Playing their 10th match during the 2022 MLS Regular Season, the LA Galaxy earned a 1-0 shutout victory on the road over Austin FC at Q2 Stadium on Sunday night. Mark Delgado scored his first career goal as a member of the Galaxy, while Jonathan Bond notched his fifth shutout of the season.
LA Galaxy Form
In seven matches played across all competitions dating back to April 3, LA holds a record of 5-1-1, outscoring its opponents 8-3 during that span. Since April 3, the Galaxy have dealt LAFC their only loss of the 2022 season and handed Austin its first defeat at Q2 Stadium this year. The Galaxy’s six wins in league play this year ranks tied for second in the league with Austin FC, behind only LAFC (7). Additionally, LA (6-3-1, 19 points) ranks third in the Supporters’ Shield race behind only LAFC (7-1-2, 23 points) and Austin FC (6-2-2, 20 points).
Stout LA Galaxy Defense
With their shutout win over Austin FC, the Galaxy notched their fifth clean sheet of the 2022 campaign. In 10 appearances this year, Bond’s five shutouts ranks tied for first amongst all goalkeepers in MLS. Notably, LA ranks tied for first in MLS alongside FC Dallas for the fewest goals allowed (7).
Postgame Notes
Sunday’s match marked the third all-time regular-season meeting between LA and Austin, with the Galaxy leading their series 2-1-0.
LA (6-3-1, 19 points) ranks third in the Supporters’ Shield race behind only LAFC (7-1-2, 23 points) and Austin FC (6-2-2, 20 points).
The Galaxy’s six wins in league play this year ranks tied for second in the league with Austin FC, behind only LAFC (7).
In seven matches played across all competitions dating back to April 3, LA holds a record of 5-1-1, outscoring its opponents 8-3 during that span.
Since April 3, the Galaxy have dealt LAFC their only loss of the 2022 season and handed Austin its first defeat at Q2 Stadium this year.
LA ranks tied for first in MLS for the fewest goals allowed (7).
LA held Austin to zero shots on target in the first half. It marks the sixth time this season that the LA Galaxy have held their opponent to one or fewer shots on goal in the first half of matches this season.
The LA Galaxy are 4-2-0 in six games played against Western Conference opponents in 2022.
With the win over Austin, the Galaxy improved to 3-2-1 in six road matches played in league play this season.
The Galaxy’s five shutouts during the 2022 campaign rank tied for first in the league.
In his 10th start of the season, Jonathan Bond registered his fifth shutout of 2022.
Bond is tied for first in the league with his five shutouts and is tied for seventh all-time in Galaxy history alongside Matt Reis with nine shutouts.
Mark Delgado tallied his first career goal for the Galaxy.
Delgado is the sixth different Galaxy player to score a goal in league play this year.
Chase Gasper made his LA Galaxy debut, logging 31 minutes as a second-half substitute.
LA improved to 3-0-0 in three games played on Sunday this season.
Next Game
Next up, the Galaxy travel to face California United Strikers FC in the Round of 32 of the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, Calif., on Wednesday, May 11. The May 11 match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed live on ESPN+.
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