The LA Galaxy defense has stepped up when it has mattered most, stopping the goal leakage and giving the offense the opportunity to work through their profligate finishing. The first half on Wednesday against the Houston Dynamo in a 3-0 win was once again an exercise in watching the Galaxy squander their chances until Sacha Kjlestan did what a veteran does, calmly burying a penalty kick. At that point, the tide turned.
The Galaxy’s record when they score first is stellar, and this game was no exception. Derrick Williams is a big part of that, his return to form right as the Galaxy enter the end of regular season couldn’t have come at a better time.