Match Report
43 points for New York RB (10th), 30 for LA Galaxy (14th): a 13-point gap. The last five rounds placed New York RB no better than 26th for form, against 10th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.41/1.38 for New York RB and 1.35/1.94 for LA Galaxy (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.5.
Defeat had followed defeat for LA Galaxy — three in succession. The last-five ledger: New York RB 7/15, LA Galaxy 1/15.
The venue was Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, with room for 4,128 spectators. On the scoreboard, New York RB led 3-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 7-0.
Goal scorers
New York RB: Emil Forsberg (16'), Jean-Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (7'), Jean-Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (31'), Dennis Gjengaar (88'), Emil Forsberg (50'), Cameron Harper (68'), Miki Yamane (90' og)