September 17, 2022 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro) – Houston Dynamo 2 News Release
HOUSTON – Houston Dynamo FC close the week with a road trip to Banc of California Stadium on Sunday to face Los Angeles Football Club. The Dynamo will look to build momentum going into the final FIFA break of the regular season and enter the match with three points after a 3-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Tuesday. Houston Dynamo 2 close the regular season against North Texas SC on Sunday at AVEVA Stadium.
The Dynamo closed a two-game homestand with three points and look for back-to-back victories on Sunday prior to the FIFA break. Corey Baird and Fafa Picault finished with Team of the Week performances after the duo played a key role in Tuesday’s 3-1 triumph. Baird tallied an assist on the opening goal after he dribbled into the box and found forward Darwin Quintero at the far post for a one-touch finish. Picault converted a penalty kick for the game-winning goal and finished with a brace after a spectacular strike from the edge of the box.
The Dynamo midfield will receive reinforcements on Sunday with the return of Matias Vera who served a one-match suspension for a red card on Sept. 10 in Houston’s 0-0 draw with Sporting Kansas City. Midfielder Darwin Ceren filled in the defensive midfield role on Tuesday and finished with two chances created and won possession five times.
The Dynamo earned their first victory over LAFC in league play on Aug. 31, the first meeting of the season between both teams. Forward Sebas Ferreira converted a penalty kick and defender Griffin Dorsey scored the game-winning goal with a curling effort off his left foot from the top of the penalty area.
LAFC enter Sunday’s match as the best team in the Western Conference, but the Black and Gold have only earned four points from their last five games. Carlos Vela scored the equalizer on the road in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Minnesota United. LAFC will look to keep pace with the Philadelphia Union for the Supporters’ Shield and currently sit two points behind the top team in the Eastern Conference.
The Dynamo return to league play on Oct. 2 when they travel to GEODIS Park in Tennessee to face Nashville SC. Houston closes the regular season at home against Javier Hernandez and the LA Galaxy on Oct. 9.
WHO:
Houston Dynamo FC vs. Los Angeles Football Club
Houston Dynamo 2 vs. North Texas SC
WHEN:
Sunday, Sept. 18 – 9:30 p.m. CDT
Sunday, Sept. 18 – 6:00 p.m. CDT
TV:
AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Glenn…
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