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Los Angeles Galaxy 4-2-3-1 Greg Vanney
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99
Starters
- 1 Novak Mićović
- 3 Julián Aude
- 25 Carlos Garcés
- 5 Jakob Glesnes
- 2 Miki Yamane
- 8 Lucas Sanabria
- 15 Justin Haak
- 28 Joseph Paintsil
- 18 Marco Reus
- 11 Gabriel Pec
- 99 João Klauss
Substitutes
- 4 Maya Yoshida
- 9 Matheus Nascimento
- 12 James Marcinkowski
14 John Nelson- 19 Mauricio Cuevas
21 Tucker Lepley
24 Ruben Ramos- 26 Harbor Miller
New York City FC 4-2-3-1 Pascal Jansen
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- 49 Matthew Freese
- 22 Kevin O'Toole
- 34 Raul Gustavo
- 13 Thiago Martins
- 24 Tayvon Gray
- 5 Kai Trewin
- 21 Aiden O'Neill
- 17 Hannes Wolf
- 10 Maxi Moralez
- 26 Agustin Ojeda
- 7 Nicolás Fernández
Substitutes
- 2 Nico Cavallo
- 11 Talles Magno
19 Strahinja Tanasijević- 29 Máximo Carrizo
30 Tomás Romero- 32 Jonathan Shore
- 38 Andrew Baiera
- 55 Keaton Parks
99 Seymour Garfield-Reid
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Match Statistics
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6 Shots on Goal 1
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2 Shots off Goal 7
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8 Total Shots 10
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0 Blocked Shots 2
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6 Shots insidebox 5
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2 Shots outsidebox 5
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15 Fouls 16
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1 Corner Kicks 2
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1 Offsides 4
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36% Ball Possession 64%
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3 Yellow Cards 3
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1 Red Cards 0
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0 Goalkeeper Saves 5
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346 Total passes 614
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267 Passes accurate 543
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77% Passes % 88%
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0.36 expected_goals 1.41
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0 goals_prevented 0
Head-to-Head Stats
Recent Matches
- 2017-08-13 Los Angeles Galaxy 0 - 2 New York City FC
- 2018-03-11 New York City FC 2 - 1 Los Angeles Galaxy
- 2019-05-11 Los Angeles Galaxy 0 - 2 New York City FC
- 2022-02-27 Los Angeles Galaxy 1 - 0 New York City FC
- 2023-02-05 Los Angeles Galaxy 1 - 2 New York City FC
- 2024-02-14 New York City FC 2 - 2 Los Angeles Galaxy
- 2024-06-20 Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 0 New York City FC
- 2025-01-27 Los Angeles Galaxy 0 - 2 New York City FC
- 2026-02-23 Los Angeles Galaxy 1 - 1 New York City FC
League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
San Diego |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2 |
San Jose Earthquakes |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Los Angeles FC |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
Seattle Sounders |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 |
FC Dallas |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 |
Portland Timbers |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 |
Houston Dynamo |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 |
Vancouver Whitecaps |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 |
Minnesota United FC |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Austin |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Los Angeles Galaxy |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |
St. Louis City |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
Real Salt Lake |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 |
Colorado Rapids |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 15 |
Sporting Kansas City |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 1 |
Nashville SC |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
FC Cincinnati |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 |
New York Red Bulls |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 |
DC United |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 |
New York City FC |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |
Charlotte |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Toronto FC |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 8 |
Columbus Crew |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 9 |
Chicago Fire |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 10 |
Orlando City SC |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 |
Philadelphia Union |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 12 |
Atlanta United FC |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 13 |
New England Revolution |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 14 |
Inter Miami |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 15 |
CF Montreal |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -5 | 0 |
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1. Match Summary
The match between Los Angeles Galaxy and New York City FC ended in a 1-1 draw. Joao Klauss gave the Galaxy an early lead in the 2nd minute, but New York City FC equalized through a penalty converted by Nicolás Fernández in the 66th minute. A controversial red card for Carlos Garcés in the 65th minute significantly impacted the Galaxy's ability to hold onto the lead. The game was characterized by a dominant possession performance from NYCFC, but the Galaxy were more clinical with their limited chances.
2. Team Performance Analysis
Los Angeles Galaxy: Despite the draw, the Galaxy's performance was largely reactive. They were heavily outpossessed (36% to 64%) and completed fewer passes (346 vs 614). Their attacking threat was concentrated within the box, with 6 of their 8 shots originating inside the penalty area. However, their expected goals (xG) of 0.36 suggests they didn't create many high-quality chances outside of the Klauss goal. The three yellow cards and a red card indicate a disciplinary issue and a struggle to contain NYCFC's pressure. The goalkeeper, Novak Mićović, had a quiet game, facing only one shot on goal, highlighting the Galaxy's defensive organization, but also NYCFC's inefficiency in converting chances.
New York City FC: NYCFC controlled the game through possession and passing accuracy (88%). They had more total shots (10) and shots off target (7), demonstrating their intent to attack. However, their finishing was poor, with only one shot on target before the penalty. Their xG of 1.41 suggests they *should* have scored more goals. The goalkeeper, Matthew Freese, was crucial, making 5 saves to keep the Galaxy at bay. The team's discipline was similar to the Galaxy, with three yellow cards, but they avoided any red cards until the Galaxy's dismissal. Their ability to win a penalty and convert it shows resilience.