LA Galaxy Defeat Sporting San Miguelito to Reach Round of 16
The LA Galaxy faced off against Sporting San Miguelito in the second leg of their Round One series in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. The match, held at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, ended in a scoreless draw, allowing LA Galaxy to advance with a 1-1 aggregate on away goals.
Match Overview
In the first leg, the teams had tied 1-1. This result gave LA Galaxy an advantage, as they progressed based on their away goal. The second leg was an intense match, with both sides putting in notable efforts.
Key Moments
- Marco Reus nearly scored with a back heel pass to Gabriel Pec in the 43rd minute, but the attempt was stopped by José Calderón, the goalkeeper for Sporting San Miguelito.
- Armando Cooper had a chance to break the deadlock in the 54th minute, sending a shot just wide of the crossbar.
- LA Galaxy faced a setback when Matheus Nascimento received a red card in stoppage time (90’+5′), leaving the team with ten players for the final moments of the game.
Next Challenge for LA Galaxy
With this successful advance, the LA Galaxy will now prepare to face Mount Pleasant FA, the reigning Concacaf Caribbean Cup champions, in the Round of 16. This upcoming match promises to be a challenging encounter.
