Apr 26, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Dynamo FC midfielder Amine Bassi (8) claps after the match towards Austin FC at Shell Power Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Troy Taormina-Imagn Pictures The Houston Dynamo had been winless in six MLS matches this season earlier than taking down Los Angeles FC on April 5.
The Dynamo at the moment are within the midst of a four-match unbeaten stretch as they search to finish a sweep of the regular-season collection with host Los Angeles FC within the rematch Saturday night time.
Houston (2-4-4, 10 factors) began the season with 4 setbacks and two attracts previous to the 1-0 house win over LAFC. Jack McGlynn scored the lone objective within the 58th minute.
The Dynamo adopted up with two ties earlier than recording a 2-0 victory over visiting Austin FC final weekend.
Holding the streak occurring LAFC’s pitch can be difficult within the eyes of Houston coach Ben Olsen.
“Watching them, they’re probably the most athletic groups within the league,” Olsen stated. “They’re very, very powerful at house. They’re one of many prime three groups, for my part, within the league proper now. It is going to be a really powerful match.”
Ezequiel Ponce leads the Dynamo with three objectives.
LAFC star Denis Bouanga has a team-best 4 objectives after having each tallies in final weekend’s 2-2 tie towards visiting St. Louis Metropolis. Bouanga’s second objective got here within the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time as LAFC salvaged the draw.
LAFC are 1-0-2 in MLS play for the reason that anemic loss in Houston.
LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo expects one other powerful battle on Saturday.
“We have now our fingers full, for positive,” Cherundolo stated. “I at all times like enjoying them. It is a good matchup for each side and often creates an thrilling match. I am wanting ahead to it.”
Jeremy Ebobisse (61 profession MLS objectives) missed the primary Houston match however is anticipated to see elevated enjoying time as he continues to progress from an adductor harm. Ebobisse was sidelined for four-plus weeks however subbed in for eight minutes towards St. Louis after enjoying 12 minutes off the bench one week earlier towards the Portland Timbers.
LAFC lately added free agent midfielder Ryan Raposo, who spent the previous 5 seasons with the Vancouver Whitecaps. The Canadian advised reporters on Friday that he nonetheless must get his American work visa earlier than he can take the sphere for LAFC.
LAFC are 0-4-1 and have been outscored 8-0 within the final 5 regular-season matches towards Houston. Nonetheless, LAFC notched a 2-0 win over the Dynamo within the 2023 Western Convention finals.
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