Overview

• Dejan Joveljic and Riqui Puig each scored twice, contributing significantly to the Galaxy's victory.
• The Galaxy controlled the game with 19 shots, while the Rapids failed to register a single shot on target.
• Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy had a quiet night, securing a shutout without making any saves.
• The Rapids struggled without key players Djordje Mihailovic and Cole Bassett due to injuries.
• The second game of the series will take place in Colorado, where the Rapids aim to force a decisive third match.