LOS ANGELES — Carlos Vela extended his lead for the Golden Boot with his 30th goal of the season and Los Angeles FC defeated the Houston Dynamo 3-1 on Wednesday night to clinch the Supporters' Shield.
The Dynamo were officially eliminated from playoff contention.
LAFC (20-4-8) snapped a five-game winless stretch — with four draws — to clinch the regular-season title.
Vela scored on a penalty shot in the 23rd minute. Diego Rossi gave Los Angeles FC a 2-1 advantage in the 70th on a header nine yards out from the right side of the box.