Major League Soccer Gameweek 19
Houston Dynamo 1 - 0 FT Los Angeles Galaxy
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
21' Guilherme
45'+1 H. Herrera
HT
↓ M. Yoshida ↑C. Garces 46'
↓ E. Wynder ↑I. Parente 54'
56' L. Ennali
C. Garces 58'
↓ R. Taylor ↑H. Lozano 65'
65' ↓ F. Negri ↑D. Holmes
65' ↓ D. McGuire ↑O. Lingr
↓ K. Furuhashi ↑T. Elgersma 65'
83' ↓ J. McGlynn ↑A. Bouzat
89' ↓ H. Herrera ↑D. Samassekou
89' ↓ M. Bogusz ↑I. Aliyu
↓ L. Sanabria ↑R. Ramos 90'
H. Lozano 90'+4
90'+9 I. Aliyu
90'+11 I. Aliyu
90'+11 I. Aliyu
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Houston Dynamo
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Bond 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Lawrence Ennali 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Resch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Halter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Negri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Midfielders
Artur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateusz Bogusz 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
28%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Jack McGlynn 
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
68
Passes
6
Duels
Héctor Herrera
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Guilherme 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
Forwards
Duncan McGuire
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Blake Gillingham
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Erik Sviatchenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antônio Carlos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sam Vines
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diadie Samassékou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Bouzat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duane Holmes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ondřej Lingr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aliyu Ibrahim 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
4.6
Rating
Los Angeles Galaxy
Goalkeepers
JT Marcinkowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Harbor Miller 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
33%
Duel Win %
Jakob Glesnes 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Maya Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
John Nelson
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Midfielders
Justin Haak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elijah Wynder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Joseph Paintsil 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lucas Sanabria
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
21%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Robert Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Kyogo Furuhashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Novak Mićović
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Julián Aude
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Garcés
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
4.7
Rating
Christopher Rindov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaiah Parente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Elgersma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruben Ramos Jr.
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hirving Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 09/07/2025 | Houston Dynamo | 1 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 04/13/2025 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 10/20/2024 | Houston Dynamo | 2 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 05/26/2024 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 09/03/2023 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 0 - 0 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 04/09/2023 | Houston Dynamo | 3 - 0 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 10/09/2022 | Houston Dynamo | 1 - 3 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | PNC Stadium |
| 05/23/2022 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 0 - 3 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 10/21/2021 | Houston Dynamo | 0 - 3 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | PNC Stadium |
05/24/2026
09/07/2025
04/13/2025
10/20/2024
05/26/2024
09/03/2023
04/09/2023
10/09/2022
05/23/2022
10/21/2021
Houston Dynamo Win
Los Angeles Galaxy Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 14 GD: +14
P: 16 GD: +8
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -24
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +30
P: 25 GD: +4
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +14
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 25 GD: -6
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 23 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Houston Dynamo
Los Angeles Galaxy
Houston Dynamo
Los Angeles Galaxy
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Dynamo Survive Galaxy Grudge Match Amid Red Card Chaos
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. Houston ground out a scrappy victory defined by ill discipline, relying on an early penalty to secure all three points against a toothless Galaxy side.
Setting the Tone at Shell Energy Stadium
The early exchanges at Shell Energy Stadium set the stage for a gritty, uncompromising game. Houston Dynamo immediately established control on the field, hoarding possession and dictating the tempo against a reeling Los Angeles Galaxy. The Intensity was palpable from the start, as tackles flew in and the referee was forced to make early interventions. The breakthrough arrived in the 21st minute through a crucial penalty. Guilherme stepped up to the spot and coolly dispatched the ball into the back of the net, rewarding Houston’s early territorial dominance. With 61% possession in the first half, the Dynamo smothered their opponents, restricting the visitors from generating any meaningful forward momentum. Galaxy looked disjointed, failing to establish a foothold in midfield and struggling to handle the high stakes of this Western Conference clash.
The Midfield Meltdown
Just as the visitors attempted to claw their way back into the contest, a moment of madness completely altered the Balance of the match. In the 58th minute, C. Garces was shown a straight red card, reducing Los Angeles Galaxy to ten men and effectively dismantling their tactical game plan. This dismissal was the defining pivot of the night. Forced to sit deep and absorb pressure, the Galaxy attack vanished entirely, resulting in a shocking zero shots on target for the entire match. Houston relentlessly pinned them back, recycling the ball with 549 total passes and suffocating any potential counter-attacks. The numerical disadvantage stripped away the Upset Factor the visitors might have hoped for, leaving them clinging on purely to avoid a heavier defeat in a hostile environment.
Late Drama and Standings Impact
The final stretch of the game was less about tactical execution and more about raw survival. While Houston Dynamo looked comfortable knocking the ball around, their discipline eventually cracked in stoppage time. A fiery 90th-minute altercation saw I. Aliyu receive his marching orders, ensuring both teams ended this bruising encounter with ten men on the field. Despite the late red card, the damage was already done. Houston successfully navigated the extended eleven minutes of stoppage time to secure a vital 1-0 win. This result bolsters their strong run of form in the league, pushing them to 22 points, while the Los Angeles Galaxy remain stuck near the bottom of the table, their winless drought continuing. The Stakes were high, but the Dynamo’s early execution proved to be just enough.
Key Questions
How did the red card for C. Garces impact the match?
C. Garces's 58th-minute dismissal crippled LA Galaxy's chances, forcing them into a deep defensive block and resulting in zero shots on target for the entire match.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Dynamo's Dominance Meets Galaxy's Despair
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. With Houston surging and Los Angeles floundering, this mismatch looks like a straightforward home victory rather than a primetime spectacle.
The Setup
Houston Dynamo enter this fixture in cruise control, firmly cementing their status in the upper echelons of the Major League Soccer table. Shell Energy Stadium has become a fortress for the hosts. Our Balance rating flags a massive gap in quality between a side pushing for prime playoff seeding and a disjointed Los Angeles Galaxy squad sliding into irrelevance. The overall Stakes are notably low today. This fixture lacks the crunch-match tension fans crave because the visitors look utterly deflated following a dreadful winless streak. Meanwhile, Houston's impressive Form is driving their momentum, thoroughly inflating their Stars rating. Talents like Guilherme and Jack McGlynn are running the show, generating chances at will against outmatched opposition.
Key Battle
The defining clash features Houston's dynamic, high-pressing frontline squaring off against LA's incredibly leaky defensive unit. The visitors' backline has been completely exposed during their recent dismal run, struggling to track late runners and constantly turning the ball over under pressure. Expect the home forwards to relentlessly probe those gaps, ruthlessly exploiting the visitors' fragile confidence. If Houston finds early rhythm, it could turn into a very long shift for the traveling defenders.
Our Prediction
We expect a straightforward home win. The visitors simply do not have the defensive solidity to withstand ninety minutes of constant pressure. Our take is a comfortable 2-0 victory for Houston, as they dictate the tempo from the opening whistle, lock down the midfield, and punish inevitable defensive blunders.