Analysis of LAFC’s 2-0 victory over Houston Dynamo FC on December 2, 2023

“LAFC Advances to MLS Cup Final with 2-0 Victory Over Houston Dynamo”

Defending champion Los Angeles FC secured a spot in the MLS Cup final with a 2-0 win over the Houston Dynamo. Ryan Hollingshead and an own goal from Houston’s Franco Escobar were the deciding factors in the Western Conference final. LAFC will now travel to Columbus to vie for the title against the Crew. The match showcased LAFC’s resilience despite losing key players and facing an MLS record number of games in the 2023 season.

Ryan Hollingshead scored late in the first half, propelling defending champions Los Angeles FC to a 2-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo in the Western Conference final on Saturday night. The win secured LAFC’s spot in their second straight MLS Cup final. Franco Escobar’s own goal in the 80th minute sealed the match for LAFC, who will face the Columbus Crew in the title game next weekend. LAFC’s Maxime Crépeau made five saves and earned his third consecutive shutout. The match could have been the last for Los Angeles players Carlos Vela and Giorgio Chiellini, and the team is on track to potentially become the first back-to-back MLS champions since the LA Galaxy in 2011-2012.