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4d ago

Sporting KC Wins Without a Shot as Galaxy’s Winless Streak Sets Record

Maya Yoshida's own goal handed Sporting Kansas City a 1-0 victory, marking MLS’s first-ever win without a shot and extending LA Galaxy’s worst start for a defending champion.

Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper John Pulskamp (right) celebrates with teammate Tim Leibold after the win over the LA Galaxy.
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Daniel Salloi (left) celebrates with midfielder Nemanja Radoja after Maya Yoshida’s own goal

Overview

  • Sporting Kansas City defeated the LA Galaxy 1-0 thanks to an own goal by Maya Yoshida in the 13th minute, making MLS history as the first team to win without registering a shot on goal.
  • The Galaxy, now 0-8-3, have set the record for the longest winless start by a defending MLS Cup champion in league history.
  • Sporting KC improved to 3-2-0 under interim head coach Kerry Zavagnin, bringing their overall record to 3-7-1 this season.
  • Despite dominating possession (72%) and outshooting SKC 11-0, the Galaxy failed to convert chances, with two key forwards, Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil, exiting due to injuries during the match.
  • Dejan Joveljic, acquired from the Galaxy in MLS’s first cash-for-player trade, leads Sporting KC with five goals this season, all scored at home.