How to watch today's Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy MLS game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Saturday's MLS showdown sees Houston Dynamo host LA Galaxy at Shell Energy Stadium, with both sides desperate to reverse their faltering campaigns.

The Dynamo have endured a patchy run, mustering just seven wins in 24 matches, and they head into the weekend on the back of a three-game winless streak. Home comforts haven’t been too kind either, with just one victory in their last five at Shell Energy.

Their visitors from Los Angeles aren't faring much better. The Galaxy are still searching for their first road win of the season, though three of their last five away days have ended in hard-fought draws, small signs of grit in a season full of misfires.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Houston Dynamo FC vs LA Galaxy online - TV channels & live streams

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In the United States (US) and worldwide, the MLS match between Houston Dynamo FC and LA Galaxy will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV through the MLS Season Pass.

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Houston Dynamo FC vs LA Galaxy kick-off time

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Shell Energy Stadium

The MLS match between Houston Dynamo FC and LA Galaxy will be played at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, United States.

It will kick off at 5:30 pm PT / 8:30 pm ET on Friday, July 25, in the US.

Team news & squads

Houston Dynamo FC vs LA Galaxy lineups

Houston Dynamo FC

4-3-3

Formation

4-3-3

LAG

31

J. Bond

4

E. Bartlow

25

G. Dorsey

3

Antonio Carlos

36

F. Andrade

6

Artur

30

Junior Urso

14

D. Holmes

11

L. Ennali

10

E. Ponce

9

O. Lingr

12

J. Marcinkowski

19

M. Cuevas

4

M. Yoshida

14

J. Nelson

63

C. Rindov

6

E. Cerrillo

22

E. Wynder

7

D. Fagundez

21

T. Lepley

26

H. Miller

27

M. Berry

4-3-3

LAG

HOU

-Line up

• 31

  J. Bond

• 4

  E. Bartlow

  76’

• 25

  G. Dorsey

• 3

  Antonio Carlos

• 36

  F. Andrade

• 6

  Artur

• 30

  Junior Urso

  71’

• 14

  D. Holmes

  90’ + 1’

• 11

  L. Ennali

  90’ + 1’

• 10

  E. Ponce

  35’

• 9

  O. Lingr

  35’

  83’

Substitutes

• 1

  J. Maurer

• 7

  N. Quinones

• 24

  O. Awodesu

  90’ + 1’

• 16

  E. Duenas

• 27

  S. Kowalczyk

  90’ + 1’

• 8

  A. Bassi

  83’

• 17

  G. Segal

• 22

  P. Ortiz

  76’

• 5

  D. Steres

Manager

• B. Olsen

LAG

-Line up

• 12

  J. Marcinkowski

• 19

  M. Cuevas

  58’

  61’

• 4

  M. Yoshida

  52’

• 14

  J. Nelson

  90’ + 9’

  90’ + 10’

• 63

  C. Rindov

• 6

  E. Cerrillo

• 22

  E. Wynder

  61’

• 7

  D. Fagundez

• 21

  T. Lepley

  46’

• 26

  H. Miller

  79’

• 27

  M. Berry

  46’

Substitutes

• 1

  N. Micovic

• 5

  M. Joergensen

• 15

  E. Zavaleta

• 2

  M. Yamane

  61’

• 8

  L. Sanabria

  61’

  90’ + 9’

• 11

  G. Pec

  46’

  90’

• 17

  C. Ramirez

  46’

• 16

  I. Parente

  79’

• 83

  N. Sullivan

Manager

• G. Vanney

Houston Dynamo FC team news

Houston snapped a two-game losing skid with a 1-1 draw against Philadelphia Union last weekend, a result that keeps them two points adrift of the playoff cut in the Western Conference.

Franco Escobar picked up a knock in that match but is tipped to be fit in time. On the flip side, Ezequiel Ponce and goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell remain sidelined through injury, while Brooklyn Raines returns from suspension. Expect minimal tinkering from the hosts, with Duane Holmes likely to fill in for the injured Ponce up front.

LA Galaxy team news

Meanwhile, LA Galaxy showed real fight in their previous outing, clawing back from 3-1 down to salvage a 3-3 draw in a dramatic derby clash. Maya Yoshida nodded home the leveller in the dying stages, connecting with a pinpoint cross from Mauricio Cuevas to snatch a point.

Still, that result only papers over the cracks of a dismal season. The Galaxy sit rock bottom in the West, with just three wins from 24 matches, the worst record in the conference.

In terms of absentees, it's mostly steady for the visitors. Riqui Puig, the former Barcelona starlet, remains out for the season with a cruciate ligament injury, but there are no fresh knocks to report.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

HOU

Last 5 matches

LAG

2

Wins

2

Draws

1

Win

• LA Galaxy

  1

  -

  1

  Houston Dynamo FC

• Houston Dynamo FC

  2

  -

  1

  LA Galaxy

• LA Galaxy

  2

  -

  1

  Houston Dynamo FC

• LA Galaxy

  0

  -

  0

  Houston Dynamo FC

• Houston Dynamo FC

  3

  -

  0

  LA Galaxy

7

Goals scored

4

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

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