LA Galaxy extends winless streak to five after loss in Houston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 6:35 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The LA Galaxy suffered a 1-0 defeat against the Houston Dynamo on August 15, 2026, extending their winless streak in MLS to five matches. The only goal came from Guilherme Santos, who converted a penalty in the 18th minute after a foul by John Nelson. Despite introducing Hirving Lozano in the second half, the Galaxy struggled to generate consistent offense and played the final 20 minutes with ten players following a red card issued to Emiro Garces. With 14 matches remaining in the season, the Galaxy currently sits 12th in the Western Conference.
- •Galaxy remains winless in five consecutive matches.
- •Guilherme Santos scored the game's only goal from the penalty spot.
- •LA Galaxy dropped to 12th place in the Western Conference.
- •Emiro Garces received a red card late in the match.
- •Hirving Lozano made his debut for the LA Galaxy.
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Lozano's debut not enough as Galaxy's winless run reaches five in Houston
"HOUSTON -- For the LA Galaxy, the frustration after Saturday’s 1-0 loss to the Houston Dynamo was not simply that another game slipped away.
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