Major League Soccer Gameweek 16
Los Angeles Galaxy 0 - 3 FT Los Angeles FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
22' ↓ E. Thommy ↑H. Miller
M. Delgado 26'
34' E. Cerrillo
D. Bouanga 44'
45'+2 J. Glesnes
HT
Son Heung-Min (M. Delgado) 57'
65' ↓ M. Yamane ↑R. Taylor
65' ↓ J. Nelson ↑J. Aude
65' ↓ E. Cerrillo ↑C. Garces
↓ J. Shaffelburg ↑D. Martinez 66'
↓ Y. Cheberko ↑K. Nielsen 75'
↓ Son Heung-Min ↑T. Boyd 76'
80' H. Miller
81' ↓ J. Paintsil ↑R. Ramos
↓ M. Choiniere ↑J. Terry 85'
↓ D. Bouanga ↑J. Ebobisse 85'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Los Angeles Galaxy
Goalkeepers
Novak Mićović 
GHOST
9
Actions
9
Actions
75
Minutes
6
Rating
Defenders
Miki Yamane 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Jakob Glesnes 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Justin Haak 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.3
Rating
John Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Midfielders
Lucas Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edwin Cerrillo 
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
67
Passes
5
Duels
Elijah Wynder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Joseph Paintsil
MAGNET
53
Activity
53
Activity
39
Passes
14
Duels
Marco Reus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erik Thommy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
22
Entry
BENCH
JT Marcinkowski 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Harbor Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Garcés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Rindov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maya Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julián Aude
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaiah Parente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruben Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Los Angeles FC
Goalkeepers
Hugo Lloris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ryan Hollingshead
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Porteous
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Long
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yevhen Cheberko 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Mathieu Choinière
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
85
Entry
Eddie Segura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mark Delgado 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Jacob Shaffelburg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Son Heung-min 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.9
Rating
Denis Bouanga 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
10
Attempts
50%
Success %
BENCH
Thomas Hasal
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nkosi Tafari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenny Nielsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Raposo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jude Terry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Nava
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Martínez Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Boyd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Ebobisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2025 | Los Angeles FC | 3 - 3 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 05/19/2025 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 - 2 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 09/15/2024 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 4 - 2 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 07/05/2024 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 - 2 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Rose Bowl |
| 04/06/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 2 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 09/17/2023 | Los Angeles FC | 4 - 2 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 07/05/2023 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 - 1 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Rose Bowl |
| 05/24/2023 | Los Angeles FC | 0 - 2 | Los Angeles Galaxy | US Open Cup | BMO Stadium |
| 04/16/2023 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 - 3 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 10/21/2022 | Los Angeles FC | 3 - 2 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Banc of California Stadium |
07/20/2025
05/19/2025
09/15/2024
07/05/2024
04/06/2024
09/17/2023
07/05/2023
05/24/2023
04/16/2023
10/21/2022
Los Angeles Galaxy Win
Los Angeles FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +16
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 18 | 37 | 40 | 17 | +23 | |
| 2 | Houston Dynamo | 19 | 35 | 28 | 24 | +4 | |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 21 | 34 | 35 | 21 | +14 | |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 19 | 33 | 38 | 27 | +11 | |
| 5 | FC Dallas | 20 | 33 | 38 | 29 | +9 | |
| 6 | St. Louis City | 20 | 30 | 28 | 26 | +2 | |
| 7 | Colorado Rapids | 20 | 28 | 30 | 25 | +5 | |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 19 | 28 | 33 | 30 | +3 | |
| 9 | Minnesota United FC | 20 | 25 | 22 | 28 | -6 | |
| 10 | Portland Timbers | 19 | 24 | 34 | 35 | -1 | |
| 11 | Seattle Sounders | 19 | 24 | 21 | 26 | -5 | |
| 12 | San Diego | 19 | 24 | 33 | 29 | +4 | |
| 13 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 20 | 22 | 24 | 30 | -6 | |
| 14 | Austin | 20 | 20 | 25 | 39 | -14 | |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 20 | 15 | 19 | 49 | -30 |
P: 18 GD: +23
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: +14
P: 19 GD: +11
P: 20 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 20 GD: +5
P: 19 GD: +3
P: 20 GD: -6
P: 19 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: -5
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -6
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -30
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
LAFC Paint Los Angeles Black and Gold in Ruthless Away Win
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Despite holding the lion's share of the ball, the Galaxy were brutally punished by a clinical LAFC side that showed zero mercy.
