Houston Dynamo defender Ethan Bartlow, left, and midfielder Griffin Dorsey, center, cover in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Omir Fernandez, front, pursues the ball with Houston Dynamo midfielder Griffin Dorsey in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Omir Fernandez, front, pursues the ball with Houston Dynamo midfielder Griffin Dorsey in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Omir Fernandez, front, pursues the ball with Houston Dynamo midfielder Griffin Dorsey in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Omir Fernandez, front, pursues the ball with Houston Dynamo midfielder Griffin Dorsey in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett, right, collects the ball as Houston Dynamo midfielder Artur, left, defends in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. Rapids midfielder Oliver Larraz, center, trails the action. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett, right, collects the ball as Houston Dynamo midfielder Artur, left, defends in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. Rapids midfielder Oliver Larraz, center, trails the action. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Dynamo midfielder Brooklyn Raines, left, fights for control of the ball with Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett, right, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Dynamo midfielder Brooklyn Raines, left, fights for control of the ball with Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett, right, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett, left, kicks the ball over Houston Dynamo midfielder Griffin Dorsey, right, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett, left, kicks the ball over Houston Dynamo midfielder Griffin Dorsey, right, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids forward Calvin Harris, left, becomes entangled with Houston Dynamo defender Franco Escobar, right, while pursuing the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids forward Calvin Harris, left, becomes entangled with Houston Dynamo defender Franco Escobar, right, while pursuing the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen takes notes in the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Colorado Rapids, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids forward Calvin Harris, left, kicks the ball as Houston Dynamo defender Micael pursues in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids forward Calvin Harris, left, kicks the ball as Houston Dynamo defender Micael pursues in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Dynamo midfielder Ján Greguš, left, collects the ball as Colorado Rapids midfielder Oliver Larraz, center, and forward Calvin Harris defend in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Dynamo midfielder Ján Greguš, left, collects the ball as Colorado Rapids midfielder Oliver Larraz, center, and forward Calvin Harris defend in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Djordje Mihailović (10) looks to pass the ball as Houston Dynamo defender Franco Escobar defends in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Djordje Mihailović (10) looks to pass the ball as Houston Dynamo defender Franco Escobar defends in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Dynamo midfielder Sebastian Kowalczyk, right, fights for the ball with Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Dynamo midfielder Sebastian Kowalczyk, right, fights for the ball with Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Dynamo midfielder Sebastian Kowalczyk, left, fights for control of the ball with Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Dynamo midfielder Sebastian Kowalczyk, left, fights for control of the ball with Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro, left, fends off Houston Dynamo midfielder Artur, center, after driving past forward Ibrahim Aliyu in pursuit of the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro, left, fends off Houston Dynamo midfielder Artur, center, after driving past forward Ibrahim Aliyu in pursuit of the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro, back center, runs into the leg of Houston Dynamo defender Micael (31) after he cleared the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro, back center, runs into the leg of Houston Dynamo defender Micael (31) after he cleared the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids head coach Chris Armas directs his team against the Houston Dynamo in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids forward Calvin Harris, right, passes the ball between the legs of Houston Dynamo defender Micael, left, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids forward Calvin Harris, right, passes the ball between the legs of Houston Dynamo defender Micael, left, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Defender Brad Smith scored in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time and the Houston Dynamo pulled out a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night.
Smith took a pass from Sebastián Ferreira on a fast break and scored for the first time this season. Smith has two goals and two assists in four starts and 22 appearances with the Dynamo over the past two seasons.
Houston (2-1-1) earns three points in its first road match of the season. The Dynamo and Rapids (1-2-2) played to a scoreless draw in Commerce City last season. Houston beat Colorado 5-1 at home last October to clinch a playoff spot.
Steve Clark, who recently made his 250th career start and tied a club record with 12 clean sheets last season, made two saves for his second shutout in a row.
Zack Steffen turned away one shot in his fifth start in goal for Colorado after four seasons with the Columbus Crew. The Rapids lead the all-time series 15-12-13.
The Dynamo earned the club’s 200th all-time victory last time out with a 1-0 win over the Portland Timbers.
Houston returns home to play the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday. Colorado will host Los Angeles FC on Saturday.
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