Top 5 rivalries in Major League Soccer history

#4 Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas - The Texas Derby

The Texas Derby has been nothing short of intensity

The Texas Derby is contested between Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas in order to recognize the best club in the state of Texas.

This is one of the most intense derbies in America’s top flight history, with both teams facing each other a total of 36 times. Dallas currently leads the head-to-head record with 13 wins, compared to Houston’s 12. However, it is Houston, who holds the largest marginal victory over their rivals, from when the Dynamos defeated Dallas 5-0, in 2016.

The two teams also play a series of matches where the winner is handed the El Capitan, Houston currently leads the series with six wins to Dallas’ five.

The Dallas players celebrating a goal against their big-time rivals

Over the years, there have also been almost nine players who have represented both the teams in the Texas derby, such as the likes of Brad Davis, Eric Alexander, and Abe Thompson.

In terms of honours, Houston are currently leading with 11 major trophies to their name, whereas Dallas have won a total of 8 honours.