One thing is for-sure, play offs are a sealed deal, other goal is still pending with the 2-2 final score against RSL on Star Wars/ Mother’s Day, Galaxy remain in third place in conference.
By Wendy Pintor
In five matches played at home during the 2024 season , the LA Galaxy hold an unbeaten record of 2-0-3 (11 GF, 9 GA). During the LA Galaxy's five games played at home this MLS Regular Season,they have not lost at the Dignity Health Sports Park, and although Riqui Puig had the assist for the second goal as well the team was not happy, they wanted to win, they are a work in progress.
LA Galaxy, on Saturday during Mother’s Day weekend and on Star Wars day against RSL took a draw in the last final seconds of the game with confidence at at home, the 2-2 tying score couldn’t have been any perfect for both teams and moms but as sweet as the gesture could of been that night, the tie was not enough for LA Galaxy to be happy. Miguel Berry lightened up the day for the fans, with the slide tackle in the box stretch goal -But LA remains upset on the sense where as soon as the game ended it, the team departed from press time or the the stadium it-self. Regardless of the last minute thrilling performance the thought of being happy was an understatement for the boys in white and gold, the fans were happy and enjoyed the goal with out a doubt but the team wasn’t satisfied, “ There was more, that we could of given on the field.” Miguel Berry on the final minutes of the game.
Chicho Arrango opened up the score with his first goal at minute 19’ and then again at minute 40’ comfortably enough for him and his teamates and for the remainder of the first half LA went to the lockers at half time, jolted with a 2-0. Easily handing the C. Arango the lead in with 12 goals obtaining the top scorer of the week. And peculiarly enough LA Galaxy did not stay behind as Forward, Dejan Joveljic with 10 goals this season.
Second half it was all or nothing for LA and luckily enough they were able to come back from the 2-0 first with a goal from Giangic at minute 54’ with a celebration that read, “ Pray for RS” which is a city in Brazil that just went through flooding he celebrated with joy and gratitude second goal surprised everyone when it seemed like the game would be over the impossible occurred, an assist that was a “could of been”became the one that was the play, as it was penetrated the ball bounced back to Galaxy and allowed the play get Miguel Berry behind it with seconds left in the game.
LA Galaxy travels to Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on Wednesday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. PT, LOS ANGELES tonights match marks the 15th meeting across all competitions between LA and Minnesota United FC, with the Galaxy leading the all-time series 7-3-4. Against Minnesota, LA holds a 6-3-4 record in league play and a 1-0-0 record in the MLS Cup Playoffs. The Galaxy held a 1-1-0 record (6 GF, 8 GA) against Minnesota in two regular-season meetings during the 2023 campaign. In eight all-time road matches played across all competitions against Minnesota United, LA holds a 4-2-2 record. In the last meeting between the two teams at Allianz Field, the Galaxy fell 5-2 to the Loons on Oct. 7, 2023.
The LA Galaxy improved to 5-2-5 (20 points) during the 2024 campaign. In five matches played at home this season, the LA Galaxy hold an unbeaten record of 2-0-3 (11 GF, 9 GA). During the LA Galaxy’s five games played at Dignity Health Sports Park during the 2024 MLS Regular Season, the Galaxy have been averaging 25,221 fans per match. In seven road matches played during the 2024 MLS Regular Season, the LA Galaxy hold a record of 3-2-2 (12 GF, 10 GA).
Tonight’s match can move the team up closer to the first place but maybe LA does not want the bad luck of being first on the table on some occasions the goal is a lot a pressure for some teams to take on. Tonight’s match might have goals but not a winner, the tie benefits both teams and a sealed deal for a play off ticket.
