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Galaxy Blank Rapids 3-0 as Miller, Wynder Net First MLS Goals

The rotated Galaxy halted a four-match MLS skid before their Leagues Cup semifinal on Wednesday.

LA Galaxy defender Harbor Miller (26) recovers the ball chased by Colorado Rapids midfielder Oliver Larraz during the first half of an MLS match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
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Overview

  • Harbor Miller scored in the 7th minute and Elijah Wynder added a 55th-minute finish for their first MLS goals, and Gabriel Pec capped the win in the 75th.
  • Goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski made his first MLS appearance since 2023 and recorded one save in his Galaxy debut after returning from knee surgery.
  • Coach Greg Vanney deployed a heavily rotated XI, then introduced Joseph Paintsil, Gabriel Pec and Marco Reus in the 64th minute, with Reus springing Pec for the third.
  • The victory ended LA’s four-game league winless run and was the club’s first MLS shutout since July 4, moving the Galaxy to 4-16-7 (19 points).
  • Colorado entered on back-to-back wins and had beaten LA 2-0 in June, but fell to 10-12-6 after Zack Steffen made two saves in Carson.