Weather wreaks schedule havoc in Houston, Columbus

Ben Couch

Out in Houston, Saturday's scheduled 9 p.m. ET game against Toronto FC has been postponed due to lightning, and will be played Sunday at 9:15 p.m. ET (8:15 p.m. local).

Full information on #HOUvTOR postponement to Sunday at 8:15 p.m.: https://t.co/ij5k7tuua3 pic.twitter.com/QkpNBtAB9K
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) August 14, 2016

Tickets from tonight's match will be valid for tomorrow's game. Fans who are unable to attend should call 713.276.GOAL beginning 9am Monday.
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) August 14, 2016

UPDATE: We remain hopeful to get the game played tonight as the league has requested. (1/?)
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) August 14, 2016

However, we expect to have a firm decision either way within the next 20 minutes. The latest that we can kick off the game is 11pm CT. (2/?)
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) August 14, 2016

Unfortunately, the lightning that was supposed to have ceased 45 minutes ago continues to persist and cause a safety concern. (3/3) #HOUvTOR
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) August 14, 2016

Update: Every effort will be made to play tonight. Current weather patterns indicate this will be possible. #TFCLive #HOUvTOR
— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) August 14, 2016

UPDATE: Just imagine it's one giant, extended hydration break. #HOUvTOR pic.twitter.com/PdNlhxGMdF
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) August 14, 2016

🎵 We're siiiiinging in the rain. Just siiiiining in the rain. 🎵

(h/t @EaCorral) pic.twitter.com/ZaYENK4xJJ
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) August 14, 2016

UPDATE: Kickoff will be delayed. No change in stadium status. We will continue to provide updates as available. #HOUvTOR
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) August 14, 2016

UPDATE: Lightning near @BBVACompassStm. Seating bowl & field being cleared. Warmups may be delayed. No update if kick time affected #HOUvTOR
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) August 14, 2016

Now we play the waiting game. #TFCLive #HOUvTOR https://t.co/K5oZEOaVZU
— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) August 14, 2016

Earlier Saturday, the start of Saturday's Columbus Crew SC match against New York City FC, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, was delayed 48 minutes due to lightning. And prior to that, the start of D.C. United's match against the Portland Timbers was pushed back to 8 p.m. due to heat.