MLS 2026 · SUN, OCT 18
Los Angeles Galaxy vs San Diego FC match report: Los Angeles Galaxy and San Diego FC draw
A four-goal first half set the tone at Dignity Health Sports Park, but neither side could find a winner after the break.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final Score
The match finished 2-2, with the half-time score also 2-2. The outcome was a draw. Both teams earned a point from the match.
Goal by Goal
Joao Klauss put Los Angeles Galaxy ahead in the 4th minute, assisted by Sergi Roberto. Anders Dreyer equalised for San Diego FC from the penalty spot in the 10th minute. Erik Thommy restored the home side's lead in the 17th minute, assisted by Harbor Miller. Gabriel Pirani made it 2-2 for San Diego FC in the 39th minute.
Match Flow
Los Angeles Galaxy were on top for most of the first half. Neither side held the upper hand in the second half. Neither side held the upper hand across the match.
Key Stats
San Diego FC dominated possession with 69%, while Los Angeles Galaxy had 31%. Los Angeles Galaxy had more shots on target, 8 to 5. San Diego FC had more attacks, 100 to 60.
Discipline
Los Angeles Galaxy received 2 yellow cards, while San Diego FC received 1 yellow card. No red cards were shown. The match official was Rubiel Vazquez.
Streaks
San Diego FC are now without a win in 8 MLS matches this season.
Pre-Match
Bookmakers made Los Angeles Galaxy the favourites, at an implied 45%; Los Angeles Galaxy drew the match. 10xSharp's call was for fewer goals than the bookmakers' 3.5 line; the match had 4 goals in 90 minutes, above the line, so the call missed.
What It Means
Los Angeles Galaxy are now 15th in the table with 40 points and a goal difference of -9. San Diego FC are 24th with 34 points and a goal difference of -3.
Verdict
The match was even on the scoreboard and in dangerous territory, with neither side able to claim superiority across the 90 minutes. Los Angeles Galaxy had the better of the first half, but San Diego FC held their own after the break. The draw leaves both sides without a win in their recent runs, San Diego FC's winless streak extending to 8 matches.