Apr 26, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Dynamo FC midfielder Amine Bassi (8) claps after the match in opposition to 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 are actually within the midst of a four-match unbeaten stretch as they search to finish a sweep of the regular-season sequence with host Los Angeles FC within the rematch Saturday evening.
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 aim 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 one of the crucial athletic groups within the league,” Olsen mentioned. “They’re very, very powerful at house. They’re one of many prime three groups, in my view, within the league proper now. It will likely be a really powerful match.”
Ezequiel Ponce leads the Dynamo with three targets.
LAFC star Denis Bouanga has a team-best 4 targets after having each tallies in final weekend’s 2-2 tie in opposition to visiting St. Louis Metropolis. Bouanga’s second aim 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’ve got our fingers full, for positive,” Cherundolo mentioned. “I at all times like enjoying them. It is a good matchup for each side and normally creates an thrilling match. I am wanting ahead to it.”
Jeremy Ebobisse (61 profession MLS targets) 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 in opposition to St. Louis after enjoying 12 minutes off the bench one week earlier in opposition to 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 sector for LAFC.
LAFC are 0-4-1 and have been outscored 8-0 within the final 5 regular-season matches in opposition to Houston. Nevertheless, LAFC notched a 2-0 win over the Dynamo within the 2023 Western Convention finals.
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