Overview

• LA Galaxy claimed their first victory of the MLS season in their 17th match, defeating Real Salt Lake 2-0.
• Lucas Sanabria opened the scoring in the 17th minute and Joseph Paintsil doubled the lead at 55 minutes without Marco Reus, who was sidelined by a thigh injury.
• Despite the win, the defending champions remain at the bottom of the Western Conference with just seven points.
• Lionel Messi scored twice and provided two assists as Inter Miami cruised to a 5-1 win over Columbus Crew to move into third in the Eastern Conference.
• Inter Miami will pause MLS play until hosting Al Ahly in the Club World Cup opener in Miami Gardens on June 14 following Messi’s participation in Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers.