The Dynamo had to hold on in the dying moments Sunday night, but when they did they were rewarded with the prospects of a life they have not lived in four years.
By playing to a 0-0 draw with Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park, the Dynamo clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2013.
Tyler Deric was the hero after making a career-high nine saves.
Here are three key takeaways:
1 – Tyler Deric has shown flashes of brilliance throughout his career so it was no surprise to see him answer the call on Sunday when the Dynamo needed him most.