Mateusz Bogusz Scores Within 22 Seconds in USA

Houston Dynamo FC advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after defeating USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive FC 4-1. The match took place on April 15, 2026, at Shell Energy Stadium.

The victory was defined by a dominant offensive performance, highlighted by three goal contributions from midfielder Ondřej Lingr. Lingr recorded his first goal of the year and provided two assists to help secure the win.

Early Lead and Second-Half Surge

Houston established control early in the contest, scoring in the second minute. Lingr opened the scoring with a bicycle kick into the net following an accurate ball delivered from the right side of the box by Nick Markanich. This play marked Markanich’s first assist of the year.

The momentum continued immediately after the halftime interval. Attacking midfielder Mateusz Bogusz doubled the lead just 22 seconds into the second half. Following a through ball from Lingr, Bogusz delivered a right-footed strike inside the box that deflected off an El Paso defender and into the goal.

The goal represented Bogusz’s second goal of the year and Lingr’s first assist of the year. Bogusz, a representative of the Polish national team born in Ruda Śląska, entered the match at the start of the second half to provide the immediate impact.

Further Scoring and El Paso Response

Houston extended their lead further in the 58th minute. Midfielder Héctor Herrera provided a header inside the box that found Markanich, who converted with a left-footed volley into the bottom left corner. This goal was Markanich’s first for the Dynamo.

Forward Ezequiel Ponce also contributed to the scoreline, recording his first goal of the year to bring the final tally to 4-1.

El Paso Locomotive FC managed to find the net in the 75th minute. Former Houston Dynamo player Roberto Avila scored from outside the box, directing the ball into the bottom right corner.

Roster Rotations and First Starts

The match provided an opportunity for several players to make their first appearances in the starting lineup for the season or the club. The following players made their first Dynamo starts on April 15, 2026:

• Nick Markanich
• Agustin Resch
• Sam Vines

forward Aliyu Ibrahim and goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer recorded their first starts of the year during the fixture.

Upcoming Round of 16 Fixture

With this victory, Houston Dynamo FC moves forward in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The club is scheduled to host another USL Championship side, Louisville City FC, in the Round of 16.

The match against Louisville City FC will take place on either April 28 or April 29, 2026. The official date and time are expected to be confirmed later this week. Tickets for the upcoming match have been made available via Tixr starting at $5.