Austin FC 3 - 1 Houston Dynamo
Austin FC are legit: The team that regularly plays in Bruce Arena-level heat moved into first place in the Supporters’ Shield race with a convincing win over Texas rivals Houston Dynamo. Despite scoring first the Dynamo didn’t have a chance: Austin has that winner’s swagger, and the 70’ minute goal nodded in by NYCFC alum Alexander Ring came from an exquisite passing sequence that would’ve been unstoppable in a top league in Europe.
San Jose Earthquakes 3 - 2 LA Galaxy
San Jose came ready to play, scoring three goals in the first half through Cristian Espinoza, Jeremy Ebobisse, and Marcos Lopez.