Los Angeles Galaxy wins record sixth MLS title in thrilling final
The Los Angeles Galaxy has been crowned the new champion of Major League Soccer.
After a 10-year drought, Greg Vanney’s team broke its streak of misfortune and set a new record with six trophies in the competition. In the grand final, held on their home turf, LA Galaxy secured a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls.
The hosts made a strong start, with Ghanaian forward Joseph Paintsil breaking the deadlock in the 9th minute. Just four minutes later, Serbian forward Dejan Joveljic extended the Californian team’s lead with a masterful strike.
The New York Red Bulls pulled one back in the 28th minute, thanks to Sean Nealis. Despite their best efforts, the New York-based team struggled to create significant opportunities in the second half, enabling Los Angeles Galaxy to clinch their sixth MLS title.
Marco Reus, the legendary former Borussia Dortmund player, marked a milestone in his career. Substituted into the game in the 75th minute, the German midfielder celebrated his first championship title. Reus had previously been a runner-up in the Bundesliga seven times, coming closest to victory in 2023 when Dortmund narrowly missed out on the title. His contract with the California franchise extends through the end of 2026.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
