Major League Soccer Gameweek 28
St. Louis City 6 - 2 FT Los Angeles Galaxy
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
2' Carlo Holse (Rafael Navarro Leal)
7' Carlo Holse (Rafael Navarro Leal)
↓ Kyogo Furuhashi ↑Klauss 11'
21' Carlo Holse (Christopher Durkin)
Robert Taylor (Erik Thommy) 31'
↓ Sergi Roberto ↑Lucas Agustin·Sanabria Magole 45'
45'+7 Lukas MacNaughton (Alexandru Măţan)
HT
53' Rafael Navarro Leal (Christopher Durkin)
↓ Pablo Ruiz ↑Marco Reus 60'
↓ Robert Taylor ↑Joseph Paintsil 60'
63' Conrad Wallem
Klauss (Marco Reus) 71'
72' ↓ Christopher Durkin ↑Fallou Fall
Harbor Miller 74'
↓ Erik Thommy ↑Carlos Emiro Garces Torres 75'
80' ↓ Rafael Navarro Leal ↑Simon Becher
80' ↓ Carlo Holse ↑Sang-bin Jung
80' ↓ Conrad Wallem ↑Jaziel Alberto Orozco Landeros
90'+1 ↓ Alexandru Măţan ↑Damion Downs
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
St. Louis City
Goalkeepers
Roman Bürki 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Lukas MacNaughton 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Timo Baumgartl 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dante Polvara 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Conrad Wallem
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Daniel Edelman 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Chris Durkin 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Tomas Totland
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Forwards
Carl Johan Holse Justesen 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
3
On Target
9.8
Rating
Rafael Navarro 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.5
Rating
Alexandru Matan 
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
53
Passes
8
Duels
BENCH
Ben Lundt 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rafael Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fallou Fall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaziel Orozco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomas Ostrak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simon Becher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Damion Downs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeong Sang-bin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Los Angeles Galaxy
Goalkeepers
JT Marcinkowski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Harbor Miller
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Justin Haak
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Jakob Glesnes 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Julián Aude
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Erik Thommy
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Sergi Roberto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Pablo Ruiz
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Robert Taylor 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.8
Rating
Kyogo Furuhashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
11
Entry
T. Elgersma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Novak Mićović
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Carlos Garcés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John Nelson
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
Lucas Felipe Calegari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Reus 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.4
Rating
Lucas Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Paintsil
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 - 3 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 02/11/2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 3 - 0 | St. Louis City | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 06/14/2025 | St. Louis City | 3 - 3 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | CITYPARK |
| 03/09/2025 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 0 - 3 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 09/01/2024 | St. Louis City | 2 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | CITYPARK |
| 03/17/2024 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 3 - 3 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 02/03/2024 | St. Louis City | 2 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Friendlies Clubs | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 09/11/2023 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 - 2 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 06/11/2023 | St. Louis City | 1 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | CITYPARK |
| 02/08/2023 | St. Louis City | 1 - 4 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Friendlies Clubs |
07/23/2026
02/11/2026
06/14/2025
03/09/2025
09/01/2024
03/17/2024
02/03/2024
09/11/2023
06/11/2023
02/08/2023
St. Louis City Win
Los Angeles Galaxy Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +29
P: 23 GD: +13
P: 22 GD: +9
P: 23 GD: +1
P: 23 GD: +1
P: 23 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: +1
P: 22 GD: -3
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 23 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 23 GD: -25
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +34
P: 32 GD: +9
P: 32 GD: +11
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: +7
P: 32 GD: +15
P: 32 GD: +1
P: 32 GD: +1
P: 32 GD: +1
P: 32 GD: -9
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 32 GD: -6
P: 32 GD: -6
P: 32 GD: -18
P: 32 GD: -42
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St. Louis City
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
St. Louis City Dismantle Galaxy in Historic Eight-Goal Thriller
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. St. Louis City delivered a masterclass in ruthless finishing to cement their status as genuine contenders, while exposing the Galaxy's fragile defensive spine in a brutal thrashing.
