Houston Dynamo spoil Galaxy's Community Shield Hopes — (October 19, 2024)

Final Play

19 Oct 2024 — 2 min read

A sold out Shell Energy Stadium celebrates a feel good victory over long time rivals LA Galaxy dropping them to the second seed on the last match of the season.

Matchday 34 delivered one of the wildest finishes of Houston’s 2024 season. A packed Shell Energy Stadium set the tone, with a loud crowd and an unexpected appearance from Marco Reus adding extra energy to a night already filled with playoff pressure.

The match tightened late when Gabriel Pec scored for LA Galaxy, tying the game and momentarily pushing the Galaxy into sole possession of first place in the West. For a few minutes, the entire stadium felt the swing in momentum as the visitors celebrated and the stakes sharpened.

But Houston flipped the script almost immediately. In the closing moments, Daniel Steres rose inside the box and powered in a header for the Dynamo, reclaiming the lead and sending the stadium into a full eruption. The goal not only sealed the win but snapped the brief window where LA had climbed to the top of the table.

A dramatic equalizer, a three-minute shift in the standings, and a last-minute winner — Matchday 34 had every emotion packed into one night in Houston.

Here are some moments from the match.

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