Overview

• Heavy rain and recurring lightning flooded Shell Energy Stadium for more than three hours, rendering the pitch unplayable.
• Grounds crew began drainage work at 9:30 p.m. but repeated efforts failed to clear standing water.
• Fans alternated chants of “Play the Game” and “Call it off” before an announcement confirmed postponement at 11:31 p.m.
• The match has been rescheduled for July 29 when Houston will host Liga MX side Tigres UANL to kick off its Leagues Cup group play.
• The delay highlights logistical challenges when MLS regular-season play overlaps with international competition schedules under severe weather conditions.