The Houston Dynamo failed to snag a vital three points in their ongoing playoff hunt, settling for a 1-1 draw with a rotated LA Galaxy side at Shell Energy Stadium on Saturday night. Substitute Lucas Sanabria played spoiler in stoppage time, heading a crossed ball past goalkeeper Jonathan Bond before the final whistle could sound.

Managing a slew of international and injury absences, the Galaxy (4-16-8, 20 points) managed to maintain the momentum they gathered from their Leagues Cup run and surprise qualification for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. Marco Reus and designated player Joseph Paintsil were among those absent for the visitors. Christian Ramirez almost scored the winner for Los Angeles on a breakaway soon after Sanabria's goal, if not for Bond's efforts.

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