No Olivier Giroud in #LAFC's starting lineup, but the French striker is listed in the substitutes and was warming up with the team. Giroud sustained a slight knee injury after scoring LAFC's lone goal in the 57th minutes of a 3-1 loss to Columbus Sunday, in the Leagues Cup final.

GK Hugo Lloris stops the first attempt on goal of the night, after #LAFC turned it over in its own half.

Four minutes later, Lloris dives to stop Ibrahim Aliyu's shot that was curving straight toward the top left-corner to keep the game at 0-0.

Houston has a free kick just outside the right corner of the box in the 28'

Hector Herrera's cross ricocheted around the box and found Ezequiel Ponce's feet just in front of the net. 1-0 Houston Dynamo.

Houston take a 1-0 lead into halftime. The Dynamo have held over 67% possession and LAFC has yet to record a shot on target.

Timothy Tillman and Eduard Atuesta enter the match for Maxime Chanot and Ilie Sanchez, as the second half begins.

Herrera tackles Bogusz from behind and is issued a yellow card. LAFC has a real chance with a set piece from 25-yards out.

Olivier Giroud just walked over from where he was warming up to put on his jersey and tighten the brace on his leg. He's preparing to enter the match alongside Omar Campos. #LAFC trails Houston 1-0 in the 67'.

Lawrence Ennali sneaks behind LAFC's defense, then dribbles past Lloris and gives Houston a 2-0 in the 72'.

Houston beat LAFC 2-0.

Hugo Lloris's heroics were about as exciting as it got for an LAFC team that lacked energy thanks to a loaded schedule. “It’s up to us to make sure we reward him for those big saves," HC Steve Cherundolo said. Story on #LAFC's 2-0 loss to Houston: dailynews.com/2024/08/31/laf…

How was your weekend? Friday: HS🏈Calabasas vs. Castaic Saturday: MLS⚽️#LAFC vs. Houston Dynamo Sunday: WNBA🏀Los Angeles Sparks vs. Atlanta Dream Follow along for live coverage and post-game story of #LASvsATL on Inside SoCal Sports 📰, L.A. Daily News.

Atlanta's Tina Charles dominated the Sparks in the first 3 minutes, scoring 6 points, all in the paint as the Dream opened a 9-0 lead.

Charles missed her first two field-goals, then proceeded to knock down her next nine. She has 18 points at halftime. Charles and Rhyne Howard (14 points, 4 of 7 from deep) have combined for 32 of Atlanta's 46 points.

Atlanta beats the Los Angeles Sparks 80-62 behind Tina Charles 23 points and 10 rebounds, her 14th double-double of the season.

Tina Charles is no stranger to the situation the Atlanta Dream are in, pushing for a playoff spot. That pressure, Dream HC, Tanisha Wright said, is inspiring her recent performances. The Sparks were just another obstacle that stood no chance against Charles’ dominance.

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Lucky to be covering a game at maybe the coldest place in LA, tonight. (Currently 89-degrees) an hour before kickoff of Granada Hills vs. Palisades. Game was relocated here due to heat.