Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Philadelphia Union (1st, 66 pts) held a 36-point advantage over LA Galaxy (14th, 30 pts). The last five rounds placed Philadelphia Union no better than 8th for form, against 1st in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Philadelphia Union 1.68 scored and 1.03 conceded per game, LA Galaxy 1.35 and 1.94, with the league averaging 1.5.
5 matches unbeaten backed Philadelphia Union's arrival. LA Galaxy arrived off four straight defeats. Recent form was uneven: 11/15 points for Philadelphia Union, 1/15 for LA Galaxy.
The venue was Subaru Park in Chester, with room for 18,500 spectators. LA Galaxy led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 3-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Philadelphia Union: Tai Baribo (50'), Nathan Harriel (48'), Tai Baribo (90') · LA Galaxy: Diego Fagúndez (37'), Mauricio Cuevas (31')