Match Report
13 points and 7 places separated them: LA Galaxy 10th with 30, New England 3rd with 43. LA Galaxy's recent output lagged their position: 18th on form over five rounds while 10th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.19/1.54 for LA Galaxy and 1.64/1.24 for New England (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
The match was played at Dignity Health Sports Park (capacity 27,000). D. Fischer officiated: 71 games logged, averaging 2.0 yellow cards each. On the scoreboard, LA Galaxy led 2-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
LA Galaxy: Marco Reus (11'), Robert Taylor (33') · New England: Carles Gil (90')
Key stats
Possession: LA Galaxy 48% · New England 52% · Total shots: 8-24 · On target: 3-7 · Corners: 5-3