Major League Soccer Regular season

Los Angeles Galaxy 1 - 2 FT Sporting Kansas City

Dignity Health Sports Park

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Verdict Futmetrix
45
FT
dim. 15 mars
English
Los Angeles Galaxy
1-2
Sporting Kansas City
⚡ Intensité 34
⚖️ Équilibre 27
🏆 Enjeu 50
🎲 Surprise 80
Sporting KC stuns Galaxy in leg one.

Sporting KC Springs Massive Upset on the Road

Divertissement moyen Score Futmetrix: 45/100. Despite being heavily outgunned on the stat sheet, the visitors secured a vital first-leg advantage heading into May's decisive return fixture.

Early Pressure and the Sucker Punch

A barrage of early chances turned Dignity Health Sports Park into a shooting gallery, as the hosts commanded the field and pinned the visitors back in their own defensive third. The Intensity was palpable from the opening whistle, with Los Angeles Galaxy dominating possession at a staggering 61% clip and creating multiple dangerous looks inside the penalty area. They orchestrated fluid passing sequences and relentlessly tested the opposing goalkeeper. However, soccer at this level can be an incredibly cruel game for the dominant side. Completely against the run of play, Sporting Kansas City found their elusive breakthrough right on the stroke of halftime. M. Garcia expertly set up D. Joveljic, who finished cleanly to flip the entire script before the teams headed to the locker room. The home side's high offensive volume yielded nothing but deep frustration, setting a very tense stage for the next forty-five minutes.

Tactical Shifts and Clinical Counters

Trailing by a goal, the Galaxy doubled down on their suffocating corner pressure, racking up double-digit dead-ball situations but repeatedly failing to crack the incredibly resilient road defense. The defining moment of the game arrived in the 74th minute, a sequence that entirely shifted the Balance of this opening leg. A brilliant tactical substitution paid immediate dividends for the visiting coaching staff when S. Afrifa entered the fray. Within mere minutes of stepping onto the pitch, the fresh legs provided a pinpoint assist to L. Johnsen, effectively doubling the Kansas City lead. This clinical sequence resulted in a massive Upset dimension, as the clear statistical underdog mercilessly punished their heavily favored opponents on a swift counter-attack. The visitors proved that you don't need the lion's share of possession to dictate the terms of a crucial matchup.

A Late Lifeline and Aggregate Stakes

With their backs firmly against the wall and the Stakes incredibly high for this two-leg elimination series, Los Angeles desperately sought any sort of lifeline to carry into the next fixture. Veteran playmaker M. Reus finally answered the call in the 82nd minute, netting an unassisted strike to cut the deficit in half and wake up the home crowd. Despite racking up 18 total shots and generating an impressive expected goals tally north of two, the hosts simply could not find the necessary equalizer before the final whistle blew. Sporting KC miraculously escapes California with a precious 2-1 victory, surviving an absolute onslaught. The battle lines are now permanently drawn for the decisive second leg on May 14, where the visitors will fiercely attempt to defend their hard-earned aggregate lead on their own home turf.

Key Questions

How did substitute Lasse Berg Johnsen change the game?

He delivered a massive blow in the 74th minute, firing home a crucial goal from an Afrifa assist to secure the game-winning margin for Sporting KC.

Qu'est-ce que le Futmetrix Score ?

Le Futmetrix Score est notre verdict de 0 a 100 sur le spectacle d'un match. On regarde l'intensite, l'equilibre, les enjeux et les stars pour vous dire si ca vaut le coup.

Statistiques du Match

Possession
61%
39%
Los Angeles Galaxy 61%
Sporting Kansas City 39%
Tirs
18
7
Los Angeles Galaxy 18
Sporting Kansas City 7
Tirs Cadrés
5
4
Los Angeles Galaxy 5
Sporting Kansas City 4
Buts Attendus (xG)
2.03
0.73
Los Angeles Galaxy 2.03
Sporting Kansas City 0.73
Passes
602
393
Los Angeles Galaxy 602
Sporting Kansas City 393
Précision Passes
90%
83%
Los Angeles Galaxy 90%
Sporting Kansas City 83%
Corners
10
3
Los Angeles Galaxy 10
Sporting Kansas City 3
Fautes
7
12
Los Angeles Galaxy 7
Sporting Kansas City 12
Cartons Jaunes
1
1
Los Angeles Galaxy 1
Sporting Kansas City 1
Cartons Rouges
0
0
Los Angeles Galaxy 0
Sporting Kansas City 0

