HOUSTON – Houston Dynamo forward Alberth Elis, nicknamed "La Panterita" ("the little panther"), may not be a superhero – but the Honduran’s skills may make one think otherwise.
His play — and better yet, his goal celebration — during Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Minnesota United FC did nothing to deter one from thinking the 21-year-old isn’t just a mere mortal.
With the game locked at 0-0 in the 69th minute, Vicente Sánchez whipped in a cross into the box. Elis — perhaps using those otherworldly skills — out-jumped Minnesota United FC defender Francisco Calvo to head it past the keeper for the game’s first goal.