HOUSTON - The task was daunting, but Alberth Elis was up for it.
With the Houston Dynamo facing a 3-1 loss at the hands of the LA Galaxy in the 80th minutes, “La Panterita” did what he does best: use his blazing speed and athleticism to be a nuisance and a pest on the opposing defense.
It paid off.
In a span of 10 minutes, Elis turned what look liked the Dynamo’s second home loss of the season into a 3-3 draw with his eighth and ninth goals of the season.
It’s no surprise, then, to hear Dynamo head coach Wilmer Cabrera call Elis one of the best players in MLS.