Preview: LAFC vs. Houston Dynamo | MLS is Back Tournament, Group F

2020 MLS is Back Tournament – Group A, Matchday 6
Los Angeles Football Club vs. Houston Dynamo
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Mon., July 13 â€“ 8:00 PM ET


TV: FS1, TUDN; TSN in Canada


STREAMING: FOX Sports App, TUDN App; TSN App in Canada


Matchday 6 of the MLS is Back Tournament features a Group F clash between LAFC and the Houston Dynamo.


Coming off last year's record-shattering campaign, LAFC looked primed to pick up where they left off through two weeks, getting a 1-0 home victory over expansion side Inter Miami CF in their season opener on March 1, before battling the Philadelphia Union to an epic 3-3 draw in Week 2. The reigning Supporters' Shield winners rightfully are considered strong candidates to make a deep run in the tournament.



The Dynamo got a 1-1 draw at home against the LA Galaxy in Week 1, but they'll be looking to wash away the bitter taste of their last result — a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park on March 7. It's a work in progress under new head coach Tab Ramos, but the Dynamo still boast a group of talented attackers highlighted by Alberth Elis, Mauro Manotas and  Darwin Quintero that can give any team trouble.

Preview: LAFC vs. Houston Dynamo | MLS is Back Tournament, Group F - Project Starting XI
  • Updated team roster
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Adrian Perez (F) - left hamstring strain
    • UNAVAILABLE: Carlos Vela (F)
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution:  None
  • International duty:  None
Preview: LAFC vs. Houston Dynamo | MLS is Back Tournament, Group F - Project Starting XI
  • Updated team roster
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Michael Salazar (F) - right knee injury
    • OUT: Marcelo Palomino (M) - thigh injury
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution: None
  • International duty: None


Series Matchup


  • LAFC: 3 wins, 12 goals
  • Dynamo: 0 wins, 6 goals
  • 1 draw


Officials


  • Referee: Timothy Ford
  • Assistant Referees: Richard Gamache, Cameron Blanchard
  • 4th Official: Allen Chapman
  • VAR: Guido Gonzales Jr.