LAFC Beats Houston Dynamo 3–1 on Vela’s Penalty Kicks

Los Angeles FC defender Eddie Segura (4) moves the ball against Houston Dynamo forward Sebastian Ferreira (9) with LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau at goal during the first half at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 18, 2022. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

LOS ANGELES—Carlos Vela converted two penalty kicks in Los Angeles FC’s (20–8–4, 64 points) 3–1 victory at home over the Houston Dynamo (9–17–6, 33 points) on Sunday night, Sept. 18.

Ryan Hollingshead added his sixth goal of the season in the second half to seal the win and tie the Eastern Conference’s Philadelphia Union in the battle for the Supporters’ Shield for the best regular season record in the MLS.