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.