The Early Onslaught
St. Louis City wasted absolutely no time setting a ferocious tempo under the lights at Citypark. The Stakes were crystal clear from the opening whistle, with the hosts desperate to cement their top-four standing in the Western Conference. It took just two minutes for Carlo Holse to shatter the deadlock, burying an early chance off an assist from Rafael Navarro Leal. Five minutes later, Holse struck again. The early barrage left the Los Angeles defense completely shellshocked, unable to track the sheer pace and precision of the home side's movements. St. Louis controlled possession at a comfortable 59%, pinning the Galaxy deep in their own half. Holse then completed an astonishing 21-minute hat-trick, essentially ending the competitive aspect of the match before the visitors had even registered a meaningful attack.
A Fleeting False Dawn
The Balance of the match briefly flickered when Robert Taylor found a response for the visitors in the 31st minute, finishing off a sequence sparked by Erik Thommy. For a fleeting ten minutes, Los Angeles looked capable of crawling back into the fight. That false dawn was brutally extinguished right before the interval. Navarro stepped up to convert a crushing penalty in the 45th minute, deflating the Galaxy's newfound optimism. Deep into first-half stoppage time, Lukas MacNaughton headed home a fifth goal to truly twist the knife. This frantic late-half flurry showcased a ruthless St. Louis attack that outperformed their 2.69 expected goals metric. They were merciless, punishing every single lapse in concentration from a disjointed Galaxy backline.
Total Demolition
Any residual fight left in Los Angeles evaporated shortly after the restart. Navarro grabbed his second of the night in the 53rd minute, capitalizing on a sweeping move orchestrated by Christopher Durkin to make it a staggering six. A late consolation goal set up by substitute Marco Reus barely registered as a footnote for the traveling fans. The sheer volume of action generated an off-the-charts Intensity rating, reflecting an absolute demolition job by the hosts. St. Louis City climbs confidently, proving their formidable five-match unbeaten run is built on genuine firepower. For the 13th-placed Galaxy, who amassed 18 shots but lacked any clinical edge, a massive defensive inquest must begin immediately if they want to salvage their crumbling campaign.
Key Questions
What made C. Holse the Man of the Match?
Carlo Holse delivered a devastating first-half hat-trick within 21 minutes, demonstrating elite finishing and setting an insurmountable tone for St. Louis City.
What caused the 8-goal thriller?
St. Louis combined ruthless attacks with clinical finishing, brutally punishing the Galaxy's disjointed defense in a completely open, high-tempo match.
What does this mean for St. Louis City's season?
This dominant victory cements their fourth-place standing, extending their unbeaten streak and proving they possess the firepower to challenge the league's elite.
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.
St. Louis City's Title Credentials Face Galaxy Test
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. A relentless championship push demands home dominance, making this clash at CITYPARK crucial for St. Louis against an unpredictable Galaxy side.
The Setup
St. Louis City come into this October 11, 2026 showdown sitting second in the table, pushing hard in an intense title race. They carry an imposing Form rating into the match, riding a superb five-game unbeaten streak that has cemented their championship credentials. Conversely, Los Angeles Galaxy arrive in ninth place, presenting a notable mismatch in the standings. Because of this gap, the overall Stakes feel somewhat modest for the neutral observer. However, a highly competitive Balance rating suggests this won't be a simple walkover. With a combined expectation of over three goals per game, the defensive vulnerabilities of the visitors are likely to be severely tested by a ruthless home attack.
Key Battle
This matchup hinges entirely on a tactical clash of Stars. Rafael Navarro has been a pure goal machine for the hosts, turning half-chances into guaranteed strikes and leading the line with relentless intensity. He will look to decisively outshine Galaxy veteran Marco Reus. The visiting maestro still dictates the tempo, floating between the lines to create moments of pure magic whenever afforded too much space. If the home midfield can shut down his passing lanes, the Galaxy's attacking threat diminishes significantly.
Our Prediction
St. Louis simply possess too much offensive firepower and late-season momentum. We expect the home side to dictate the tempo early, stretching the play out wide and exploiting gaps in a leaky Galaxy defense. While the visitors might snatch a transition goal, a comfortable 3-1 victory for the title-chasers is the expected result.