Nigel de Jong to miss Galaxy's road match in Houston

L.A. GALAXY AT HOUSTON

Kickoff: 4 p.m. at BBVA Compass Stadium

TV/Radio: UniMas/LAGalaxy.com, ESPN Deportes

Records: L.A. Galaxy 2-1-2, Houston 1-2-2

Update: The Galaxy will be without midfielder Nigel de Jong, who was suspended for a tackle on Portland’s Darlington Nagbe last week. … De Jong’s midfield partner, Steven Gerrard, is expected to make his retu after missing two games due to a left calf injury suffered against San Jose. … The Galaxy are coming off a 1-1 draw against Portland in which they needed an own goal to salvage one point at home. … While L.A. has struggled offensively, Houston led the league with 12 goals after five games. The Dynamo, however, have also allowed nine goals and enter Friday’s match on a three-match winless streak. … L.A. is 3-6-2 in Houston.

— Thuc Nhi Nguyen

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