Apr 12, 2025 at 10:30 pm

Match Commentary

The game concludes with a final score of LA Galaxy 1, Houston Dynamo FC 1.

90'

The second half has concluded, with the score tied at 1-1 between LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo FC.

90'

Corner kick awarded to Houston Dynamo FC, following a foul by Miki Yamane.

90'

Joseph Paintsil commits a foul for LA Galaxy.

90'

Erik Sviatchenko of Houston Dynamo FC earns a free kick on the right flank.

90'

Missed opportunity! Jack McGlynn from Houston Dynamo FC took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. He was set up by Ibrahim Aliyu.

90'

The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.

89'

Missed opportunity! Ezequiel Ponce of Houston Dynamo FC heads the ball from just a few yards out, but it goes over the bar and to the left. The chance was set up by a cross from Griffin Dorsey.

87'

Gabriel Pec from LA Galaxy earns a free kick on the right side of the field.

87'

Franco Escobar commits a foul for Houston Dynamo FC.

87'

Substitution for LA Galaxy: Julián Aude comes on to take the place of Christian Ramirez.

86'

Ezequiel Ponce commits a foul for Houston Dynamo FC.

86'

Emiro Garcés from LA Galaxy earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

85'

Missed opportunity! Erik Sviatchenko of Houston Dynamo FC took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went wide to the right after a corner kick.

85'

Corner kick awarded to Houston Dynamo FC after Miki Yamane allowed the ball to go out of play.

85'

Corner kick awarded to Houston Dynamo FC, following a defensive play by Miki Yamane.

83'

Substitution for LA Galaxy: Tucker Lepley comes on to take the place of Diego Fagúndez.

83'

Substitution for Houston Dynamo FC: Ibrahim Aliyu comes on to take the place of Amine Bassi.

83'

Offside call against Houston Dynamo FC. Amine Bassi has been flagged for being offside.

81'

Corner kick awarded to LA Galaxy after a deflection off Sebastian Kowalczyk.

79'

Ezequiel Ponce commits a foul for Houston Dynamo FC.

79'

Edwin Cerrillo from LA Galaxy earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

78'

Corner kick awarded to LA Galaxy after Femi Awodesu allowed the ball to go out.

75'

Offside call against Houston Dynamo FC. Griffin Dorsey has been flagged for being in an offside position.

75'

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

73'

The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Blake Gillingham from Houston Dynamo FC.

72'

Joseph Paintsil from LA Galaxy earns a free kick in the opponent's half.

72'

Nicolás Lodeiro commits a foul for Houston Dynamo FC.

72'

Substitution for Houston Dynamo FC: Nicolás Lodeiro comes on to take the place of Brooklyn Raines.

72'

Missed opportunity. Gabriel Pec from LA Galaxy took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a direct free kick.

70'

Artur from Houston Dynamo FC handled the ball.

70'

Gabriel Pec of LA Galaxy earns a free kick in the opponent's half.

70'

Gabriel Pec of LA Galaxy earns a free kick in the opponent's half.

67'

Offside call against Houston Dynamo FC. Griffin Dorsey has been flagged for being in an offside position.

65'

Sebastian Kowalczyk of Houston Dynamo FC is awarded a free kick on the left flank.

65'

Miki Yamane commits a foul for LA Galaxy.

64'

Missed opportunity! Joseph Paintsil from LA Galaxy took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it didn't hit the target.

63'

Corner kick awarded to LA Galaxy after Artur's clearance.

62'

Joseph Paintsil of LA Galaxy earns a free kick in the opponent's half.

62'

Brooklyn Raines commits a foul for Houston Dynamo FC.

61'

Ezequiel Ponce of Houston Dynamo FC heads the ball towards the goal from the center of the box, but it strikes the left post. The assist came from Sebastian Kowalczyk.

58'

Joseph Paintsil from LA Galaxy earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

58'

Jack McGlynn commits a foul for Houston Dynamo FC.

