LA Galaxy Fall to Houston Dynamo FC 0-3

Playing their fifth game in the span of 15 days, the LA Galaxy fell 3-0 to Houston Dynamo FC before 22,471 fans at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday night.

Goal-Scoring Plays
HOU – Carlos Ferreira (penalty kick), 11th minute: After Jonathan Bond initially saved Corey Baird’s shot from close range, the rebound fell to Carlos Ferreira, who avoided a tackle and converted from the six-yard box.

HOU – Tyler Pasher (Carlos Ferreira), 58th minute: Cutting inside onto his left foot, Tyler Pasher’s shot from long range found the top right corner of the net.

HOU – Thor Ulfarsson (Carlos Ferreira, Matias Vera), 62nd minute: After receiving a pass down the left side of the penalty area, Thor Ulfarsson dribbled by a Galaxy defender and unleashed his shot into the roof of the net.

Postgame Notes

• Following the loss, the LA Galaxy (6-5-2, 20 points) sit in fifth place in the Western Conference standings.

• Sunday’s match between the LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo FC marked the 35th MLS regular-season meeting, with Galaxy trailing the series 12-13-10.

• Across all competitions during the 2022 campaign, the LA Galaxy hold a record of 8-5-2.

• In 16 matches played at home against Houston, LA holds a 6-5-5 record.

• In seven games played at Dignity Health Sports Park across all competitions during the 2022 campaign, the LA Galaxy hold a 4-3-0 record.

• When the opposition scores first, the LA Galaxy hold a 0-4-0 record in league play this season.

• In 11 matches played across all competitions dating back to April 3, LA holds a record of 6-3-2.

• Mark Delgado attempted 126 passes (114 completed) in the match against Houston, the highest total for a player in a single game in MLS this season.

• Samuel Grandsir made his 47th consecutive appearance in league play dating back to April 18, 2021.

• Nick DePuy made his 50th regular-season appearance for the Galaxy.

• Víctor Vázquez made his first start for the Galaxy dating back to April 9.

• Dejan Joveljić made his first start of the season in league play during the 2022 campaign.

• Kelvin Leerdam started his first match for the Galaxy dating back to April 16.

Galaxy Earn 1-1 Draw on the Road Against Minnesota United FC

Playing their seventh road match during the 2022 MLS Regular Season, the LA Galaxy earned a 1-1 draw against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on Wednesday night. Sacha Kljestan recorded his first goal of the 2022 campaign, while goalkeeper Jonathan Bond made six saves in the draw at Minnesota.

LA Galaxy Record Against Minnesota
Wednesday’s match marked the 10th MLS regular-season meeting between LA and Minnesota United FC, with the Galaxy leading the series 5-1-4. In seven matches played on the road across all competitions against Minnesota, LA holds a 4-1-2 record.

Galaxy Form
In 10 matches played across all competitions dating back to a 3-1 win over the Portland Timbers on April 3, LA holds a record of 6-2-2, outscoring its opponents 13-9 and posting four shutouts during that span. In four matches played across all competitions during the month of May, the Galaxy hold a 2-1-1 record.

LA on the Road

In seven regular-season games played on the road during the 2022 campaign, the LA Galaxy hold a 3-2-2 record. In eight road games played across all competitions during the 2022 campaign, LA holds a record of 4-2-2 

Goal-Scoring Plays
LA – Sacha Kljestan (penalty kick), 83th minute: After Minnesota was whistled for a handball inside the penalty area, Sacha Kljestan drilled his penalty-kick attempt into the bottom left corner of the goal.

MIN – Robin Lod (DJ Taylor, Adrien Hunou), 87th minute: Dribbling towards the end line, DJ Taylor played a cutback pass just inside the top of the box to Robin Lod, who fired a low shot into the back of the net.  

Post Game

Greg Vanney

Jonathan Bond

Sacha Kljestan

Postgame Notes

• Wednesday’s match marked the 10th MLS regular-season meeting between LA and Minnesota United FC, with the Galaxy leading the series 5-1-4.

• In seven matches played on the road across all competitions against Minnesota, LA holds a 4-1-2 record.

• In seven regular-season games played on the road during the 2022 campaign, the LA Galaxy hold a 3-2-2 record.

• In eight road games played across all competitions during the 2022 campaign, LA holds a record of 4-2-2.

