Overview
- Ibrahim Aliyu finished a 35th-minute counterattack to put Houston ahead Wednesday, and the Dynamo saw out a 1-0 victory at Shell Energy Stadium.
- San Diego held about 65% of the ball but managed only one shot on target and were outshot overall 11-10, underscoring ongoing problems turning possession into chances.
- Amahl Pellegrino received a straight red card in the 79th minute for a high boot on Felipe Andrade, and Houston’s Ondřej Lingr was sent off in second-half stoppage time.
- Goalkeeper Jonathan Bond made one save to keep a clean sheet for Houston as San Diego’s late push, including a waved-off equalizer for offside, fell short.
- The result marks four straight MLS losses for San Diego and six winless in all competitions, while Houston notched a second straight 1-0 win after a three-match league skid.