This piece was reported by staff writers Jeff Rueter and Paul Tenorio



Christian Ramirez’s tenure in Los Angeles lasted just two half-seasons.



The striker is heading to the Houston Dynamo, sources tell The Athletic. In exchange for Ramirez, LAFC will receive a guaranteed $250,000 in combined TAM and GAM. The trade does include some escalators that could increase the return.



The striker originally joined LAFC after just under five years with Minnesota United — three in the NASL and one-and-a-half seasons in MLS after helping the squad make the jump to the top division. The Loons’ all-time leading goalscorer was swapped to LAFC in 2018 for a combination of $800,000 in GAM and TAM. In 24 appearances (16 starts) with the Bob Bradley’s side, Ramirez scored six goals (four in 2019) and added two assists. He also earned his first two U.S. men’s national team caps during his time in LA, scoring once against Panama this...