[ad_1] It’s a cliché to say records mean little in a rivalry game. But it’s a cliché that endures because it’s true. Consider the LAFC-Galaxy rivalry, which, in seven short seasons, has already become the premier grudge match in MLS despite the fact that the teams have spent much of that time heading in opposite … Read more
[ad_1] John McCarthy isn’t sure what kind of greeting to expect Saturday when he steps on the field at BMO Stadium for the first time with a Galaxy crest on his chest. McCarthy was the MVP in LAFC’s only MLS Cup win in 2022, then helped lead the team back to the championship game last … Read more
[ad_1] The Galaxy have gotten their groove back. Less than a year ago the team was being boycotted by its three main supporters groups and being booed off the field by the fans who did show up. It had no spirit, little hope and just one win in its first 10 MLS games. But after … Read more
[ad_1] Galaxy assistant coach Nick Theslof was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication Saturday morning, a day before the team’s game in Nashville, according to Davidson County booking records. He was released later that day on $100 bond. Nick Theslof while working as an assistant coach with Toronto FC in September 2017. (Fred Kfoury III … Read more
[ad_1] Lionel Messi looked washed up. Until he didn’t. Intercepting a pass by Riqui Puig in the Galaxy’s half of the field, Messi played a couple of successive one-twos with longtime partner Jordi Alba and slid into a slanted return pass to redirect it past goalie John McCarthy. The packed house erupted with euphoria. Never … Read more
[ad_1] A record crowd of 27,642 packed Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday to get a look at Lionel Messi and they got what they paid for, with Messi scoring in the second minute of stoppage time to give Inter Miami a 1-1 tie with the Galaxy. Messi’s goal came after Riqui Puig turned the … Read more
[ad_1] Getty Images After kicking off the season with a 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will head on the road to face a new-look Los Angeles Galaxy as former Barcelona players will clash on both sides of the pitch. Riqui Puig made the move from Barcelona to become the … Read more
[ad_1] The Galaxy rarely have been averse to spending money. They’re the only team in MLS to rank among the top three in payroll in each of the last six seasons, topped by a franchise-record $25 million last year. But that has bought the team a losing record and just two postseason appearances since 2016, … Read more
[ad_1] The Galaxy finally got their man, acquiring Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil on a transfer from Genk of the Belgian Pro League on Wednesday, then signing him to a four-year designated-player contract. Financial terms of the deal were not released but the transfer fee was about $9 million, the team confirmed. The acquisition comes just … Read more