Santos Laguna ousts Dynamo in CONCACAF Champions League

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TORREON, Mexico — Given a weekend off by MLS to rest and prepare, the Dynamo fell short in their quest for a piece of league history on Wednesday.

Santos Laguna beat the Dynamo 3-0, getting two goals in a five-minute span of the first half as it advanced in the CONCACAF Champions League tournament.

The Dynamo had opened the two-game aggregate series with a 1-0 win in Houston last week.

Can't match Seattle

The Dynamo were trying to make it a historic round of Champions League play for MLS teams after Seattle became the first MLS team to eliminate a Mexican League opponent since the tournament switched to its current format in 2008.

"A historic night," Seattle goalkeeper Michael Gspurning said. "We are the first, and that's a good thing."

Seattle advanced to the semifinals with a 3-1 win over the Tigres UANL on Tuesday and will face Santos Laguna. The Sounders' Eddie Johnson scored the clinching goal in the 75th minute.

Bruin fails to connect

Warren Creavalle and the Dynamo failed to advance in the CONCACAF Champions League tournament. Warren Creavalle and the Dynamo failed to advance in the CONCACAF Champions League tournament. Photo: LUIS FUENTES, AFP/Getty Images Photo: LUIS FUENTES, AFP/Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Santos Laguna ousts Dynamo in CONCACAF Champions League 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

The Dynamo made an early push in the second half Wednesday, but Will Bruin was high and wide on a shot at the 56-minute mark. Santos put the game away at the 77-minute mark, when Marc Crosas produced his team's third goal off a corner kick.

The Dynamo had not played since their 1-0 victory over Santos last week at BBVA Compass Stadum. They will return to MLS action quickly, visiting FC Dallas on Sunday.