Dynamo's Bond rides Santos' PK goal to 1-0 victory over Galaxy for fourth straight shutout
The Houston Dynamo defeated the LA Galaxy 1-0, driven by a Guilherme Santos penalty kick and a fourth consecutive shutout by goalkeeper Jonathan Bond. The win extends Houston's unbeaten streak to seven games.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the Western Conference standings in Major League Soccer, highlighting Houston's current defensive form.
HOUSTON (AP) — Guilherme Santos scored on a first-half penalty kick and Jonathan Bond posted his fourth clean sheet in a row to help the Houston Dynamo beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 on Saturday night. Bond did not need to make a save in running his scoreless streak to 372 minutes as Houston upped its unbeaten run to seven at 5-0-2. The 33-year-old notched his seventh shutout this season, matching his total from last year — his first with the Dynamo. Bond had four clean sheets in 89 starts with the Galaxy from 2021-23. The Dynamo (11-6-2) are the hottest team in the Western Conference with a 9-2-2 record over their last 13 matches. Santos scored his 12th goal this season — in the 21st minute — to put Houston in front for good. The PK was awarded after Galaxy defender John Nelson fouled Lawrence Ennali.
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