Major League Soccer Gameweek 2
Los Angeles Galaxy 3 - 0 FT Charlotte
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
8' L. Sanabria
11' Joao Klauss (Gabriel Pec)
13' Joao Klauss
Wilfried Zaha 30'
HT
↓ L. de la Torre ↑A. Westwood 46'
↓ D. Diani ↑B. Bronico 46'
↓ A. Privett ↑M. Agyemang 46'
66' ↓ E. Wynder ↑M. Reus
66' ↓ Joao Klauss ↑Matheus Nascimento
78' ↓ E. Cerrillo ↑J. Haak
↓ P. Biel ↑T. Smalls 78'
↓ I. Toklomati ↑A. Goodwin 78'
78' ↓ M. Yamane ↑H. Miller
Ashley Westwood 80'
82' ↓ Gabriel Pec ↑R. Ramos
88' Ruben Ramos
90'+2 Lucas Sanabria
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Los Angeles Galaxy
Goalkeepers
Novak Mićović 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Miki Yamane 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Jakob Glesnes 
MAGNET
113
Activity
113
Activity
109
Passes
4
Duels
Maya Yoshida
MAGNET
130
Activity
130
Activity
125
Passes
5
Duels
Julián Aude
MAGNET
106
Activity
106
Activity
99
Passes
7
Duels
Midfielders
Edwin Cerrillo 
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Gabriel Pec
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Elijah Wynder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Lucas Sanabria 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Joseph Paintsil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
João Klauss 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.2
Rating
BENCH
JT Marcinkowski 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
John Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio Cuevas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harbor Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin Haak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erik Thommy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Reus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruben Ramos Jr.
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Nascimento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charlotte
Goalkeepers
Kristijan Kahlina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nathan Byrne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrew Privett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Tim Ream
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Toffolo
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Djibril Diani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Luca de la Torre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Kerwin Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pep Biel
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Wilfried Zaha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Idan Toklomati
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
BENCH
Tyler Miller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jack Neeley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Schnegg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandt Bronico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ashley Westwood
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyger Smalls
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liel Abada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Archie Goodwin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Agyemang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2025 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 - 2 | Charlotte | Friendlies Clubs | Empire Polo Club Field 2 |
| 05/18/2024 | Charlotte | 0 - 0 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 02/07/2024 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 0 - 3 | Charlotte | Friendlies Clubs | TBC |
| 05/28/2023 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 0 - 1 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 01/28/2023 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 - 1 | Charlotte | Friendlies Clubs | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 03/06/2022 | Charlotte | 0 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
02/09/2025
05/18/2024
02/07/2024
05/28/2023
01/28/2023
03/06/2022
Los Angeles Galaxy Win
Charlotte Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 1 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +30
P: 25 GD: +4
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +14
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 25 GD: -6
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 23 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Los Angeles Galaxy
Charlotte
Los Angeles Galaxy
Charlotte
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
LA Galaxy's Five-Minute Blitz Dismantles Charlotte
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A ruthless early attacking siege at Dignity Health Sports Park turned this clash into a highlight reel, ending the visitors' strong early-season form.
The Opening Act
A blistering start at Dignity Health Sports Park left the visitors entirely shell-shocked. The Intensity of the opening exchanges reached boiling point almost instantly, as Los Angeles Galaxy pinned their opponents deep into their own half. Rather than a cagey feeling-out process, the hosts unleashed a relentless wave of pressure that fractured the defensive lines. The breakthrough arrived with breathtaking speed in the eighth minute, when L. Sanabria found the back of the net to set an authoritative tone. This early opener shattered any preconceived tactical plans the visitors had brought to the West Coast. Instead of settling into a rhythm, the away side found themselves trapped in a defensive nightmare, scrambling to contain a fluid, surging attack that smelled blood in the water.
The Pivot
The true turning point materialized immediately after the restart, completely destroying the Balance of the contest. Before Charlotte could even process the opening blow, the hosts struck twice more in a staggering five-minute flurry. João Klauss stepped up to deliver a rapid-fire brace, netting in the 11th and 13th minutes to effectively end the game before the quarter-hour mark. The first of his pair was brilliantly orchestrated by Gabriel Pec, whose creative vision carved open the remaining defensive structure. Facing a torrential attacking siege, visiting goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina was constantly under fire. Despite conceding three times rapidly, Kahlina pulled off nine vital saves throughout the night, demonstrating isolated heroics that miraculously prevented a historic, double-digit humiliation.
Resolution
With a massive cushion secured, the hosts seamlessly shifted gears and dominated possession to see out the remainder of the evening. Controlling the ball for vast stretches, they comfortably neutralized any faint hopes of an unlikely comeback. The Stakes were notably high for the Californian side coming into this fixture, desperately needing to reverse a sluggish string of early-season results to climb up from tenth place. By completely smothering the opposition and limiting them to a single shot on target, they executed a perfect tactical shutdown. The visitors, previously riding high in fourth place, leave with their momentum severely dented, serving as a harsh reminder of how quickly fortunes can flip in this league. This comprehensive shutout injects crucial momentum back into the local camp.
Key Questions
What made Gabriel Pec the Man of the Match?
He orchestrated the attack with three key passes and a crucial assist, driving the early blitz that definitively won the game.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Early Season Crossroads in California
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. With Charlotte sitting comfortably in the top four and LA Galaxy stumbling out of the gates, this early-season encounter offers a crucial test of momentum.
The Setup
Early season standings can be deceiving, but the Form rating suggests a stark contrast. Charlotte have started well, losing just once in five outings to claim an early fourth place. In contrast, Los Angeles Galaxy are languishing in tenth after securing just a single victory. Despite the modest Stakes in this early phase of the regular season, the competitive Balance of the tie is remarkably tight. Galaxy are the bookmakers' favorites at Dignity Health Sports Park, but they will need to convert possession into points against a resilient Charlotte side that knows how to grind out results.
Key Battle
João Klauss takes on Kristijan Kahlina in a classic attacker-versus-goalkeeper duel. Klauss has looked sharp for the hosts, but he faces a monumental task against Charlotte's shot-stopper. A surging Stars metric is heavily influenced by Kahlina, who is currently putting in spectacular shifts between the posts. If Klauss can breach Kahlina's defenses, Galaxy will likely dictate the outcome. If the keeper holds his ground, Charlotte will frustrate the home crowd.
Our Prediction
A tight, frustrating afternoon for the hosts. Charlotte will sit deep, absorb pressure, and look to strike on the counter. Expect a gritty draw where goalkeeping heroics make the ultimate difference.