Tag: Los Angeles Galaxy

Chicharito’s Brace Helps Galaxy Edge Earthquakes

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez scored two goals to lead the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 3–2 victory over the host San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night, Sept. 24, in the California Clasico at Stanford, Calif. Gaston Brugman also scored a goal for the Galaxy (13–12–7, 46 points), who are tied with the Portland Timbers for the…


OC Soccer Club and LA Galaxy Compete for Stadium

The Orange County Soccer Club will be facing LA Galaxy II—the reserve team for LA Galaxy—on Sept. 10, not only to fight for a spot in the playoffs, but also for their home stadium in Irvine. The OC Soccer Club’s contract with the City of Irvine to use the Great Park Championship Stadium is up…


Chicharito Scores First, Last as Galaxy Draw With SKC

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez scored twice—including a game-tying penalty kick in the 88th minute—to give the Los Angeles Galaxy a 2–2 draw with visiting Sporting Kansas City on Sunday night in Carson, Calif. The result is likely bittersweet for the Galaxy, however, because Chicharito had a chance to win the game in stoppage time. In the…


Late Penalty Kick Gives Galaxy Draw With Sounders

Dejan Joveljic scored on a penalty kick in second-half stoppage time as the Los Angeles Galaxy, after blowing a two-goal lead, rallied for a 3–3 draw against the Seattle Sounders on Friday in Carson, California. Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez and Victor Vazquez scored in the first half for the Galaxy (10–11–4, 34 points), who remained winless…


Galaxy Rout Whitecaps Behind Samuel Grandsir

Samuel Grandsir scored twice for the first time in his two-season MLS tenure to lead the LA Galaxy to a 5–2 victory over the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night. Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez converted from the penalty spot for his team-leading 10th goal of the season for the Galaxy, who scored their first four goals…