LA Galaxy Win Record 6th MLS Cup Championship with Win vs. NY Red Bulls
The Los Angeles Galaxy are MLS champions once again.
The Galaxy claimed the MLS Cup for a league-record sixth time on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls.
Saturday marked LA's first MLS championship since 2014.
The Red Bulls held possession for longer in the final but only managed three shots on net. LA was able to generate six shots on net and 12 attempts and only committed eight fouls.
All of the goals came in the first half, with the Galaxy getting started early.
Joseph Paintsil was able to score in the ninth minute after a strong set and then Dejan Joveljic doubled the lead just a few minutes later.
New York would get on the board via a Sean Nealis goal in the 28th minute but were unable to solve Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy during the rest of the match.
The Galaxy were already the franchise with the most MLS championships but this victory extends the lead further. The Red Bulls were vying for the first championship in franchise history.
The Galaxy's run comes after the team went 19-7-8 and finished second in the Western Conference. Los Angeles knocked out the Colorado Rapids in the opening round, Minnesota United FC in the semifinals and the Seattle Sounders in the Conference Final.