• In 10 matches played across all competitions dating back to April 3, LA holds a record of 6-2-2, outscoring its opponents 13-9 during that span.

• The Galaxy have stopped the opposition from scoring a first-half goal in nine of their 12 regular-season matches. No team has done this more in MLS in 2022.

• With the result at Minnesota, LA claimed their second draw on the road this season.

• Sacha Kljestan notched his first goal of the 2022 campaign.

• Seven different players have scored in league play for the Galaxy this season.

• Kljestan recorded his 15th career penalty-kick goal, which ranks tied for 14th all-time in MLS regular-season play.

• Jonathan Bond registered a game-high six saves in the draw against Minnesota.

• It marks the second time this season that Bond tallied at least six saves in a match.

• Samuel Grandsir made his 46th consecutive appearance in league play dating back to April 18, 2021.

• Nick DePuy made his 49th regular-season appearance for the Galaxy.

• Raheem Edwards finished the match with a team-high 12 duels won.

• Julián Araujo registered a team-high three chances created.

• Víctor Vázquez made his first appearance for the Galaxy dating back to a 2-1 win over LAFC on April 9.

• In seven MLS regular-season matches coached against Minnesota United FC, LA Galaxy Head Coach Greg Vanney holds a 3-2-2 record.

• Dejan Joveljić made his 10th substitute appearance in league play this season.

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LA Galaxy Fall 3-1 to FC Dallas

Playing in front of a sell-out crowd of 25,174 fans at Dignity Health Sports Park, the LA Galaxy fell 3-1 to FC Dallas on Saturday night.

Goal-Scoring Plays
DAL – Jesus Ferreira (Jader Obrian, Ema Twumasi), 11th minute: Streaking down the right flank, Jader Obrian squared a ball across the face of goal to Jesus Ferreira, who tapped in from close range.

DAL – Paul Arriola (Paxton Pomykal), 20th minute: Following a turnover in midfield, Paxton Pomykal played a ball to the left side of the penalty area to Paul Arriola, who drilled a low shot into the lower far corner of the goal.

DAL – Jesus Ferreira (Marco Farfan), 23rd minute: After winning the ball in Dallas’ half of the field, Marco Farfan delivered a long ball to Ferreira, who took a touch past Jonathan Bond outside the 18-yard box and finished his shot from inside the six-yard box.

LA – Douglas Costa (Sacha Kljestan), 67th minute: After earning a free kick from 30 yards away from goal, Sacha Kljestan quickly laid the ball off to Douglas Costa, whose curling shot was powered into

Post Game Comments

Postgame Notes

• Saturday’s match marked the 78th MLS regular-season meeting between LA and FC Dallas, with the Galaxy leading the all-time series 35-30-13. 

• In 40 regular-season matches played at home against Dallas, LA holds a 26-8-6 record.

• The Galaxy hold a 4-2-0 record in six matches played at home across all competitions in 2022.

• LA (6-4-1, 19 points) ranks fourth in the Western Conference standings behind LAFC (7-2-2, 23 points), FC Dallas (6-1-4, 22 points) and Austin FC (6-3-2, 20 points).

• In nine matches played across all competitions dating back to April 3, LA holds a record of 6-2-1, outscoring its opponents 12-8 during that span.

• Douglas Costa notched his second goal scored from outside the box during the 2022 campaign.

• Costa ranks tied for second in MLS in goals scored from outside the box (2).

• Costa finished the match with a game-high three chances created.

• Sacha Kljestan notched his first assist of the 2022 MLS Regular Season.

• The assist marked Kljestan’s 98th career assist in his 319th game played in MLS.

• Chase Gasper started his first career match for the Galaxy, logging 83 minutes.  

• Jonathan Pérez made his first appearance in league play this season, logging seven minutes as a second-half substitute.

• Samuel Grandsir made his 45th consecutive appearance in league play dating back to April 18, 2021.

• The match marked the fifth consecutive sell-out at Dignity Health Sports Park to begin the 2022 campaign.

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LA Galaxy and Javier “Chicharito” Hernández Host Panel with Dr. Armando "Mondo" González About Mental Health and Peak Performance

LA Galaxy and Javier “Chicharito” Hernández hosted a panel for LA Galaxy Academy players and the Cal State Dominguez Hills women’s soccer team at Dignity Health Sports Park for Mental Health Awareness Month

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LA Galaxy earn 1-0 shutout win on the road over Austin FC

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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