Major League Soccer Regular Season - 4
Los Angeles Galaxy 1 - 2 FT Sporting Kansas City
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
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
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Los Angeles Galaxy
Goalkeepers
N. Micovic 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
M. Yamane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
J. Haak 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Yoshida 
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
79
Passes
12
Duels
J. Aude
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
81
Passes
9
Duels
Midfielders
E. Wynder
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
80
Entry
E. Cerrillo
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
79
Passes
7
Duels
E. Thommy 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
M. Reus 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
H. Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Joao Klauss
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
J. Marcinkowski 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Cuevas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Glesnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Lepley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Parente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Nascimento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sporting Kansas City
Goalkeepers
J. Pulskamp 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
J. Davis 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
E. Bartlow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Meyer 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
J. Reid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
J. Bartlett 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
L. Johnsen 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
M. Garcia 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Forwards
C. Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
D. Joveljic 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.7
Rating
Yes
Captain
S. Suleymanov
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
37
Passes
12
Duels
BENCH
S. Cleveland
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Lurot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Donovan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Tschantret
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ortiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Agyabeng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Afrifa 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
19
Minutes
7
Rating
T. Calheira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2025 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 4 - 1 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 05/04/2025 | Sporting Kansas City | 1 - 0 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 06/16/2024 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 4 - 2 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 03/24/2024 | Sporting Kansas City | 2 - 3 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 06/22/2023 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 - 2 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 03/12/2023 | Sporting Kansas City | 0 - 0 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 09/05/2022 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 - 2 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 08/07/2022 | Sporting Kansas City | 4 - 2 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 10/28/2021 | Sporting Kansas City | 2 - 0 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
09/28/2025
05/04/2025
06/16/2024
03/24/2024
06/22/2023
03/12/2023
09/05/2022
08/07/2022
10/28/2021
Los Angeles Galaxy Win
Sporting Kansas City Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +20
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sporting KC Springs Massive Upset on the Road
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 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.
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.
Early Season Blues Clash in Los Angeles
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. A sluggish start to the campaign means both sides are desperate to establish dominance in this crucial first-leg encounter.
The Setup
Dignity Health Sports Park hosts a gritty early-season matchup. Neither side has hit top gear, reflected in a modest Form rating. Los Angeles Galaxy sit tenth after five games, managing just one victory. Sporting Kansas City are faring slightly worse, struggling down in fifteenth. The Stakes feel surprisingly weighty for March, as this acts as the opening act of a two-legged tie. The return fixture awaits in Kansas City this May. A statement performance here could shift the Balance of power before the rematch.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on João Klauss testing the visitors' midfield anchor, Manu García. Klauss is masking his team's wider issues with sheer attacking output, elevating the home side's Stars rating. García has the unenviable task of cutting off supply lines to the towering forward. If the Spanish midfielder dictates the tempo, Kansas City can neutralize the threat and frustrate the hosts.
Our Prediction
Our verdict favors the home side to edge a cagey affair. Expect Los Angeles to control possession, eventually breaking through via Klauss's sheer persistence. Kansas City's defensive frailties will be exposed late in the match, leaving them with heavy lifting to do in the second leg. We see a narrow 2-1 victory for the Galaxy.