The LA Galaxy have now won five straight matches after topping Houston Friday night at Dignity Health Sports Park.
LA started off strongly, but a resolute Dynamo defense prevented the Galaxy from finding the breakthrough. Romain Alessandrini was unlucky to go down early with a tweak and Ema Boateng
After a few near-misses from relatively close range, Ibra was dragged to the turf by former Galaxy legend A.J. DeLaGarza. Joe Willis guessed correctly, but Zlatan managed to power his attempt past the Houston goalkeeper to put LA ahead in the 31st minute.