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Guilherme<\/a> was signed for moments like these.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The Brazilian winger, a marquee\u00a0Designated Player acquisition<\/a> from Brazilian S\u00e9rie A side Santos FC ahead of the 2026 MLS season, scored the stoppage-time winner to lead Houston Dynamo FC<\/a> to a 1-0 win<\/a> over Supporters’ Shield leaders Vancouver Whitecaps FC<\/a> at Shell Energy Stadium Saturday night.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u201cThere is not a lot he can\u2019t do,\u201d Houston head coach Ben Olsen told the press after the match. \u201cRight foot, left foot, he can provide, he can serve, he is good in the air, he is a great athlete, and he is a great soccer player\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt is not just about his talent, we all know how talented he is. It is about, \u2018Can we put him in the best position and situation for our group?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2014 Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) May 17, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n With the match in the balance, Guilherme beat\u00a0Aziel Jackson<\/a> off the dribble before blasting a near-post shot past Isaac Boehmer<\/a>, who had entered the match after Yohei Takaoka<\/a> was shown a red card in the 64th minute.<\/p>\n One of several\u00a0high-profile offseason signings<\/a> made by Houston, Guilherme paces the squad in goal contributions (7g\/5a), a year removed from winning the 2025 Campeonato Paulista Golden Boot (10 goals) with Santos.<\/p>\n Guilherme’s heroics helped Houston move into fifth place in the Western Conference ahead of a trip to the LA Galaxy<\/a> on May 23 (10:30 pm ET | Apple TV<\/a>) for their final match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> break.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nMan for the moment<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n