In response to the severe weather conditions brought on by Tropical Storm Beryl, Sunday’s highly anticipated match between Los Angeles FC (LAFC) and Houston Dynamo FC was postponed, with no immediate makeup date announced. Originally set for a 7:30 p.m. local time kickoff at Houston’s BBVA Stadium, officials had initially moved the start time two hours earlier in an attempt to outpace the storm.
Despite the efforts, the worsening conditions led to an unavoidable delay. Fans at the stadium were advised to seek shelter either in their vehicles or the stadium concourse as the area was hit by lightning, underscoring the dangerous nature of the storm.
LAFC, currently tied for first place in the Western Conference with Real Salt Lake and holding a game in hand, has been on an impressive unbeaten streak, securing points in their last 10 matches (9-0-1). Houston Dynamo, sitting eighth in the conference, looked to challenge the top-tier team in what was expected to be a closely contested match.
The decision to postpone was later validated as Tropical Storm Beryl intensified, resulting in significant impacts across Houston. The storm knocked out power to over 100,000 residents, led to widespread damage, and tragically, was linked to at least one fatality. The swift action by Houston Dynamo and MLS to postpone the game undoubtedly prioritized fan safety amidst the deteriorating weather conditions.
As both teams and fans await the rescheduled match, the focus remains on recovery and safety in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Beryl. For updates on the rescheduled match and more information, fans are encouraged to follow official team and MLS channels.
