Los Angeles Football Club vs. Houston Dynamo | 2019 MLS Match Preview

2019-09-25-LAFC-HOU

2019 MLS Regular Season – Week 30
Los Angeles Football Club vs. Houston Dynamo
Bank of California Stadium – Los Angeles 
September 25 – 10:30 PM ET


STREAMING: MLS LIVE on ESPN+ in US, on DAZN in Canada


LAFC can clinch the Supporters' Shield Wednesday night at Banc of California Stadium with a win over the Houston Dynamo. 


LAFC (19-4-8) are seven points clear of New York City FC in the Shield race after rallying for a 1-1 draw at home against Toronto FC Saturday night, their fourth draw in five consecutive winless matches. Carlos Vela extended his Golden Boot presented by Audi lead with his 29th goal of the season.


The Dynamo (11-16-4) kept their slim hopes for a playoff spot alive, rallying to defeat Orlando City SC, 2-1, at BBVA Stadium Saturday night. After Dom Dwyer put the Lions in front in the 6th minute, Alberth Elis and Christian Ramirez scored three minutes apart in the second half for the Dynamo, who are seven points below the playoff line in the West with three games to play.


This is the second meeting this season, with LAFC winning 3-1 at Banc of California Stadium July 12. After Romell Quioto scored the opening goal on 3 minutes, Adama Diomande struck for a brace and Diego Rossi added an insurance goal two minutes from full time for the visitors.

Los Angeles Football Club vs. Houston Dynamo | 2019 MLS Match Preview - LAFC

LAFC vs. Houston

Wednesday, September 25 at 10:30 PM ET
Banc of California Stadium

Los Angeles Football Club vs. Houston Dynamo | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Houston
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Los Angeles Football Club

Los Angeles Football Club vs. Houston Dynamo | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Javier Perez (M) - left ACL tear
    • OUT: Josh Perez (F) - left MCL sprain
    • OUT: Danilo Silva (D) - lumbar disc injury
  • Suspended: Adama Diomande (F)
  • Suspended after next caution:  Latif Blessing (M), Mark-Anthony Kaye (M), Walker Zimmerman (D)
  • International duty:  None


Houston Dynamo

Los Angeles Football Club vs. Houston Dynamo | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: AJ DeLaGarza (D) - right foot fracture
    • OUT: Juan David Cabezas (M) - left knee sprain
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution: Juan David Cabezas (M), Romell Quioto (M), AJ DeLaGarza (D), Matias Vera (M)
  • International duty:  None


Series Matchup at LAFC


  • LAFC: 1 win, 4 goals
  • Dynamo: 0 wins, 2 goals
  • 0 draws


Officials


  • Referee: Rubiel Vazquez
  • Assistant Referees: Logan Brown, Jason White
  • 4th Official: Joe Dickerson
  • VAR: Kevin Stott