Cooper, Ching score as Houston and Dallas play out to 1-1 draw

HOUSTON — Kenny Cooper scored in the 62nd minute to help FC Dallas tie the Houston Dynamo 1-1 on Thursday night in Major League Soccer.

Brian Ching had a first-half goal for Houston (4-4-7, 19 points), which missed a chance to tie Los Angeles for first in the Western Conference. FC Dallas (4-6-5, 17 points) is tied for fourth with Chivas USA.

In the 21st minute, Ching took a pass from Craig Waibel in the right six-yard box and headed it into the goal. It was Ching's sixth goal in seven games, and Waibel's first assist since the MLS Cup championship game against New England last season.

Cooper tied it on a header off Juan Toja's pass.

It was the third time this season FC Dallas and Houston have played to a tie. They tied 3-3 in April in Houston and 2-2 in Dallas last month.

Pat Onstad made three saves for Houston, while Dario Sala made four saves for FC Dallas, 0-6-2 at Robertson Stadium.

Cooper, Ching score as Houston and Dallas play out to 1-1 draw....