The Early Illusion
The clash started with high Intensity, but the visual momentum told a completely deceiving story at Dignity Health Sports Park. Los Angeles Galaxy controlled possession early, pushing up the pitch and dictating the tempo. The home side knocked the ball around with a 59% possession share, looking comfortable on the turf. Yet, sterile possession rarely wins you important league fixtures. Los Angeles FC absorbed the pressure effortlessly, waiting patiently for the perfect moment to spring a counter-attack. In the 26th minute, the tactical trap finally snapped shut. Mark Delgado broke the deadlock with a sharp finish, punishing the hosts' high defensive line and shifting the momentum entirely. The Galaxy held the ball, but the visitors held the true advantage on the scoreboard.
The Crushing Pivot
Any hope of a swift response was suffocated before the halftime whistle even blew. The Balance of the match completely tilted when a critical defensive collapse gifted the visitors a penalty in the 44th minute. Denis Bouanga stepped up to the spot without hesitation. The attacker made no mistake, burying the spot-kick to double the lead and silence the home supporters. That brutal gut punch right before the break destroyed the Galaxy's spirit. The hosts emerged from the tunnel trying to mount a comeback, throwing extra bodies forward in desperation, but their final-third product remained incredibly blunt. Generating just one solitary shot on target across the entire match proved they completely lacked the necessary cutting edge to test the opposing goalkeeper.
Sealing The Rout
With the Galaxy hopelessly chasing shadows and leaving massive defensive gaps, the visitors ruthlessly exploited the open space. In the 57th minute, Delgado turned provider, threading a beautifully weighted pass to Son Heung-Min. The lethal attacker calmly slotted home LAFC's third goal of the night, burying any lingering hopes of a miracle comeback. A commanding 3-0 lead essentially ended the contest as a competitive spectacle. The Stakes were notably high coming into this local fixture, but the decisive result leaves the Galaxy languishing down in 12th place in the standings. LAFC, meanwhile, comfortably solidify their grip on the vital 5th spot. The final whistle brought clear frustration from the stands, cementing a tough reality check for the struggling hosts.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for Los Angeles FC?
Mark Delgado, Denis Bouanga (via penalty), and Son Heung-Min found the back of the net to secure the 3-0 victory.
Did LA Galaxy control possession?
Yes, the home side controlled possession with 59%, but they only managed a single shot on target all match.
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.
El Tráfico Reignites with Playoff Positioning on the Line
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. With just one point separating these fierce local rivals, this mid-season derby is less about grand league consequences and entirely about immediate bragging rights.
The Setup
Los Angeles Galaxy welcome their noisy neighbors to Dignity Health Sports Park for a clash where the Stakes rating feels deceptively modest. Sitting ninth and eighth respectively in the Major League Soccer standings, a single point divides the two clubs. Galaxy's Form is marred by a miserable home record, managing just one win in their last five attempts here. Meanwhile, Los Angeles FC boast a Stars rating inflated by world-class talent like Son Heung-Min, but a recent string of erratic performances exposes clear vulnerabilities. The moderate Balance rating perfectly reflects how evenly matched—and equally flawed—these two sides are right now.
Key Battle
This derby will be decided by devastating wing play. Gabriel Pec is single-handedly carrying the Galaxy attack, punishing defenses with his blistering pace and direct running. He faces off in a proxy war against Denis Bouanga, whose clinical finishing remains the most reliable weapon for LAFC. Whichever wide man finds the most space in transition will dictate the tempo of the match.
Our Prediction
A tense 1-1 draw. Both sides possess the final-third firepower to hurt each other, but Galaxy's home woes and LAFC's recent inconsistencies point toward a stalemate. Expect early caution before a chaotic, wide-open second half where neither defense can hold firm.