LAFC triumphs over Houston, with Nathan Ordaz and Jeremy Ebobisse scoring crucial goals
Scoring Blitz from LAFC Takes Down Houston Dynamo
In a pulsating 2-0 victory, Nathan Ordaz fired the opening salvo for LAFC in the 10th minute, breaking the Dynamo's four-game unbeaten streak. It was a counterattack masterclass with Ordaz capitalizing on his own rebound, tapping the ball into the net from point-blank range after a fine parry from goalkeeper Jonathan Bond.
With the win, LAFC extended their unbeaten streak to four games, maintaining their dominance since their 1-0 loss to the Dynamo in Houston on April 5. The fierce rivals have now faced off 11 times in MLS regular-season play, with LAFC winning five and Houston six.
Denis Bouanga, another key forward for LAFC, was the spark behind a thrilling comeback against St. Louis City earlier in the month. Bouanga netted two goals in the second half, including the equalizer in stoppage time, to secure a 2-2 draw. Jeremy Ebobisse, who came on as a substitute in the 76th minute, capped the scoring against St. Louis City with a strike from just inside the penalty arc in the 79th minute.
The Dynamo's Franco Escobar was shown a yellow card in the 25th minute and was subsequently sent off in the fifth minute of stoppage time. LAFC dominated the game, outshooting Houston 18-4, with ten shots on target compared to the Dynamo's none.
Houston, who lost their previous match to Portland on March 30, have now tasted defeat again since that match, ending an eight-game winless streak to start the season.
LAFC's formidable home record stands at 4-1-1 in MLS play, with a broader 7-1-1 home record across all competitions this season. Emerging talent Nathan Ordaz has made a significant impact, setting new career highs with 2 regular-season goals and 4 total goals in 2025. The wider squad boasts depth, with Jayden Nelson contributing 2 goals and 6 assists across competitions.
LAFC's upcoming schedule includes a highly anticipated "Game of the Year" contender in the next MLS matchday, pitting them against a top opponent. The exact matchup remains unknown at this time.
- LAFC's dominating 2-0 victory over Houston Dynamo in California marked the end of Dynamo's four-game unbeaten streak in sports.
- Denis Bouanga, another key forward for LAFC, demonstrated his prowess in a thrilling comeback against St. Louis City, netting two goals and the equalizer in stoppage time.
- In the pulsating loss, Houston Dynamo's Franco Escobar was shown a yellow card in the 25th minute and was subsequently sent off in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
- LAFC outperformed Houston Dynamo in their match, outshooting them 18-4, with ten shots on target compared to none.
- The Dynamo, who lost to Portland on March 30 and have now tasted defeat again, are currently struggling, ending an eight-game winless streak to start the season.
- LAFC, with a formidable home record of 7-1-1 across all competitions, will face a top opponent in an eagerly anticipated "Game of the Year" contender in the next MLS matchday.
