The LA Galaxy claimed a record-extending sixth MLS Cup by beating the New York Red Bulls 2-1, with early goals from Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic securing the trophy.
Match Events
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9' GOAL! Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 New York RB (Joseph Paintsil)
13' GOAL! Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 New York RB (Dejan Joveljic)
20' Highlight from Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York RB
28' GOAL! Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 New York RB (Sean Nealis)
55' Highlight from Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York RB
72' Match Event for Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York RB
Match Report
The Galaxy raced into a two-goal lead within 13 minutes as they made a blistering start on home soil at Dignity Health Sports Park, and they held firm after the Red Bulls halved the arrears midway through the first half.
Gaston Brugman threaded a lovely throughball into the path of Paintsil, who slotted his finish under Carlos Coronel for a ninth-minute opener.
Four minutes later, Greg Vanney's men had breathing space as Joveljic escaped the Red Bulls backline to prod home with the outside of his boot.
Daniel Edelman narrowly avoided putting through his own net soon afterwards, then New York clawed one back through captain Sean Nealis, who volleyed home following an inswinging corner Emil Forsberg.
Noah Eile missed one glorious chance before teeing up another for Dante Vanzeir, but the Galaxy held firm, almost adding a third goal when Miki Yamane cannoned a shot against the post shortly after the hour-mark.
Data Debrief: Galaxy out on their own
The LA Galaxy already held the record for most MLS Cup triumphs ahead of Saturday's showpiece game, with their sixth success now taking them two clear of D.C. United.
The win ended their 10-year wait for a title, last claiming the crown when a team containing Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane beat the New England Revolution in 2014.
Line-ups
Los Angeles Galaxy XI: Yoshida, Gastón Brugman, Mark Delgado, John McCarthy, John Nelson, Miki Yamane, Joseph Paintsil, Joveljic, Edwin Cerrillo, Gabriel Pec, Carlos Garcés
Subs: Reus, Eriq Zavaleta, Diego Fagúndez, Isaiah Parente, Mauricio Cuevas, Julián Aude, Novak Micovic, Miguel Berry, Jalen Neal
New York RB XI: Forsberg, Carlos Coronel, Lewis Morgan, Dante Vanzeir, Sean Nealis, Peter Stroud, John Tolkin, Noah Eile, Dylan Nealis, Cameron Harper, Daniel Edelman
Subs: Ryan Meara, Cory Burke, Andrés Reyes, Wikelman Carmona, Dennis Gjengaar, Elias Manoel, Serge Ngoma Jr., Julian Hall, Ronald Donkor
AngelBluebest
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so la galaxy win the whole tournament but cant play in club world cup, but inter miami who lost in first play off round qualified?
MumbaRk
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that's rubbish, the winner of the MLS cup is the one who is supposed to be representing the country at the club world cup that's how it has always been
Joelinhocent
101
Yes Galaxy won the MLS cup but FIFA decided to grant inter Miami CWC because of Messi, corruption in the highest level of the sport that is why they couldn’t wait and went ahead with CWC draw so the can be no place for the winner of the MLS cup, FIFA is confused.
Zudcekosuy
64
Poor missi Couldn't even win league in Partimers Sunday league 🤣
Sambodh10
38
It should have been LA Galaxy, not Inter Maimi. Everyone knows the reason why Miami is playing. The whole USA is the host of Club World Cup not just the city of Miami also MLS Cup winner must be given the place not shield winner. Such a dubious league. Earlier this year Messi won Fifa best player, when he was not even the best player in the time frame. The time frame was 19th Dec 2022 - 20 Aug 2023, which starts from a day after the World Cup Final. So doesn't deserve to win it but still won. And the people who voted told they didn't know the time frame or voting period for the award. How you can allow such people to vote who doesn't know the rules of period to consider while voting. I am watching Football for a long time now and these are all Messi biased criteria. Messi and Ronaldo were the best player in the world but they are not now. Another Nonsense is the 5 year ranking criteria. Pls teams should get chance on the current performance of ongoing season or the season prior to the Club World club. Pls live in the current situation and don't talk about past glories. There is a big difference between WAS and IS. Firstly they have expanded a tournament which was not needed and also using rubbish criterias. Clearly better performing teams like Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal etc have denied the opportunity. I know the tournament is going to be held once in Four years but still teams who are performing better currently should be given. a place. * Current Performance over Popularity should be the criteria.
Mawsor09
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FIFA boy gets in 🤣🤣