Événements du Match

D. Joveljic (M. Garcia) 45'
HT
63' 🔄 M. Yamane M. Cuevas
63' 🔄 Joao Klauss Matheus Nascimento
63' 🔄 E. Thommy R. Ramos
Wyatt Meyer 🟨 69'
C. Harris S. Afrifa 🔄 71'
L. Johnsen (S. Afrifa) 74'
78' 🟨 Edwin Cerrillo
79' 🔄 J. Aude J. Nelson
80' 🔄 E. Wynder L. Sanabria
82' M. Reus
J. Davis J. Miller 🔄 88'
FT

Cartes des Joueurs

Notre avis sur chaque joueur de ce match

Los Angeles Galaxy

Gardiens
N. Micovic
MAGNET
AIMANT
22
Activité
22
Activité
22
Passes
0
Duels
Défenseurs
M. Yamane
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
63
Min. Totales
63
Entrée
J. Haak
STORMTROOPER
TIREUR FOU
2
Tirs
2
Tirs
0
Buts
0
Cadrés
M. Yoshida
MAGNET
AIMANT
91
Activité
91
Activité
79
Passes
12
Duels
J. Aude
MAGNET
AIMANT
90
Activité
90
Activité
81
Passes
9
Duels
Milieux
E. Wynder
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
10
Min. Tardives
10
Min. Tardives
79
Min. Totales
80
Entrée
E. Cerrillo
MAGNET
AIMANT
86
Activité
86
Activité
79
Passes
7
Duels
E. Thommy
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLEUR
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Tentatives
100%
Réussite %
M. Reus
CLOSER
FINISSEUR
1
Buts Tardifs
1
Buts Tardifs
0
Passes D. Tardives
75
Minute
H. Miller
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
Attaquants
Joao Klauss
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
63
Min. Totales
63
Entrée
BANC
J. Marcinkowski
SPECTATOR
SPECTATEUR
0
Arrêts
0
Arrêts
0
Encaissés
0
Minutes
M. Cuevas
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
27
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
J. Glesnes
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
J. Nelson
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
11
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
T. Lepley
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
I. Parente
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
L. Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
11
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
Matheus Nascimento
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
27
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
R. Ramos
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
27
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée

Sporting Kansas City

Gardiens
J. Pulskamp
MAGNET
AIMANT
36
Activité
36
Activité
34
Passes
2
Duels
Défenseurs
J. Davis
NPC
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
19%
Préc. Passe
6.2
Note
E. Bartlow
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
W. Meyer
WALL
MUR
0
Dribblé
0
Dribblé
4
Tacles
67%
Duel %
J. Reid
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
Milieux
J. Bartlett
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
L. Johnsen
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Buts
1
Tirs
M. Garcia
PROVIDER
FOURNISSEUR
1
Passes D.
1
Passes D.
4
Passes Clés
7.2
Note
Attaquants
C. Harris
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
71
Min. Totales
71
Entrée
D. Joveljic
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
CAPITAINE FANTASTIQUE
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.7
Note
Yes
Capitaine
S. Suleymanov
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
BANC
S. Cleveland
SPECTATOR
SPECTATEUR
0
Arrêts
0
Arrêts
0
Encaissés
0
Minutes
J. Miller
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
10
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
P. Lurot
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
S. Donovan
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
M. Tschantret
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
J. Ortiz
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
K. Agyabeng
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
S. Afrifa
SUPER SUB
JOKER
1
Passe D.
1
Passe D.
19
Minutes
7
Note
T. Calheira
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée

Confrontations

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
28/09/2025 Los Angeles Galaxy 4 - 1 Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer Dignity Health Sports Park
04/05/2025 Sporting Kansas City 1 - 0 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
16/06/2024 Los Angeles Galaxy 4 - 2 Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer Dignity Health Sports Park
24/03/2024 Sporting Kansas City 2 - 3 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
22/06/2023 Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 2 Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer Dignity Health Sports Park
12/03/2023 Sporting Kansas City 0 - 0 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
05/09/2022 Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 2 Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer Dignity Health Sports Park
07/08/2022 Sporting Kansas City 4 - 2 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
28/10/2021 Sporting Kansas City 2 - 0 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
28/09/2025
Major League Soccer Dignity Health Sports Park
04/05/2025
Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
16/06/2024
Major League Soccer Dignity Health Sports Park
24/03/2024
Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
22/06/2023
Major League Soccer Dignity Health Sports Park
12/03/2023
Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
05/09/2022
Major League Soccer Dignity Health Sports Park
07/08/2022
Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
28/10/2021
Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
Los Angeles Galaxy Win
Sporting Kansas City Win
Draw