The Vancouver Whitecaps saw their club-record four-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday night, settling for a 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
Match Highlights
Mathias Laborda scored the equalizer for Vancouver in the 82nd minute, heading home from close range after Sebastian Berhalter played a free kick from the left side to the back post. The goal capped the scoring for the night.
The Whitecaps (8-1-1) became only the second Major League Soccer team in the post-shootout era (since 2000) to win eight of their first nine games to start a season. However, they were unable to extend their winning run past four matches.
First Half and Second Half Action
Joseph Paintsil opened the scoring for the Galaxy in the 46th minute. Lucas Sanabria stole a misplayed ball from Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka in the opening seconds of the second half and set up Paintsil for a finish from the right side of the area.
Vancouver dominated possession with 58 percent and outshot Los Angeles 19-7, including 5-2 on target. JT Marcinkowski made four saves for the Galaxy (3-4-4), while Takaoka finished with one save.
Looking Ahead
The Whitecaps will look to bounce back in their next match as they continue their strong start to the season. The Galaxy, meanwhile, will aim to build on the draw and improve their record.