57'

Goal! It's now LA Galaxy 1, Houston Dynamo FC 1. Diego Fagúndez has scored for LA Galaxy, converting a free kick with a powerful right-footed strike.

56'

Artur from Houston Dynamo FC commits a foul.

56'

Christian Ramirez of LA Galaxy earns a free kick in the offensive half.

54'

Shot blocked! Erik Sviatchenko of Houston Dynamo FC heads the ball from the middle of the box, but it's kept out in the top right corner. The assist came from Jack McGlynn, who delivered a cross.

54'

Corner kick awarded to Houston Dynamo FC, following a foul by Miki Yamane.

52'

The attempt was thwarted. Erik Sviatchenko of Houston Dynamo FC had a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area that was blocked. The opportunity was set up by a cross from Jack McGlynn.

52'

The effort was thwarted. Sebastian Kowalczyk of Houston Dynamo FC took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked.

51'

Corner kick awarded to Houston Dynamo FC, following a play that resulted in a save by John McCarthy.

51'

Shot on goal denied. Ezequiel Ponce of Houston Dynamo FC takes a right-footed strike from the center of the box, but the attempt is stopped in the bottom right corner.

51'

Blocked attempt! Ezequiel Ponce from Houston Dynamo FC had a header from the middle of the box, but it was stopped. The cross was delivered by Sebastian Kowalczyk.

46'

Lucas Sanabria of LA Galaxy earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

45'

The first half has concluded with the scoreline reading LA Galaxy 0, Houston Dynamo FC 1.

45'

Gabriel Pec from LA Galaxy is awarded a free kick on the right flank.

45'

Franco Escobar commits a foul for Houston Dynamo FC.

45'

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.

44'

Gabriel Pec commits a foul for LA Galaxy.

44'

Artur from Houston Dynamo FC is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.

43'

Lucas Sanabria from LA Galaxy earns a free kick on the right side of the field.

43'

Sebastian Kowalczyk commits a foul for Houston Dynamo FC.

39'

Lucas Sanabria of LA Galaxy earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

39'

Ezequiel Ponce commits a foul for Houston Dynamo FC.

39'

Corner kick awarded to Houston Dynamo FC after Emiro Garcés allowed the ball to go out of play.

38'

Joseph Paintsil of LA Galaxy earns a free kick in the defensive zone.

38'

Erik Sviatchenko commits a foul for Houston Dynamo FC.

37'

Artur commits a foul for Houston Dynamo FC.

37'

Emiro Garcés from LA Galaxy earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

35'

Griffin Dorsey of Houston Dynamo FC receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

35'

Joseph Paintsil of LA Galaxy earns a free kick on the left side of the field.

35'

Griffin Dorsey commits a foul for Houston Dynamo FC.

34'

Joseph Paintsil of LA Galaxy earns a free kick on the left flank.

34'

Jack McGlynn commits a foul for Houston Dynamo FC.

33'

Gabriel Pec from LA Galaxy earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

33'

Gabriel Pec of LA Galaxy earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

32'

Sebastian Kowalczyk of Houston Dynamo FC earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

30'

Missed opportunity. Amine Bassi of Houston Dynamo FC takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it narrowly misses the top left corner following a direct free kick.

28'

Zanka of LA Galaxy has received a red card.

28'

Ezequiel Ponce of Houston Dynamo FC is awarded a free kick in the offensive half of the field.

28'

Zanka commits a foul for LA Galaxy.

26'

Zanka of LA Galaxy earns a free kick in their own half.

26'

Griffin Dorsey of Houston Dynamo FC commits a foul.

25'

Edwin Cerrillo of LA Galaxy receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

25'

Edwin Cerrillo commits a foul for LA Galaxy.

25'

Amine Bassi from Houston Dynamo FC earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.

22'

Sebastian Kowalczyk commits a foul for Houston Dynamo FC.

