LA Galaxy Defeat Minnesota 6-2 to Reach First Western Conference Final in a Decade

The Galaxy, led by standout performances from Gabriel Pec, Joseph Paintsil, and Dejan Joveljic, will host the Seattle Sounders next Saturday for a chance to advance to the MLS Cup Final.

Gabriel Pec, Joseph Paintsil, and Dejan Joveljic each scored two goals in the Galaxy's dominant 6-2 victory over Minnesota United in the Western Conference semifinals.
The Galaxy's 15 goals across three playoff matches set an MLS record, with the team maintaining an 18-game unbeaten streak at home in MLS play this season.
Pec's opening goal just 30 seconds into the match was the fastest playoff goal in franchise history and the second-fastest in MLS playoff history.
Minnesota's Kelvin Yeboah scored twice, including a controversial penalty kick following a VAR review, but the Galaxy controlled possession for nearly 70% of the match.
The Galaxy will host the Seattle Sounders on Saturday in Carson, with the winner earning the right to host the MLS Cup Final on December 7.