Major League Soccer Gameweek 30
Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 2 FT San Diego
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' Klauss (Sergi Roberto)
Anders Dreyer 10'
14' Klauss
17' Erik Thommy (Harbor Miller)
Aníbal Godoy 35'
Gabriel Pirani 39'
45'+1 Klauss
HT
↓ Cédric Bakambu ↑Marcus Ingvartsen 66'
66' ↓ Robert Taylor ↑Joseph Paintsil
↓ Alejandro Alvarado Jr ↑Jeppe Tverskov 66'
66' ↓ Carlos Emiro Garces Torres ↑Jakob Glesnes
73' ↓ Sergi Roberto ↑Lucas Agustin·Sanabria Magole
↓ Gabriel Pirani ↑Onni Valakari 78'
81' ↓ Harbor Miller ↑Lucas Felipe·Calegari
↓ kieran sargeant ↑Dagur Dan Þórhallsson 83'
↓ Elias Achouri ↑Amahl Pellegrino 83'
90'+3 Marco Reus
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Los Angeles Galaxy
Goalkeepers
JT Marcinkowski 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Harbor Miller 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
8
Tackles
77%
Duel Win %
Carlos Garcés
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Justin Haak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Pablo Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergi Roberto 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.8
Rating
Robert Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Marco Reus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erik Thommy 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Novak Mićović 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Julián Aude
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Felipe Calegari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jakob Glesnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maya Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Elgersma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elijah Wynder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Paintsil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
San Diego
Goalkeepers
Pablo Sisniega 
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Oscar Verhoeven 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Christopher McVey 
MAGNET
112
Activity
112
Activity
108
Passes
4
Duels
Manu Duah
MAGNET
125
Activity
125
Activity
119
Passes
6
Duels
Kieran Sargeant
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Alejandro Alvarado
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
66
Passes
10
Duels
Aníbal Godoy
MAGNET
119
Activity
119
Activity
112
Passes
7
Duels
Gabriel Pirani 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.1
Rating
Forwards
Anders Dreyer
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
60
Passes
1
Duels
Cédric Bakambu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Elias Achouri
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
53
Passes
17
Duels
BENCH
CJ dos Santos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ian Pilcher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Onni Valakari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeppe Tverskov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Ingvartsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amahl Pellegrino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. B. Zamble
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2026 | San Diego | 3 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Snapdragon Stadium |
| 05/24/2025 | San Diego | 2 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Snapdragon Stadium |
| 02/24/2025 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 0 - 2 | San Diego | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
08/30/2026
05/24/2025
02/24/2025
Los Angeles Galaxy Win
San Diego Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +30
P: 25 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +13
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +5
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: +1
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 24 GD: -6
P: 24 GD: -14
P: 24 GD: -27
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +34
P: 33 GD: +9
P: 33 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: +15
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: -1
P: 32 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: 0
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -5
P: 32 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -42
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Los Angeles Galaxy
San Diego
Los Angeles Galaxy
San Diego
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
West Coast Chaos: Galaxy and San Diego Trade Blows in Wild Draw
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. This frenetic California clash delivered a breathless showcase of high-risk transition soccer, proving exactly why both teams are desperately battling for mid-table supremacy.
The Opening Firefight
Los Angeles Galaxy wasted no time turning the pristine grass of Dignity Health Sports Park into an absolute track meet. The home side burst out of the gates with pure offensive intent, completely bypassing the midfield build-up. It was Klauss who drew first blood, capitalizing on a moment of defensive hesitation. The physical striker linked up perfectly with Sergi Roberto in the fourth minute, slotting home a ruthless opener that caught the visitors cold. A sky-high Intensity rating tells the story of what happened next, as San Diego mounted an immediate response. Just six minutes later, a foul in the box handed the visitors a lifeline. Anders Dreyer stepped up to the spot and coolly converted the penalty, leveling the score at 1-1. The sheer volume of early attacking phases set an absurd, breathless tempo that neither defense looked capable of handling.
VAR Drama and the Counter-Punch
The match's definitive turning point arrived in the 14th minute during a period of relentless attacking waves. Klauss thought he had immediately restored the Galaxy's advantage with a sharp finish, but a swift VAR review dramatically scratched the goal off the board. Instead of letting the disappointment deflate their momentum, the hosts kept pressing the issue. By the 17th minute, Erik Thommy found the back of the net, burying a clever feed from Harbor Miller to make it 2-1. The Balance of the match was constantly teetering on a knife edge, defined by a fascinating clash of tactical ideologies. While San Diego dominated possession with a suffocating 69% share of the ball, knocking it around with precision, Galaxy's direct, counter-attacking approach proved equally lethal. The visitors tried to methodically pick the lock, but LA's raw transitional speed repeatedly exposed the high defensive line.
Goalkeeping Heroics Preserve the Point
Despite LA's undeniable clinical edge in front of goal during the opening exchanges, the visitors simply refused to fold under pressure. Gabriel Pirani seized a crucial pocket of space in the 39th minute, unleashing a strike that buried the equalizer and ultimately froze the wild 2-2 scoreline. The second half transformed into a tense, tactical standoff, largely dictated by massive, match-saving interventions between the pipes. P. Sisniega morphed into an absolute brick wall for the away side, racking up seven crucial saves to keep his squad alive amidst an onslaught of nine LA shots on target. Sharing the spoils leaves both California clubs locked dead even at 29 points in the standings. They are currently mired in the middle of the pack, desperately searching for the defensive consistency required to mount a serious late-season push up the table.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR cancelled a 14th-minute goal from Klauss, temporarily preventing LA Galaxy from taking a 2-1 lead during a highly chaotic first-half sequence.
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.
Mid-Table Malaise Meets Desperation in LA
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. With both sides trapped in the lower half of the standings, this late-season clash is less about glory and more about salvaging a difficult campaign.
The Setup
Los Angeles Galaxy welcome San Diego to Dignity Health Sports Park for a match defined by modest Stakes. Sitting in 9th and 12th respectively, neither side has set the league alight. However, the hosts come into this fixture boasting a much stronger Form rating, having won three of their last five outings. San Diego, on the other hand, are mired in a five-match winless rut. The lack of competitive edge means the Balance tilts firmly toward the home side, who will view this as a prime opportunity to grab three points against a leaky defense.
Key Battle
The midfield will dictate the tempo, pitting Los Angeles Galaxy's Marco Reus against San Diego's Anders Dreyer. Reus has been the creative fulcrum for the hosts, pulling the strings in the attacking third. He will test a fragile visiting backline, while Dreyer remains San Diego's brightest hope. A few select Stars on the pitch could provide the moments of quality this mid-table affair desperately needs.
Our Prediction
We expect a straightforward home victory for LA Galaxy. The hosts will likely control possession from the opening whistle, forcing San Diego into a low block. Given the visitors' inability to keep clean sheets recently, the Galaxy should break through early and manage the game to a comfortable 2-0 finish.