22'

Edwin Cerrillo from LA Galaxy is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

20'

Emiro Garcés from LA Galaxy receives a yellow card.

20'

Corner kick awarded to LA Galaxy after a deflection off Franco Escobar.

20'

A shot attempt is thwarted. Gabriel Pec from LA Galaxy takes a left-footed strike from a challenging position and a considerable distance on the right, but it's blocked. The assist came from Christian Ramirez.

19'

Corner kick awarded to LA Galaxy after a deflection off Blake Gillingham.

19'

Shot on goal denied. Christian Ramirez of LA Galaxy took a right-footed shot from a challenging position on the right side, but it was successfully stopped in the bottom right corner. The attempt was set up by Miki Yamane.

18'

Foul committed by Lucas Sanabria of LA Galaxy.

18'

Amine Bassi of Houston Dynamo FC is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

18'

Joseph Paintsil of LA Galaxy commits a handball.

17'

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

16'

Match interruption - Houston Dynamo FC.

14'

Goal! Houston Dynamo FC takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against LA Galaxy. Ezequiel Ponce finds the back of the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.

14'

Missed opportunity! Amine Bassi from Houston Dynamo FC took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it went wide.

8'

Artur from Houston Dynamo FC commits a foul.

8'

Gabriel Pec of LA Galaxy is awarded a free kick on the right flank.

8'

Sebastian Kowalczyk commits a foul for Houston Dynamo FC.

6'

Corner kick awarded to Houston Dynamo FC, following a deflection off Lucas Sanabria.

5'

Foul committed by Lucas Sanabria of LA Galaxy.

5'

Amine Bassi of Houston Dynamo FC earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.

4'

Brooklyn Raines commits a foul for Houston Dynamo FC.

3'

Femi Awodesu from Houston Dynamo FC commits a foul.

3'

Christian Ramirez from LA Galaxy earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

3'

Corner kick awarded to Houston Dynamo FC, following a defensive play by Gabriel Pec.

The opening half is underway...

The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.

Lineups

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy

Formation: 4-2-3-1

John McCarthy
John McCarthy

Goalkeeper (#77)

Miki Yamane
Miki Yamane

Defender (#2)

Carlos Garcés
Carlos Garcés

Defender (#25)

Zanka
Zanka

Defender (#5)

John Nelson
John Nelson

Defender (#14)

Lucas Sanabria
Lucas Sanabria

Midfielder (#8)

Edwin Cerrillo
Edwin Cerrillo

Midfielder (#6)

Gabriel Pec
Gabriel Pec

Midfielder (#11)

Diego Fagúndez
Diego Fagúndez

Midfielder (#7)

Joseph Paintsil 
Joseph Paintsil 

Midfielder (#28)

Christian Ramirez
Christian Ramirez

Attacker (#17)

Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Blake Gillingham
Blake Gillingham

Goalkeeper (#26)

Griffin Dorsey
Griffin Dorsey

Defender (#25)

Erik Sviatchenko
Erik Sviatchenko

Defender (#28)

Femi Awodesu
Femi Awodesu

Defender (#24)

Franco Escobar
Franco Escobar

Defender (#2)

Artur
Artur

Midfielder (#6)

Brooklyn Raines
Brooklyn Raines

Midfielder (#35)

Jack McGlynn
Jack McGlynn

Midfielder (#21)

Amine Bassi
Amine Bassi

Midfielder (#8)

Sebastian Kowalczyk
Sebastian Kowalczyk

Midfielder (#27)

Ezequiel Ponce
Ezequiel Ponce

Attacker (#10)

Statistics

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy

 Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo

1

Goals

1

5

Shots

13

2

On Target

3

75

Attacks

63

415

Passes

559

2

Saves

1

0

Tackles

0

42%

% Possession

58%

5

Corners

7

0

Offsides

3

9

Fouls

21

2

Yellow Cards

2

1

Red Cards

0