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LA Galaxy Extend Winless Streak in 2-2 Draw with LAFC in El Tráfico

Marco Reus’s late free kick salvaged a point for the Galaxy, while LAFC extended their unbeaten run to seven matches.

Galaxy forward Marco Reus, bottom center, jumps in the air after scoring a goal against the LAFC during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Sunday, May 18, 2025.  (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
The Galaxy’s Miki Yamane, left, and Maya Yoshida compete for the ball against Philadelphia’s Bruno Damiani on May 14, 2025, at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
LAFC forward Denis Bouanga kicks the ball during the second half against Seattle Sounders FC on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at BMO Stadium. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
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Overview

  • The LA Galaxy remain winless through 14 league games, the worst start in MLS history for a defending champion, following a 2-2 draw against LAFC.
  • Marco Reus scored both goals for the Galaxy, including a crucial free kick in the 87th minute to secure the draw at Dignity Health Sports Park.
  • Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz each scored for LAFC, with Bouanga netting his seventh goal in seven matches during the first half.
  • The result extended LAFC’s unbeaten streak to seven matches, keeping them in fifth place in the Western Conference standings.
  • The Galaxy, with a league-worst -21 goal differential, continue to struggle despite a recent contract extension for head coach Greg Vanney through 2028.