Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles Galaxy Ends 2-1

Sergi Solans opened the scoring in the 10th minute from Noel Caliskan's assist. Chadwick Zachary Booth doubled Real Salt Lake's advantage three minutes later. Los Angeles Galaxy pulled one back in the 40th minute through a Luc De Fougerolles own goal, but the score remained 2-1 at full time.

Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles Galaxy Timeline

The opening 13 minutes set the direction of Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles Galaxy. Sergi Solans struck first in the 10th minute, and Chadwick Zachary Booth added the second goal in the 13th.

Los Angeles Galaxy were back within one goal in the 40th minute when Luc De Fougerolles was recorded with an own goal. The first half therefore ended 2-1, and neither side added to the score after the interval. Real Salt Lake saw out the match for a one-goal victory.

Referee Joseph Dickerson showed five yellow cards. Real Salt Lake received four: Kobi Henry in the 16th minute, Juan Sanabria in the 45+3 minute, Luc De Fougerolles in the 55th minute, and Sergi Solans in the 77th minute. Carlos Emiro Garces Torres was booked for Los Angeles Galaxy in the 87th minute.

There were no red cards for either team. The disciplinary summary shows four yellow cards for Real Salt Lake and one for Los Angeles Galaxy.

Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles Galaxy Statistics

In the Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles Galaxy statistics, the home team created the sharper threat. Real Salt Lake posted 2.92 expected goals, 20 total shots and nine shots on target. Los Angeles Galaxy recorded 0.96 expected goals from 13 total shots and did not register a shot on target.

Los Angeles Galaxy had more possession, with 59 per cent to Real Salt Lake's 41 per cent. The visitors also won nine corner kicks, compared with six for the home side. However, early finishing proved decisive as Real Salt Lake converted their chances into two goals.

Real Salt Lake committed 12 fouls, while Los Angeles Galaxy committed 10. The numbers underline that greater possession did not alter the final outcome of Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles Galaxy.

Lineups: Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles Galaxy

Real Salt Lake used a 3-4-3 under P. Mastroeni. Rafael Cabral started in goal, with Luc De Fougerolles, P. Quinton and Kobi Henry in the starting lineup. Chadwick Zachary Booth, S. Spierings, Noel Caliskan, Juan Sanabria, Saba Lobjanidze, Sergi Solans and Morgan Guilavogui also started.

Greg Vanney's Los Angeles Galaxy lined up in a 4-2-3-1. J. Marcinkowski began alongside Harbor Miller, Carlos Emiro Garces Torres, J. Haak, J. Nelson, Pablo Ruiz, Sergi Roberto, Hirving Lozano, M. Reus, J. Paintsil and Klauss.

Sergi Solans was named player of the match with an 8.2 rating. Noel Caliskan scored 7.7 and Chadwick Zachary Booth 7.41 for Real Salt Lake. J. Marcinkowski was Los Angeles Galaxy's highest-rated player at 7.39.

Current Standings and Head-to-Head

The Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles Galaxy result leaves Real Salt Lake ninth in the Western Conference on 45 points from 34 matches. Their current record is 13 wins, 6 draws and 15 defeats, with a goal difference of 1. Los Angeles Galaxy are 11th on 44 points from 34 matches, with 11 wins, 11 draws, 12 defeats and a goal difference of -7.

In their previous Major League Soccer meeting, Los Angeles Galaxy beat Real Salt Lake 2-1 on 27 April 2026. Real Salt Lake have now answered that result at Rio Tinto Stadium. Read the full match page for Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles Galaxy and visit the official Major League Soccer website.