Enemy Scouting Report - LAFC
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The Houston Dynamo return to Shell Energy Stadium this weekend after a tough 3-1 road loss to the Portland Timbers. Ben Olsen’s squad struggled in transition, where Portland’s pace and precision proved too much. It was a harsh reminder of the fine margins in MLS—especially on the road.
Now, the challenge ramps up even further. Houston hosts one of the league’s elite in LAFC, a club that has been built from the ground up to compete on multiple fronts. This weekend clash falls between two massive CONCACAF Champions Cup fixtures for LAFC against Inter Miami, making Houston the proverbial filling in a high-stakes sandwich.
Since their inception, LAFC has prided itself on depth, scouting, and a winning culture. The names on the back of the jerseys may change, but the ambition remains the same. Key players like Denis Bouanga—one of the league’s most dangerous attackers—bring relentless energy and end product. Olivier Giroud, though new to MLS, adds world-class experience and a proven goal-scoring touch. Timothy Tillman’s versatility and box-to-box engine provide balance, while veteran goalkeeper Hugo Lloris offers leadership and stability at the back.
Still, the schedule is unforgiving—even for a team as stacked as LAFC. With travel and fixture congestion piling up, this could be the perfect moment for the Dynamo to strike.
LAFC Record: 3W-0D-3L
Results in the last 30 days:
March 8 - Seattle Sounders 5-2 LAFC (MLS)
March 11 - Columbus 2-1 LAFC (CCC)
March 15 - LAFC 0-1 Austin FC (MLS)
March 22 - Sporting KC 0-2 LAFC (MLS)
March 29 - San Diego FC 3-2 LAFC (MLS)
April 2 - LAFC 1-0 Inter Miami CF (CCC)
Last Match Staring XI (from fotmob.com)
2025 Roster
Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris, David Ochoa, Thomas Hasal
Defenders: Aaron Long, Ryan Hollingshead, Eddie Segura, Nkosi Tafari, Sergi Palencia, Luca Bombino, Lorenzo Dellavalle, Marlon, Maxine Chanot, Artem Smolyakov
Midfielders: Marco Delgado, Adam Saldaña, Yaw Yeboah, Igor Jesus, Timothy Tillman, David Martinez, Jude Terry, Odin Holm
Forwards: Olivier Giroud, Jeremy Ebobisse, Nathan Ordaz, Denis Bouanga, Adrian Wibowo, Mario Gonzalez, Cengiz Ünder
Can Houston take advantage of LAFC’s overloaded schedule and secure their first win of the season?
