Introduction to the Match
The Galaxy rally late to earn a draw with the Dynamo.
HOUSTON — Lucas Sanabria scored in the ninth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the Galaxy to a 1-1 draw with the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night.
The Game-Changing Goal
Sanabria subbed into the match in the 61st minute before scoring his second goal in his first season in the league. Defender John Nelson notched his career-high third assist on the equalizer and Gabriel Pec collected his sixth.
First Half Lead for the Dynamo
Ezequiel Ponce gave the Dynamo (8-12-9, 33 points) the lead when he took a pass from Ondřej Lingr in the 35th minute and scored his career-high eighth goal in his second season in the league. Ponce had five goals in 10 appearances as a rookie. Lingr picked up his fourth assist in his first season.
Goalkeeper Performance
Jonathan Bond totaled three saves for the Dynamo. JT Marcinkowski saved one shot in his first start for the Galaxy (4-16-8, 20 points). It was his first appearance since making 13 for the San Jose Earthquakes in 2023.
Playoff Implications
Houston began the day three points behind the Earthquakes for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. The two clubs played to a 1-1 draw in April. Both teams posted 2-1 home wins in the series last season.
Team Performance on the Road and at Home
The defending champion Galaxy are 0-9-6 on the road this season. The Dynamo are 4-8-3 at home.
Upcoming Matches
The Dynamo travel to play the Colorado Rapids next Saturday. The Galaxy travel to play the Seattle Sounders next Saturday.
Conclusion
The Galaxy’s late rally to earn a draw with the Dynamo has significant implications for the playoff standings. With the Dynamo still in contention for a playoff spot, their upcoming match against the Colorado Rapids will be crucial. Meanwhile, the Galaxy’s struggle to win on the road continues, and they will look to improve their record against the Seattle Sounders.
FAQs
What was the final score of the match between the Galaxy and the Dynamo?
The final score was 1-1.
Who scored the equalizing goal for the Galaxy?
Lucas Sanabria scored in the ninth minute of second-half stoppage time.
What is the current playoff standing of the Dynamo?
The Dynamo are three points behind the Earthquakes for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
What are the upcoming matches for the Dynamo and the Galaxy?
The Dynamo travel to play the Colorado Rapids, and the Galaxy travel to play the Seattle Sounders, both next Saturday.
When was the article originally published?
Originally Published: September 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM PDT
