The Houston Dynamo recorded their second shutout victory in five days over Los Angeles FC, prevailing 1–0 on Wednesday night, June 14, in Los Angeles.
After a dominant 4–0 win in Houston on Saturday, the Dynamo (7–7–3, 24 points) triumphed in the rematch thanks to Micael’s 23rd-minute goal and another solid defensive performance.
It was the Dynamo’s first road win (1–6–2) of the season, while 10-man Los Angeles FC took their first home loss (5–1–2).
LAFC was playing without two important regulars, as leading scorer Denis Bouanga (10 goals) and starting midfielder Jose Cifuentes were both away on international duty.
Los Angeles FC forward CARLOS VELA (10) shields off a Houston Dynamo defender at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2023. (Courtesy of LAFC via The Epoch Times)
A Hector Herrera free kick from just outside the box set up Houston’s goal. Herrera’s ball first found Erik Sviatchenko, and while goalkeeper John McCarthy dove to knock the shot aside, the ball was still loose near the corner of the Los Angeles net….