US Edition
Houston Dynamo take on San Diego FC in conference play
San Diego FC seeks a win to set a new MLS expansion record with 18 victories while Houston Dynamo must win to keep playoff hopes alive, officials said.
- On Saturday, San Diego FC visits Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium for an 8:30 p.m. EDT Western Conference match.
- Houston needs a win to keep postseason hopes alive, requiring victory in this and the next match while San Diego FC can lock first place and set an MLS expansion record with 17 victories.
- Houston's Ezequiel Ponce and Jack Mcglynn have recently contributed 10 goals, one assist, and four goals with three assists over the past 10 games; their Matchday 21 meeting ended San Diego's four-game streak.
- Dynamo's recent 2-4-4 run and missing personnel raise the stakes as Houston will miss Nelson Quinones, Michael Halliday and Andrew Tarbell to injury, with Erik Sviatchen suspended.
- San Diego's unbeaten road streak underpins its confidence despite controlling 63 percent possession and completing 19,294 passes amid roster strain.
13 Articles
13 Articles
San Diego FC isn’t letting up as regular season wraps
San Diego FC’s expansion season has gone better than almost anyone outside of team headquarters could have predicted. SDFC sits first in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference standings with two regular-season matches remaining. They’ve won nearly twice as many matches (17) than they’ve lost (9), far outpacing even the rosiest predictions for the league’s newest club. They clinched a playoff spot … in August. Coach Mikey Varas knows the happy …
Associated Press News
Houston Dynamo take on San Diego FC in conference play
The Houston Dynamo host San Diego FC in conference action.
Henry Herald
Jackson Progress-ArgusSan Diego FC push to keep West lead as Dynamo chase playoff bid
Following a winless September, Western Conference-leading San Diego FC hit the road for their final two matches, starting with a Saturday night contest against the Houston Dynamo.
San Diego FC visits Houston Dynamo in a crucial duel for both: Californians are looking to keep the West summit, as Houston struggles to survive in the playoffs fight. This Saturday, San Diego FC is facing Houston Dynamo on day 33 of the MLS regular season at Shell Energy Stadium. Both teams come with a lot at stake: while San Diego fights to stay on top of the West Conference, Houston seeks to hold on to its latest hopes of qualifying the playo…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
